Useful tips for everyday
What to look for when replacing a capacitor? Make a note of the polarity of the old capacitor, and mark the exact values you’ll need…
What does the base of a transistor do? The base still controls current flow, but that current flows in the opposite direction — from emitter…
How do you calculate the number of turns in an electromagnet? Where, F = force, i = current, g = length of the gap between…
How do you create a gradient in Final Cut Pro? In Final Cut Pro, select a title or generator, then open the inspector. Click the…
Are CO2 cartridges explosive? A CO2 cartridge is a small tube, about the size of a shotgun shell, made of metal. When it explodes, it…
What kind of damage a bird strike can cause? However, according to the FAA only 15% of strikes (ICAO 11%) actually result in damage to…
What is a stall in an airplane? A stall is an aerodynamic condition which occurs when. smooth airflow over the airplane’s wings is disrupted, resulting…
Do touch-and-gos count as landings? Most people’s interpretation is that a touch-n-go counts as a take-off and a landing. How many touch and goes? There…
What is a return flight? a return flight: a plane trip that takes someone back to the destination of their original departure. Can I return…
What is the wire on top of old planes? The sense antenna is the long wire that runs normally from the top of the tail…