Whathappens to the wing loading when ALL the weight of the fuel and the engines and tons of ice in winter which all act downwards with ZERO lift just before take off?
Let us move on..enough of over simplification about aircraft design.
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- 23 Aug 2016 23:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 729857
- 15 Aug 2016 04:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Happy Independence Day!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 16939
Re: Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! Oh yeah! My login ID works!!
- 26 Jun 2016 18:55
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Naval LCA - News and Discussion
- Replies: 997
- Views: 376688
Re: Naval LCA - News and Discussion
*Notice on walls of pilot changing room in Aircraft Carrier*. " The three best things in life are Good Landing, a Good Orgasm and a Good Bowel Movement. One of the few opportunities in life when you get to experience all three at same time is a Night Landing on an aircraft carrier."
- 24 May 2016 19:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1621
- Views: 461391
- 13 Apr 2016 13:56
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 842376
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
The PG population increase is because of the Dual/integrated degree programmes in most of the subjects
- 14 Mar 2016 21:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6412
- Views: 2129841
Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion
How is it pulled out in other parts of the world?
- 12 Mar 2016 11:00
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4803
- Views: 1574867
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Regarding VSunderji's question on mechanical waves..from my observation, I see no mechanical waves produced. This is possibly because the contact wire is slung by vertical wires, one end of which is brazed and other end has an eye. This eye is oval shape and allows the wire to lift up when the sprin...
- 08 Mar 2016 09:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 2005
- Views: 599765
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3
[quote] I am asking: "What if all your assumptions about what is logical, or desirable, or obvious, are wrong and India's policy of safety in deterrence enters around keeping fissile material out of warhead and warhead out of missile holds true until someone feels that the threat is high enough...
- 07 Mar 2016 21:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 2005
- Views: 599765
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3
Shiv, What you say doesn't sound logically correct. The very idea of having a nuclear submarine force is to have a strike capability even if we have to bear a surprise first strike..in such a scenario, if you say "the reality is that submarines sail with their tubes empty", then that subma...
- 07 Mar 2016 19:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 2005
- Views: 599765
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3
If missiles are never going to be mated in peacetime, why is that guy walking behind the PM with a suitcase aĺl the time? You cant fool the public all the time!. If there going to be sufficient warning and time for launch, I would say such an elaborate set up with multiple safety keys is not required
- 06 Mar 2016 09:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1333750
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Question is, why is the cap required for K-15, which is not air breathing, like the Brahms. For K4 it could be a way to generate gas to reduce the skin friction drag, which in turn would reduce the pressure required to push it out of the launch tubes. Is the K15 cap a also for just to Hold the gas g...
- 03 Mar 2016 19:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39885
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Picklu wrote:Vina Sir won't be happy till a tam bram troop occupies all posts in fin-min including the ministers' chairs.
Sorry, correction, then it would be the non tam-bram gorilla PM's fault.
Just kidding. Don't kill me for this.
- 03 Mar 2016 19:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39885
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Give a missed call on 0 1122901406 and get your PF balance via text message.Ache Din.
- 03 Mar 2016 19:15
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39885
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
If somebody sit down and do the math..it would still turn out to be not too bad for middle class and above. For eg., if Rs 1000 put in EPF today is tax free (both principal and interest, compound it for 20years at applicable rate. Deduct tax on 60% of interest accrued.. See if this more than what yo...
- 01 Mar 2016 14:39
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39885
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
There is some more clarification...it seems they are targetting a section of EPF because of this: There are about 3.6 crore EPF contributors. Out of that about 3 crores are within 15000/month category. This lot is not targeted in anyway and their contribution will not be taxed..both capital and inte...
- 01 Mar 2016 12:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39885
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Disha, I can understand what you say. But the problem with this money is that there is lot of sentiments attached to it. More than the sentiments, there is a lot of planning that goes before one retires and the epicentre of all this planning is this retirement benefits..be it daughters marriage , bu...
- 01 Mar 2016 12:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39885
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Revenue secretary clarifies that interest accrued on 60% of principal after 1st April only will be taxed..I can see some damage control there..why not withdraw the whole proposal lock stock and barrel instead of beating around the bush..if continued with this nonsense BJP will lose more capital (pol...
- 26 Feb 2016 21:45
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4803
- Views: 1574867
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Fortunately for the country, the railway minister is not a yem bee aae aand do not indulge in cut and paste jobs. He is clearly focussing on completing the pending works. Indian Railways is the lifeline of the masses and for a while, even if it doesnt look like a world class service, it is okay. Thi...
- 17 Feb 2016 19:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 729857
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
In addition we can shoot down in coming cruise missiles and stop the incoming long range fivhters/bombers somewhere outside indian airspace
- 17 Feb 2016 19:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 729857
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
It will deter PLAAF as follows... If they come in large numbers, they have to fire their load from far away ( beyond the reach of LCA). This will force them to carry larger missiles and in turn lesser explosive power..plus they have to keep their maal on ground beyond the LCA range... In effect, the...
- 25 Jan 2016 20:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 729857
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Ramanaji is talking like SaiK ..splitting hairs
- 25 Jan 2016 17:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 729857
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
[quote]When the angle of attack is zero, the aircraft wing does not generate lift.
/quote]
That is true only for a symetric aerofoil
/quote]
That is true only for a symetric aerofoil
- 22 Jan 2016 18:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1299054
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
What about the indigenisation of Su 30? If the percentage of indigenisation is high as claimed, then only only those parts coming directly from Russia needs to be outsourced...which may be critical, but at the same time more reliable, longer life and longer running hrs. In such case only limited par...
- 10 Jan 2016 21:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 157262
Re: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analyisis-I
Please feel free to correct me. Because it will only make me happier! Let me try if I can make you happier 1. You are making highly politicized comments, though you state otherway. 2. You are trying to teach the armed forces what their job is ..it is like trying to teach one's dad how to scr#$₩ 3. ...
- 03 Jan 2016 12:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 178832
Re: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
There are 2 more terrorists inside Indian Air force Base in #Pathankot, operation continuing-DIG (Border)Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh to ANI
- 25 Dec 2015 19:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 769098
Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Phillip, if I may but-in, I think your statements are a bit confusing...according to me , the more advanced a ship or submarine is, the less difficult it should be to OPERATE. What you mean by absorbing technology is..may be for maintenance than operation. Hear again, if the supplier parts with it, ...
- 25 Dec 2015 13:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 729857
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Did anyone report LCA crossing 8G milestone..?
- 21 Dec 2015 17:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1109320
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
^^That is because you are fishing for info and you are feeding him
- 16 Dec 2015 19:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 690780
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Did anyone else here see from far away like me? Please rescue my respect . Yes, way back, I have seen the blast while lift off from my balcony in chennai , which is quite far off from sriharikotta. Funny part is, on earlier occasion I drove down to marina beach but did not reach in time. It was by...
- 14 Dec 2015 13:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 742397
Re: Indian Railways Thread
The bullet train ticket costs in Japan are comparable to.air tickets. But in India they are likely to be cheaper because 1) the air tickets are comparatively costlier, 2) labour is cheaper 3) electric power, which is a major contributor of operating cost will be cheaper. Ultimately, it all depends o...
- 28 Oct 2015 11:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1109320
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
How will India lose if all income tax is abolished, and instead a rigorously imposed general sales tax is put in place? Won't this enable a lot of black money instantly to become white, and loosen up a lot of internal funds for investment? Will the income tax revenue losses be made up by increased ...
- 27 Oct 2015 21:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1109320
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
quote]There are no drawbacks as such. The scheme is properly conceived. The problem will be in public acceptance/quote] IMO there are too many issues which will prevent the public from joining this scheme. 1. The perception that buying gold is a dead investment. All the banks/cooperatives/NBFCs and...
- 15 Oct 2015 20:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1109320
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A REVOLUTION IN FINANCIAL MARKET WHICH NEVER HAPPENED IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND Recently, Mr. Nandan Nilkeni, a founder team member of Infosys and generator of the concept of Aadhar made one presentation of the impact this Aadhar linked cell phone will create and revolutionize t...
- 10 Oct 2015 12:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 769098
Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
It is all well to talk of long range Russian CM strike...but, why Russia had to first put it onboard a ship in a VLS tube and fire.? Instead they could have fired it from a ground battery from the shores of Caspian sea. Much more cheaper.
- 08 Oct 2015 21:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2100
- Views: 658930
Re: Russian weapons and military technology
I am no raakit mard, but something tells me that it takes more fuel to fly 1500 km that it would to fly 300 km - even allowing for 300 km @ supersonic speed. Naaaa...If the difference in speed is 3 times then the slower missile would consume about a tenth of the fuel consumed by the faster one, for...
- 09 Sep 2015 21:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: States News and Discussions
- Replies: 1154
- Views: 275839
Re: States News and Discussions
quote] think those of us who were fortunate enough to be born in situations where learning to read/write and getting educated was a given due to family prosperity and supportive parents, don't appreciate the gift that literacy provid [/quote] The unfortunate part is, literacy has not brought civilit...
- 08 Sep 2015 05:44
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: States News and Discussions
- Replies: 1154
- Views: 275839
Re: States News and Discussions
Hnair, I dont know whether that video is genuine or made up..but the news was all there. About labour, union, headload workers and labour departments, well let me just say I am running a factory in Kerala. Part of what you say about labour department is true. Many things that you said about the head...
- 07 Sep 2015 15:32
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: States News and Discussions
- Replies: 1154
- Views: 275839
Re: States News and Discussions
The latest was an American throwing away his sculptors brought for Binale festival. The head load workers demanded Rs 60000 for 10 card board boxes...and the American decided it was better to throw it (his own creation) than pay these goons. For posterity, he took a video the destruction of sculptor...
- 29 Aug 2015 14:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1109320
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
We should be careful to describe consumption as "destuction of national wealth". And you should be careful about what you write. Don't try to put words into my mouth..I never said national wealth destruction. In fact I was just quoting someone else. I agree to some extend that a Billion ...
- 29 Aug 2015 09:00
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1109320
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Hope it is typo error...to my knowledge, it is One Billion Dollars, not ruppes.., Latest on wealth destruction is 40 crore sari worn by Nita Ambani.Take a look at Rs 1 Billion on antilla, this is wealth destruction you are seeing folks.