Post by markgjesdal on Dec 8, 2010 11:03:05 GMT -5
When I read through the text book or just hear about the early 1900's or before, I always find myself amazed at the advancements already made in their technology. Maybe I just don't give the people of that time enough credit. When I think of the old days I think of how basic their cars would be. The technology of having a timed machine gun on the front of the plane that shoots through yet misses the propellers is amazing. An average 7" propeller runs at 15,000 RPM I can't even imagine how precise the calculations would have to be to make it work. One billionth of a second off and that plane goes down.
