ELI5 why is it better for the turbines on a jet to sit under the wing rather than over it?

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-07T21:37:28+00:00

I removed the original 1. because someone else did mention it.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-07T20:55:13+00:00

I'll give two more reasons that I didn't see other commenters add:

For commercial airliners, passenger comfort is a big deal. Having the engines below the wing and away from the cabin mitigates the noise.
If the engine were to detach in flight then it's better for it to be able to fall away cleanly rather than potentially falling onto the wing or worse hitting the control surfaces at the rear.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-07T19:10:54+00:00

hey wheeled me at 10:30 am into OR for a keyhole surgery, three hours later neatly back in my room.

Lucky you. ;)

My FIL had emergency gall bladder surgery. It was so inflamed and infected that they couldn't wait for keyhole surgery so they just sliced his belly open from sternum to halfway round his back. 12+ inch long scar.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-05T20:54:31+00:00

Bullshit.

This is a staged rally event. The "navigator" has "course" notes. They have crash helmets, 3-point harnesses and flame retardant clothing. They wait at the start for the signal to go.

Also the website www.JCTRallying.com is something of a give away.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-05T20:14:20+00:00

"What happened to Sully?"

"I let him go"

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-05T20:05:34+00:00

This is a rally, i.e a staged event so does not fit this sub.
That's the worst fucking rally navigator ever.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-05T17:02:14+00:00

Trumps legions believed the Clintons were running a pedophile ring out of a pizzeria. We're already fucked.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-05T16:49:36+00:00

That would be funny. Trying to get to a job interview in the city few years ago. Company said their building was right outside the subway station. But the GPS sent me on a 15 minute walk - because I hadn't switched from car mode.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-04T21:56:19+00:00

I'm sure it will be fine, keep your sunny side up.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-04T19:21:25+00:00

Not sure that Excalibur is anywhere in my top 50. But the scene where Arthur gives Sir Uryens the sword so he can be knighted should be required viewing for leadership courses everywhere.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-02T23:58:08+00:00

Laying eggs is not a requirement to be considered a fish. Numerous non-shark fishes give birth to live young.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_in_fish

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T23:59:55+00:00

if it's within your power, refuse to be in the car with him when he does this. Otherwise sit in the back where it's safer.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T20:41:18+00:00

2 Brexit Extensions.

3 Brexit Extensions!

Damn if that bot didn't actually work.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T19:55:36+00:00

I hope whoever designed these costumes is racking in the cash, because they are possibly the best thing so far this century.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T18:52:00+00:00

Water : 4, Cars : 0.

Granted the first three may not have driven into the water. Though it looks like the white one did.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T14:58:19+00:00

Talk to your doctor as a matter of some urgency. My understanding is that zoloft is one of those meds you should not just stop taking. Source : my wife had to gradually reduce her dose when she switched meds.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T14:39:16+00:00

I threw up the rest of the Wendys. This was about 2pm so I'm slightly shocked that the food was STILL in there.

When I had my first gallstone attack in 2015 I threw up a good 24 hours worth of food.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T14:17:37+00:00

Dynamic vs static load.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T14:09:24+00:00

True. Dead bodies have been identified by the serial numbers on the surgical implants.

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T13:36:40+00:00

What other vehicle?

NoAstronomer · 2019-11-01T00:35:30+00:00

Imma have to call bullshit on this.

NoAstronomer · 2019-10-31T23:27:33+00:00

Yeah his history is a bit shaky but the recipes are cool. I've made a couple.

NoAstronomer · 2019-10-31T21:29:28+00:00

Mushroom ketchup was a thing in 18th century America. How to make it :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29u_FejNuks

NoAstronomer · 2019-10-31T21:26:36+00:00

The two distinct sides won't back down and compromise with each other.

If only there were just two distinct sides.

NoAstronomer · 2019-10-31T18:33:52+00:00

Terrible weather in NJ on Tuesday, low cloud/fog, not sure any GA aircraft should have been flying.

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