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Ron Beyer

Wisconsin

http://www.ronbeyer.com

I code for work and I code for fun. I also have a lot of experience in industrial controls primarily in the Marine and Offshore Drilling industries. I have software running on many oil rigs, USCG vessels, Staten Island Ferries, and US Navy combat ships.

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Top Questions
47 votes

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

general-aviation fuel-systems asked Dec 16 '16 at 22:22
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23 votes

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

aircraft-design boeing-747 weight asked Feb 8 '17 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 at 4:29
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What keeps certified GA aircraft from being affordable?

aircraft-design usa cost asked Feb 4 '16 at 3:24
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11 votes

What aircraft had the first pilot-assisted controls?

flight-controls aviation-history control-surfaces asked Feb 3 '17 at 18:14
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How do the Kaman K-225 rotor “planes” work?

aircraft-design helicopter rotorcraft asked Mar 5 '18 at 2:18
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What is the procedure to turn a certified aircraft into an experimental aircraft?

faa aircraft-certification experimental-aircraft asked Jun 11 '16 at 21:09
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Will the new airmen certification standards make it more difficult to add ratings?

faa airman-certification asked Jun 29 '16 at 3:12
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Are electronic copies of aircraft logbooks acceptable for reconstruction?

faa-regulations logging asked Mar 7 '17 at 22:32
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7 votes

What does Hawaii ATC do in the case of ICBM warnings?

air-traffic-control usa procedure asked Jan 16 '18 at 16:31
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Top Answers
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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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67
Can experts identify the model using this part (FOD prevention purposes)?
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57
Since there are no toilets on smaller aircraft, how do you deal with the inevitable?
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54
How can I find places to store/land a private airplane?
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51
Is a weak battery a valid reason to reject a rented aircraft?
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50
What is this “No Hand Hold” thing in the P-51 Mustang cockpit?
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49
How were bullets fired through the propeller in the Focke Wulf 190?
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47
Is this opinion on personal computer flight simulators too strict or is it actually true?
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47
What is the purpose of a walled area in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport?
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46
Can anyone help me identify the plane in this photograph?
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45
Why do airplanes bank sharply to the right after air-to-air refueling?
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43
Are seaplanes allowed to taxi in residential areas?
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41
Do you have to explain what your emergency is?
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40
What does “We will have to keep you for future reference” mean?
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38
Why can't sonic booms be heard at air shows?
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38
Were there any instances of aerial combat between helicopters?
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36
Southwest corner of LAX has peculiar airplane parts, what is this area?
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36
Can an insurance company drop you after receiving a bill and refusing to pay?
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34
Why would a flight no longer considered airworthy be redirected like this?
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34
F-111 emergency landing with no wheel; what is done to reduce risks when loosing a wheel?
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32
Why would a pilot pick this military airport as an emergency landing airport?
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31
Why is jet fuel cheaper than piston fuel?
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31
Are two aircraft allowed to stay on the same runway at the same time?
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28
How to respond to your boss's email about a coworker's accusation?
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27
Could I use a powered parachute to fly around New York City?
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25
Is it the tower's purview to recall an aircraft from the runway for loading the wrong cargo?
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25
How is fuel managed in the Zero-G A310?
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25
What is the 'arm' at the rear of the X-29?
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24
How do seaplanes do run-up checks without brakes?
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