To: Revel
Uh, this is what the “test phase” is for.
Building aircraft is much much more complex than building a toaster.
To: kingpins10
It takes a lot of flying hours before a plane is certified ready for commercial flight.
This was a shakedown cruise and they found a glitch. Now they know what needs to be fixed...
9 posted on
11/09/2010 7:46:25 PM PST by
goldstategop
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To: kingpins10
Building aircraft is much much more complex than building a toaster. Looks like the same principles are at work though..
Reminds me of the story of the Gimli Glider. Somebody goofed in calculating pounds per liter of fuel and the dang thing ran out of fuel at 26000 feet. Had to deploy the RAT there.
17 posted on
11/09/2010 8:38:05 PM PST by
Izzy Dunne
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To: kingpins10
Building aircraft is much much more complex than building a toaster. Under these particular circumstances, a slightly indelicate comparison.
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21 posted on
11/10/2010 3:03:04 AM PST by
Erasmus
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