Calculus and Physics

[YNK]

I am currently finishing my 3rd year of college and was wondering if I should take Calculus and Physics during my last year. Does anyone think taking those classes would help in preparing for API and/or Primary?

 

[Goober]

No.

 

[phrogpilot73]

No.

Agreed.

 

[Kickflip89]

No. But take them because they are fun (couldn't resist).

 

[ArkhamAsylum]

Some aerodynamics or aviation classes, if available, would be beneficial. Also, make sure you have some solid algebra skillz before you graduate.

 

[Brett327]

Some aerodynamics or aviation classes, if available, would be beneficial. Also, make sure you have some solid algebra skillz before you graduate.

Why? There's no math in aviation beyond basic arithmetic. Also, any aero class is going to be high level science geekery. I doubt many schools offer Aero 101. Don't waste your time. You will learn all you need to know at API.

Brett

 

[MasterBates]

I have used some BASIC algebra. As in If I burn 10 ppm, How far can I go on 3400# and have a 600# reserve.

Beyond that, my engineering degree has been usless, except for occasionaly having to deal withe the LAMPS nerds.

 

[Brett327]

I have used some BASIC algebra. As in If I burn 10 ppm, How far can I go on 3400# and have a 600# reserve.

Beyond that, my engineering degree has been usless, except for occasionaly having to deal withe the LAMPS nerds.

3400# - how cute.

Brett

 

[MasterBates]

Funny how the Maint/Supply people SCREAM "COST PER HOUR" if we dump 400#, when F-14's would dump more than our whole tank just to get down to Max Trap... Yeah, the 60 is actually pretty good on gas considering it's weight.

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump, can an Ex-14 bubba verify this?)

 

[Brett327]

Funny how the Maint/Supply people SCREAM "COST PER HOUR" if we dump 400#, when F-14's would dump more than our whole tank just to get down to Max Trap... Yeah, the 60 is actually pretty good on gas considering it's weight.

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump, can an Ex-14 bubba verify this?)

Yeah, the Prowler would be good on gas too if we went 150 Kts at MRT.

Brett

 

[PropStop]

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump)

4000#, how cute :icon_tong
we'd be likely flame out if we had less than 4K in the tanks...

 

[YNK]

Thanks. The ASTB had me concerned.

 

[PropStop]

most advanced math i took was pre-calc in high school. You needn't worry, flying math is easy - you just have to do lots of it and sometimes have to do it fast.

 

[Sarge]

Funny how the Maint/Supply people SCREAM "COST PER HOUR" if we dump 400#, when F-14's would dump more than our whole tank just to get down to Max Trap... Yeah, the 60 is actually pretty good on gas considering it's weight.

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump, can an Ex-14 bubba verify this?)

We would typically dump 1000-3000lbs depending on how conservative a fuel ladder we had set up and how quickly the recovery was progressing. On a side note, in the Tomcat you could actually burn it faster than you could dump it if conditions allowed (1400lb/min dump vs. 2000lb/min burn in max A/B). Not always practical as you wanted to hold a little extra fuel (couple of passes worth) until just prior to landing to offset any unexpected "delays" in the recovery.

 

[gtg234u]

hey guys, do most of the people in API come out of the navy academy. thanks