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Greetings and welcome to my web site. I've worked in the aerospace industry for 30+ years. I am an Aerospace Engineer, Music Lover, Guitar Player, and I restore and repair fretted and unfretted instruments.

As of Summer 2010, I am employed by a major aerospace company as a senior-level field-based quality engineer. I have worked in a variety of disciplines at a variety of aerospace companies since 1974. Click on the links menu to see some of these companies.

My Aerospace Career

The information presented herein represents the knowledge I have gained in 30+ years working in a variety of engineering disciplines (mostly Manufacturing/Process Engineering) in the Aerospace Industry. I have borrowed photos from a variety of sources on the internet, and thank the owners for these various pictures. The information presented on this site is presented free of charge solely for educational purposes.

There is a difference between a JET and a TURBOFAN engine. In fact, Turbofans and Turboprops are more alike in their design and function than are Turbojets and Turbofans. True jets were one of the first inventions leading to the current day turbofan. They are inefficient at the amount of thrust they produce per amount of fuel used, so manufacturing of turbojets was phased out several years ago. My primary experience is single spool and with multi-spool turbofans, and with the manufacture of parts used to make them. Although I do not claim to be an expert in ANYTHING, I do have knowledge of the workings of gas turbines and their construction.

Please feel free to comment or send me an email...visit the "Contact Me" page. Full instructions are there that explain how to send an email or leave a comment.

THANKS FOR VISITING MY WEB SITE !

This web site exists for the primary purpose of educating visitors in turbine engines. A secondary purpose is to provide information about myself, my credentials, and my hobbies. Some ot the content in the "About Me" section simply establishes my credentials and thus my authority and knowledge of the subject material. This web site and the owner present this information completely free of charge, and no donations of money are accepted to develop or maintain the content herein. Some of the graphic content used herein is borrowed from other public web sites and is used for illustrative purposes only. All descriptions and verbiage herein and on all pages of this web site are the exclusive written words of the web site owner and developer, Joseph Brock. No written content on any of the pages is extracted from any source or other web site. The site contains links to other sites as a courtesy. I also occasionally list musical instruments that I may be wanting to sell here. If interested, please contact me via the "contact me" page. No scammers need respond. I only accept payment for these products through Paypal©.

This entire web site, is Copyright 2006-2010©. Unless otherwise stated, no part of this site may be copied without expressed permission from the web site owner. However, downloads from any download area on this site are free to download.

My Assorted Hobbies

"TheGuitarMedic© (2006-2012)"

I have two or three hobbies. Writing is

one, but I won't cover that on this site, because I expect to pursue it after I retire (although I have begun writing a variety of children's books, technical books, and instructional books, as well as coffee-table books--all in various stages of completion).

The main hobby focused on here is playing, repairing, and restoring stringed instruments (fretted and unfretted). I have a music room and a repair shop, and I do a variety of repairs and restorations. I am still learning to play after all these years--but love doing so. Another hobby is photography, and some I don't count is collecting things (hats (caps), t-shirts (logo), and Hot Wheels©.

Stringed Instruments

As for stringed instruments, I have played various ones for nearly 50 years and in that time have gained some knowledge and experience that I hope to share here. I also have published photos of my current instruments. Some of the repair and restoration work is pretty intense. Some who might throw a guitar away should check with me first.

I play guitar, mandolin, and dulcimer (lap--not hammered). I still plan to learn violin. I do not read music, but I might be able to do so after I complete my lessons in Jamorama©--which I purchased on April 30, 2008.

Photography

The other hobby, as I mentioned, is photography. I enjoy capturing a good scene. My favorite types of photos are categorized on the photograpy hobby page. Again, I am not an expert, but I've learned how to use my digital camera well enough to capture some interesting photos (I use an old 3.2 Megapixel Canon Powershot A75). I hope you enjoy what I've shared here.

- Joe

The GuitarMedic©

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