← Back to context Comment by WalterBright 19 hours ago Jet engine and wing efficiency have increased enormously over the last 50 years. 3 comments WalterBright Reply nandomrumber 16 hours ago With diminishing results.Turbofans and supercritical airfoils are done to the point of engine manufacturers looking to propfans and alternative materials (carbon fibre) to eke out further efficiencies.Although carbon fibre has significant down sides. WalterBright 13 hours ago I have patented the idea of replacing the nitrogen in the cabin air with helium. I'm waiting for the money to roll in! nandomrumber 6 hours ago Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
nandomrumber 16 hours ago With diminishing results.Turbofans and supercritical airfoils are done to the point of engine manufacturers looking to propfans and alternative materials (carbon fibre) to eke out further efficiencies.Although carbon fibre has significant down sides. WalterBright 13 hours ago I have patented the idea of replacing the nitrogen in the cabin air with helium. I'm waiting for the money to roll in! nandomrumber 6 hours ago Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
WalterBright 13 hours ago I have patented the idea of replacing the nitrogen in the cabin air with helium. I'm waiting for the money to roll in! nandomrumber 6 hours ago Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
With diminishing results.
Turbofans and supercritical airfoils are done to the point of engine manufacturers looking to propfans and alternative materials (carbon fibre) to eke out further efficiencies.
Although carbon fibre has significant down sides.
I have patented the idea of replacing the nitrogen in the cabin air with helium. I'm waiting for the money to roll in!
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.