If Humans Could Fly How Big Would Their Wings Have to Be?
Oct01

If Humans Could Fly How Big Would Their Wings Have to Be?

Humans were clearly not meant to fly … we weigh a lot more in proportion to our size than birds, which have hollow bones. But is it possible to flay under our own power ?

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Golf Condumdrums – Why does a course have 18 holes; Why does a golf ball have dimples ?
May27

Golf Condumdrums – Why does a course have 18 holes; Why does a golf ball have dimples ?

Golf is one of those games that is often seen as rather elitist. In this article we try to answer some of the questions surrounding this rather odd sport.

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Why do the dimples on golf balls make them fly further?
Mar25

Why do the dimples on golf balls make them fly further?

Those cute little dimples on golf balls aren’t just for decoration. They have a very real practical use.

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Can a modern passenger plane glide? If so how far?
Jan22

Can a modern passenger plane glide? If so how far?

Whilst staring at the remaining working engine on a twin engined aeroplane one of the many thoughts that crossed my mind was “If that one decides to join its fellow engine and stop working , how far can we glide or can this thing even glide at all ?” In this article we look at the answer to this question.

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