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To: Paulus Invictus
Many reasons why the C-5 would not make a good airliner.

One, the sucker is not a comfortable ride. I don't know if the C-5 has a yaw-damper system like modern airliners.

Two, maintenance and cost of operation.

Three, you have to consider turnaround times, gates, taxiways, ramps and divert fields available for in-flight emergencies that could handle that beast.
17 posted on 11/25/2005 1:59:35 PM PST by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Pukin Dog; SW6906

I'm sure it does. Every large, swept-wing aircraft is subject to dutch roll. A yaw damper is the only way to control it.


30 posted on 11/25/2005 3:05:21 PM PST by namsman
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