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Boeing 777 Wing load test [video]
YouTube ^ | 2.21.09

Posted on 06/05/2009 6:46:09 AM PDT by libh8er

Testing the limit at which a Boeing 777's wings break from stress caused by turbulence or other factors.

(Boeing factory, Everett, WA. Jan 14th, 1995 )


TOPICS: Science
KEYWORDS: b777; boeing; science; stresstest

1 posted on 06/05/2009 6:46:09 AM PDT by libh8er
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To: libh8er

Ping for viewing after work...


2 posted on 06/05/2009 6:51:09 AM PDT by EnigmaticAnomaly ("Mantra of the left: 'It's only okay when WE do it.'")
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To: EnigmaticAnomaly

If it ain’t Boeing,
I ain’t going......
Airbus? You gotta be kidding me.
I would not get on one of those European deathtraps on a bet.
777, best plane in the world.


3 posted on 06/05/2009 7:07:38 AM PDT by 9422WMR (When seconds count, the cops are only minutes away.)
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To: libh8er
I think this was from the multi-part series called “21st Century Jet”. I had it recorded on VHS at some point. It was my first exposure to Alan Mulally. Great series!!!
4 posted on 06/05/2009 7:12:06 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (Have you punished an 0bama supporter today?)
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To: 9422WMR

I have flown in 777’s a number of times. They are spacious, comfortable and I feel in safe in them. I am not setting foot in an Airbus again if I can help it.


5 posted on 06/05/2009 7:16:44 AM PDT by libh8er
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To: 9422WMR

Airbus just feels flimsy. I can tell even without looking at the airplane from the time it takes off.

Unfortunately, I have to go and it isn’t always Boeing.


6 posted on 06/05/2009 8:14:50 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Half of the population is below average)
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To: libh8er; All
Allan Mullaley (sp?) the engineer shown in the clip, is now the head of Ford.

One of the best, and earliest aviation disaster movies is "No Highway in the Sky"..based loosely on the fatal structural failures of the British Comet, the first commercial jet. Stars Jimmes Stewart..worth watching..and the scene at the end where the tail falls off..well, it looks very similar to the clip..who knew?

7 posted on 06/05/2009 8:26:11 AM PDT by ken5050
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To: libh8er

Thanks for posting


8 posted on 06/05/2009 9:48:09 AM PDT by ASOC (Who IS that fat lady, and why is she singing?????)
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