why are airline companies not introducing a non-stop flight from western europe to western Australia?
Q. I mean, I just checked, the length of i.e. Frankfurt-Sydney is around 9050 n.m. (not just from A to B, but with airways and SID/STAR) . The max. range of the B777-200LR is about 9380 n.m. So, this would work (also with enough fuel for alternates etc.) If you have now a constant tailwind of around 20 knots during the whole trip, the length wouldn't even be 9050 n.m. (so more like 8500 n.m.). So, this would perfectly work, right? Why doesn't Lufthansa or Qantas not introduce this? (OK, I know that for the way back (Sydney-Europe) you would have to make probably a stop-over, if you consider that now you have a constant headwind of around 20 kts)! But at least, you can fly to Australia non-stop, in about 17,5 hrs... I'm sorry, I meant of… [cont.]
Asked by Rafael M - Wed Mar 3 20:50:24 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is not necessary. And, I would hate to be on an aircraft for that long myself. The 10-11 hour flight between Germany and the US has an extreme amount of suckage.
Answered by Pilsner Man - Thu Mar 4 06:17:47 2010

Can I get in to the United States Naval Academy?
Q. Naval Academy Summer Seminar 2009 (I go next week) 3.26 Cumulative GPA unweighted 3.89 Weighted Top 20% of my class 26 ACT the first time 29 the second no SAT yet AP English III, AP US History, AP Calculus I, AP Chemistry II, AP US Government Eagle Scout (During my time I was a Quartermaster for 6 months and a Cub Scout Den Chief from Star until Eagle) Latin Club 2 yrs. Muay Thai 3 yrs. Western Boxing 3 yrs. Swim 1 yr. Volunteer at my physician's office (50+ hours) Held a part time job at a company called CNI and was leader of few projects (make 1000 Dave Ramsey kits.. etc.)
Asked by Michael - Thu Jun 4 17:54:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the GPA is marginal.. you really need a 3.5 or better..MUCH better everything else looks ..okay.. not great.. but okay. keep in mind that tens of thousands apply every year..and maybe 1500 get accepted.
Answered by Mrsjvb - Thu Jun 4 19:07:27 2009

Should I leave my country? What are some ways I can do that?
Q. Indonesia. As much as I want to apply "Ask not what your country can do for you", I'm fed up. I couldn't even do the good things I dream to do for my country, because people who uphold justice and righteousness only get marginalized and jaded. I'm horrified by this place's base morality. I graduated high school from Australia but my diploma was legally declined because the govt perceives returning students from abroad as either faking it, or assume that the unfinished studies must be due to an irresponsible life of the party. I returned because of health and financial setbacks, and am intending to start a new life in my own country. I've been with a university in Jakarta for 3 years, but am not allowed to graduate unless I retake my… [cont.]
Asked by Mizz G - Tue Jun 29 13:53:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I understand feeling you have a moral obligation to your country. But you won't contribute to it by suffering. And life is so short. Put yourself in a position/place where you can become strong, so you can give back later. In the meantime - it would be something to make a documentary about your experience... to approach the absurdity with art. The contrasts you've mentioned would work brilliantly in visual narrative, which can be more effective/accessible than text and more easily grasped by outside audiences. (Your current uni would be a good place to set it, initially...) You're well placed to communicate your observations and your passion with outsiders. (From a pragmatic point of view, it would also help an application to… [cont.]
Answered by kellyjane - Tue Jun 29 17:40:07 2010