Comment on The Beam EngineparentComments−jscott8171moSimilar to balls to the walls (or similar). Coming from the analog aviation controls I believe.−buildsjets1moExample, throttle controls on a Dogulas DC3. All engine controls forward is the typical convention for full power. (At sea level, neglecting the altitude effect on required engine fuel/air mixture.)https://www.douglasdc3.com/dc3throt/dc3throt.htm−conartist61moThat said, i'm sure the pilots were aware of the double entendre−CalRobert1moBalls to the van der Waals−taneq1moEngaging in a little hydrogen bonding, eh?
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Similar to balls to the walls (or similar). Coming from the analog aviation controls I believe.
Example, throttle controls on a Dogulas DC3. All engine controls forward is the typical convention for full power. (At sea level, neglecting the altitude effect on required engine fuel/air mixture.)
https://www.douglasdc3.com/dc3throt/dc3throt.htm
That said, i'm sure the pilots were aware of the double entendre
Balls to the van der Waals
Engaging in a little hydrogen bonding, eh?