Showing posts with label Jeffrey Zampitella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeffrey Zampitella. Show all posts

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Tampa Traveler Jeff Z at LAX

Reach of these Rolls Royce engines is capable of producing 72,850 pounds of thrust each. 

These new high bypass engines have a diameter of 110 inches which is mainly from the giant
 fan in the front. 

High bypass engines means most of the air being scooped up by that giant front fan is bypassed AROUND the engine, not through it. You can see in the video the give gap behind the front fan. Only a small portion of the air actually goes through the core of the engine and is compressed and heated. 

Notice the unusual shape of the front fan blades as well. This is possible with modern metals ayms composites. This shape is more efficient than fan blades of the past. 

These engines are about 15% more fuel efficient than the old versions due to all these cool advancements in technology.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Tampa Traveler Jeff Z on Transportation in Paris




Meanwhile back in Trampa it takes 7 years to plan a half mile extension to the streetcar...

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Tampa Traveler Jeff Z in Amsterdam








Amsterdam's newest underground bike storage facility capable of holding 8,000 bicycles. This replaces one multi-story bicycle parking facility similar to a parking garage that held 3,000 bicycles that had been there for years.
The Dutch never cease to amaze me with how they embrace pedestrian and bicycle friendly initiatives. The city is absolutely amazing for that. You should come check it out.

Monday, February 6, 2023

Tampa Traveler Jeff Z in NYC

Norwegian Cruise Line heading out to sea down the Hudson past Lady liberty!