Dave Jackson
Previous backgrounds in accounting/management, painting/renovation company, presently employed in aviation - manufacture of aeronautical components.
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BP's Well Cap Could Spell Disaster for the GulfBP's well cap could cause cracks in the sea floor to progagate and release the underlying methane pocket, decimating the Gulf
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How to Paint the Exterior of a HouseAnyone can grab a brush and paint the exterior of a house. But Follow these tips for a better looking and longer lasting paint job!
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Methane Gas Explosion in the Gulf Could Kill MillionsBP found more than they bargained for in the Gulf - a mega pocket of highly pressurized methane gas. Now, millions of lives may be at risk from a deadly methane eruption. -
Float Plane Safety: Why Are Float Plane Crashes so Often Deadly?The prospects for surviving a plane crash in mountainous terrain are grim. But why do float plane crashes in water end in tragedy so often? Is float plane safety taken seriously by Transport Canada? -
Aviation After Peak Oil: is There a Future?Aviation is consuming jet fuel in record quantities. We are very near peak oil. The impending conflict is truly sobering. Does aviation have a realistic plan? Can biofuels rescue the industry from total collapse? -
How to CORRECTLY Estimate a Contracting JobCorrectly writing a contract requires skill and experience. Failure means losing money or losing contracts. While there is no substitute for experience, much of the skill can be learned without the mistakes.
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Earthquake Preparedness: How to Survive the "Big One"Those who live on the west coast of North America can expect a moderate to major earthquake within their lifetimes. The May 19, 2009 earthquake in Los Angeles provides a reality check for our level of earthquake preparedness. -
How Safe is the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400?On February 12, 2009, a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 crashed near Buffalo, New York. Fifty people were killed, including one person on the ground. The inevitable question: Is the Q400 a safe airplane? -
Why Shoot Down the De Havilland Buffalo?Canada's decision to replace our CC-115 Buffalo search and rescue aircraft with Italian C-27J's has generated a satisfying amount of media interest. Not all of the news coverage has been in favor of the Buffalo, however. -
Canada Needs the CC-115 Buffalo Fixed Wing Search and Rescue AircraftCanada's MND has decided to proceed with the Aleri C-27J FWSAR aircraft. The C 115 Buffalo, considered to be the ultimate plane for this mission, terrain and weather is being rushed into oblivion several years ahead of schedule. -
Plane Crashes and Pitot TubesDid you know a single insect can cause an airplane crash? If a pitot tube or static port is blocked, the flight instruments can provide the pilot with incorrect altitude and airspeed readings. -
The Difference Between Jet and Rocket EnginesThe end goal of both jet and rocket engines is the production of thrust for aircraft, spacecraft and missiles.
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How Airplanes FlyIt is a testament of engineering that a machine weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds can fly just as gracefully as a single engined Cessna. -
Tips on Building Revell Model Airplane KitsModel airplane building is a hobby many of us will never grow out of. Whether your eight or eighty, this is an extremely satisfying hobby.
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How to Change a Serpentine BeltDo you remember the screams of protest when serpentine belts were dumped on us by the automobile industry? One broken belt and everything's dead? They are an absolute nightmare to replace? They cost a fortune? -
The Physics of Airplane FlightDid you know Boeing wasn't one hundred percent sure the 747 could fly until it actually did? It was faith in physics that reassured the engineers (and bankers) that such a massive undertaking was worth the risk. -
Structural Failure of Aircraft WingsDespite our efforts to design and build aircraft that will never suffer structural problems, catastrophic wing failures do occasionally occur. -
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 PhantomThe supersonic F-4 Phantom stepped in to meet the Soviet threat and would become one of the best warplanes ever built.
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The CH-47 Chinook HelicopterNearly fifty years after it's inception into the US Army, the Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook is still the helicopter of choice for military transport -
Bernoulli's PrincipleIf only Daniel Bernoulli and Sir Isaac Newton were alive today. They would have been truly amazed to see an Airbus A380 rise off the runway and climb six miles into the sky. -
How an Airplane Wing REALLY Generates Lift35 years before I became an aircraft mechanic, I asked myself this same question. My friends and I finally decided that some serious magic is involved. But physics provides a more accurate explanation of lift generation and flight dynamics. -
Should You Hire a Painter or Do it Yourself?Yes, Absolutely! As a journeyman painter, my opinion is certainly biased, but I have had to correct an awful lot of DIY "horror shows" over my career. Do something more productive with your time - leave it to a professional contractor.
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How an Aircraft Wing Generates Lift35 years before I became an aircraft mechanic, I asked myself this same question. My friends and I finally decided that some serious magic is involved. Today, watching a 747 rise off the runway is still a magical sight. Physics provides a more accurate explanation though.
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How to Build a FireMany years ago, the art of fire building was as common as bicycle riding. Our modern lifestyle continues to move us away from this valuable skill. A nice warm fire is a pleasure that many of us have forgotten.