News, This ain't no jive, particle physics rap is a hit. (how much, articles)

[JD59]

EAST LANSING, Mich.—Who says science doesn't turn people on? Kate McAlpine is a rising star on YouTube for her rap performance -- about high-energy particle physics.

Her performance has drawn a half-million views so far on YouTube.

This ain't no jive, particle physics rap is a hit - Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2008/09/01/this_aint_no_jive_particle_physics_rap_is_a_hit/ - broken link)

[Magnum Mike]

Who says science doesn't turn people on?
....

Turn people on? Hmm... the next time I take my girlfriend out to dinner, I'll try to talk about the science of aviation, and mention mathematical and scientific forumals to figure out the aircraft's weight, to drag, to lift ratios, and wind speed, to determine how much thrust.. uhhh.. engine thrust that is along with ground speed, and how much flaps and horizontal stabilizer trim will be needed for take-off on an 11,000-foot runway.. I'm sure that'll turn her on!

[SifuPhil]

Originally Posted by Magnum Mike

.. I'm sure that'll turn her on!

Battery switch on
Hydraulics panel Set
Gear lever Down
Y'all ain't seen nuthin' yet

Bus Tie Switches are
In Auto Mode
Cockpit Lighting drawing
Just the right load

Crossfeed Switches
Forward and Aft
Fire Handle IN
Now check the life raft!

Taxi on the runway
Callin' out my speeds
Establish my Initial Climb
(Countin' on my beads!)

Wing Lights at 18k
Monitor my Thrust
Verify my Altitude
Or else it's all a bust

It's my Take-Off
Yeah, Yeah
It's my Take-Off
Oh, Yeah

Turn your lights on, baby
'Cause I'm comin' in to land
Touchin' down real gentle
Then we'll take each other's hand

And we'll Take-Off
Yeah, yeah
(repeat to fade)

[wit-nit]

Hey Mike, you forgot 'Quantum Physics'. She'll love ya for it.

[Magnum Mike]

Originally Posted by SifuPhil

...

Turn your lights on, baby
'Cause I'm comin' in to land
Touchin' down real gentle
Then we'll take each other's hand
.....

No cruise altitude, and heading on the autopilot?

And before final and "comin' in to land", gotta have the flaps, and landing gears.

[SifuPhil]

Originally Posted by Magnum Mike

No cruise altitude, and heading on the autopilot?

And before final and "comin' in to land", gotta have the flaps, and landing gears.

I ran out of Jet A while I was writing...