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Cal Taylor

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Expertise

Questions about the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster, its history, operations and technical information. I wrote and published the definitive history of the C-133, Remembering an Unsung Giant: The Douglas C-133 Cargomaster and Its People. Someone has done a good job of extracting material from my book for the article about the C-133 on AllExperts. I AM NOT an expert on educational opportunities in India or other countries and request that such questions be directed elsewhere. I will not answer such questions because I do not have the knowledge to do so adequately.

Experience in the area

I accrued 1,837 hours as a C-133 navigator out of a total of 6,738 flying hours in the USAF. Twelve years of that time were as a crew member, the other years were in various training assignments and as a USAF intelligence officer. My flying experience includes time in the B-52H, C-141, C-133, AC-130, C-130 and the C-5A. I have considerable knowledge in general aviatio history.

Organizations

Air Force Association, Military Officers Association of America, National Association of Uniformed Services, Vasa Order of America

Publications

Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society; Warbirds publication of the Experimental Aircraft Association; Quarterly of the Jimmie Doolittle Museum, Travis AFB, CA

Education/Credentials

BA, HIstory; MA, Asian Studies; MA, Management

Awards and Honors

Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, other military decorations

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Recent Answers from Cal Taylor

2011-10-04 materials used for landing gear construction:

Landing gear has been made from all sorts of materials. Modern small airplanes use a simple piece of spring steel. Large airplanes use forged metal that makes shock absorbing cylinders. The best way to

2010-11-08 aviation admission:

I'm not familiar with your educational system. If 8 standard means you are in the eighth grade, then you have plenty of time to prepare to become a pilot. In school, take your math courses and also English

2010-10-11 Old unairworthy aircraft parts:

My expertise is in the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster transport. But, I'd suggest a couple of avenues. First, go to all of your local airports and talk to the maintenance folks at the FBOs. Also, check the

2010-03-18 to get guideline:

I don't know what country you are in. Also, do you mean "mechanical engineering" when you say "mechanical?" In any case,your best bet is to find a copy of a magazine such as "Kit Planes." That wil give

2010-03-15 Pilot maths:

Dear Charlie It looks like you are in England, with the GCSE. I live in the United States and was, once, where you are. For math, you should go at least through high school algebra. That is useful not

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