To: onyx
Doesn't look like they figured out how to retract the gear yet...
40 posted on
04/27/2005 1:32:35 AM PDT by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Spktyr
That's because they are testing the parameters.
To: Spktyr
They have to test it a part at a time - it was already explained they probably won't retract the gears when it just took off.
45 posted on
04/27/2005 1:35:24 AM PDT by
Crazieman
(If Con is the opposite of Pro, what is the opposite of Progress?)
To: Spktyr
You don't retract gear during a first flight, you should know that. Boeing doesn't either.
They will do hundreds of flights with 4 planes, in all kinds of conditions, takeoff weights, flap configurations, engine outs, tail strike, etc.
You are just being nasty, without being informed.
46 posted on
04/27/2005 1:35:48 AM PDT by
Central Scrutiniser
(Remember when conservatives embraced the rule of law? (Do ya?))
To: Spktyr
ROTFLOL! I can't see it now... is it still down? Maybe expecting to land again sooner than planned?
Look,, this plane's noise sounds tinny to me and sort of like the neighbors lawnmower. I mean, it's doesn't sound "hefty" or reassuring... Clangy is the word.
47 posted on
04/27/2005 1:36:27 AM PDT by
onyx
(Pope John Paul II - May 18, 1920 - April 2, 2005 = SANTO SUBITO!)
To: Spktyr
Leaving the gear down is common practice for maiden flights. Ours do it all the time. the gear is usually raised for the next one, if it can be.
I guess they will consider it a major victory if the tail stays on. I haven't seen so many tires on a plane since the C-5A.
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