I like to think I'm a pretty smart cookie; I'm even interested in aviation matters. However, this star learned some things today from this interesting piece from Brian Clegg of The Observer newspaper...
In-flight science: how the world works when you're sitting on a plane
It's the best place to see a rainbow and the worst place to drink tea… Brian Clegg reveals 21 in-flight facts, from Einstein's influence on GPS to why turbulence is nothing to be scared of
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/jul/06/inflight-science-how-world-works-sitting-on-a-plane-brian-clegg
With headings such as, "The wing myth", "Forget electric planes", "Death rays to radar", "Gasholder navigation", "Einstein's satnav", "Beware the vortex", "Turbulence terror", "In-flight radiation", "You can't cure jet lag", "Flying through time", and "Terrible tea", you know you are going to learn something.
"Einstein's satnav" was a brain-full; someone may have to explain that one to me... do write in, folks!
"Turbulence terror"? Are you joking? I love turbulence!
The explanation given for "Flying through time" is bogus. Besides, I've seen the 1960 science fiction classic film, Beyond the Time Barrier. Robert Clarke, with a little help from director Edgar G. Ulmer (of Detour fame), was launched over 60 years into the future -- to the astounding year 2024!
It's a beauty; a terrifically fun, if incredibly bleak, matinee flick. The ending is awesome...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Time_Barrier
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