Ron Beyer

Wisconsin

Senior Software Engineer V at L3Harris.

I have software running on many oil rigs, USCG vessels, Staten Island Ferries, and US Navy combat ships.

I'm also a licensed private pilot, single engine land with a complex endorsement.

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Why do many GA aircraft not have a "Both" fuel selector?

general-aviation fuel-systems asked Dec 16, 2016 at 22:22

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What is the reasoning behind using depleted uranium as counterweights in the 747?

aircraft-design boeing-747 weight asked Feb 8, 2017 at 2:20

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22 votes

How many people can lift Thor's hammer?

marvel marvel-cinematic-universe mjolnir asked Sep 4, 2019 at 4:29

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What keeps certified GA aircraft from being affordable?

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16 votes

How do the Kaman K-225 rotor "planes" work?

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13 votes

Debugging a multilayer PCB?

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Deserialize JSON Dictionary with StringComparer

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12 votes

What is the procedure to turn a certified aircraft into an experimental aircraft?

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What aircraft had the first pilot-assisted controls?

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Are electronic copies of aircraft logbooks acceptable for reconstruction?

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Why was the P-51 Mustang not adopted by the U.S. Navy?

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If I don't want to patent something, what can I do to ensure the patent office doesn't unintentionally grant the patent to someone else?

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Is it illegal to kill honeybees in Oregon or in the USA?

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Can experts identify the model using this part (FOD prevention purposes)?

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Is the President at the top of all organ waiting lists?

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Since there are no toilets on smaller aircraft, how do you deal with the inevitable?

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How can I find places to store/land a private airplane?

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Is it legal to carry a child around in a “close to you” child carrier?

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What is this "No Hand Hold" thing in the P-51 Mustang cockpit?

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Is a weak battery a valid reason to reject a rented aircraft?

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How were bullets fired through the propeller in the Focke Wulf 190?

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Is this opinion on personal computer flight simulators too strict or is it actually true?

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Can anyone help me identify the plane in this photograph?

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What is the purpose of a walled area in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport?

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Do you have to explain what your emergency is?

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Why do airplanes bank sharply to the right after air-to-air refueling?

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Are seaplanes allowed to taxi in residential areas?

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Why can't sonic booms be heard at air shows?

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Why are cockpit alarms still so distracting and unable to be silenced?

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Is it illegal to restore a car in my own driveway in Orange County, CA?

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What does “We will have to keep you for future reference” mean?

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Does the Air Force (United States) help design their own planes?

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Southwest corner of LAX has peculiar airplane parts, what is this area?

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Were there any instances of aerial combat between helicopters?

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Can an insurance company drop you after receiving a bill and refusing to pay?

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Can a Boeing 737-800 make a smooth landing on a 7000-foot runway?

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Why would a flight no longer considered airworthy be redirected like this?

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Why would a pilot pick this military airport as an emergency landing airport?

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F-111 emergency landing with no wheel; what is done to reduce risks when loosing a wheel?

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What is the indicated device under the tail of this B-29?

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