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Next Entries »What Happens When A Propeller Comes Loose?
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007The propeller is really just a collection of wings providing forward lift, so when it comes loose, it actually flies forward, and then to one side. Propellers tend to go left due to several aerodynamic forces, which makes it interesting when you lose your right prop.
The large spinning propeller actually cuts through the fuselage and [...]
From Brakes That Work Too Well, To Those That Don’t Work at All.
Monday, September 24th, 2007The pictures of the Embraer 170 that landed with its parking brake engaged seem to have fostered quite the interest, so I’ve decided to post a series of pictures of an aircraft with the opposite problem. This DC-9 reported hydraulic problems on its flight from Columbus, OH to Minneapolis, MN. The landing was [...]
Navy Tests New Top Secret Aircraft
Monday, September 24th, 2007The US Navy has just completed catapult testing of a new type of aircraft designed to be ultra fuel efficient. The range of the new aircraft has been said to exceed 50 feet, but recoverability is low.
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Thou Shalt Not Set the Parking Brake Prior to Landing
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007I have to admit I always wondered what would happen if you landed with the parking brake on. I guess now I know. You’ve got to give the guy some credit for keeping the aircraft under control. I wonder if this is covered under Embraer’s warranty.
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