very stupid question

Boy, that sure is a very stupid question........ :) . Why would anybody ask that? (Just kidding :) )

Here's your answer:
http://www.hazegray.org/faq/smn5.htm#E9

Gip Winecoff

thanks,
I told you it was a stupid question........but the reason makes complete sence. You forget about engine torque on props.[:0]

I also must correct myself - it's CVN-76

Glad to know the answer to that one, now! That site was actually very informative, Styrene... Many thanks!

Gentlemen,
No problemo!
Gip Winecoff

Nice link, Gip!
Kinda sad reading about all the all carriers waiting for "disposal"...during my high school NJROTC years, I took a week-long cruise on the Saratoga. What a learning experience!
And now it waits for disposal...

That ship makes me proud to be an American!

http://www.reagan.navy.mil/

The only stupid question is the one not asked.
I enjoyed the link. Some interesting facts that I didn't know previously and I served on two of the Nimitz-class carriers (U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 and U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln CVN-72).

Why are aircraft carrier islands always on the starboard side? There are several reasons. Initially the island was placed on the starboard side because early (propeller) aircraft turned to the left more easily (an effect of engine torque). Obviously such an aircraft can execute a wave-off to the left more easily, so the island was put to starboard to be out of the way. There may also be other, minor contributing factors.
Served on CVN 67/ CVN 68/ CVA 66

Hey Muzzleflash,
Beautiful models. Thanks for the tip with the putty, works great on planes too.

Paul

Thanks for the compliments Paul.

I am starting a 1:700 Hornet/Doolittle raid now for the community build project.

thanks,