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Hole Reinforcement?
Basically I am planning on housing a small camera inside the pod. The pod would be somewhat tear drop shaped with dimensions of 6"x5"x18". Given a weight of only a couple pounds, the estimated aerodynamic and inertial forces would be much smaller than the forces encountered by...- bux
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- Forum: Aircraft engineering
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Hole Reinforcement?
I would like to get an STC for my Piper Cherokee. I want to hang a pod from the same location as the step. However, I want to run wire into the plane which requires that I drill a hole. How do I calculate if reinforcement is necessary without analyzing the entire airplane for a hole that will...- bux
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- Forum: Aircraft engineering
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Structural Engineering career?
There seem to be a lot of people in this forum that work as aircraft structural engineers. Any recommendations for how I can get into the business (aircraft or other)? I have a masters in mechanical engineering and structures are a passion of mine. However, the economy being what it is, I had...- bux
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- Forum: Aircraft engineering
