To: toddst
The 747 is certified to fly on two engines, however, it is an emergency situation that requires immediate landing. In a four engine aircraft (747, etc.), the loss of one engine is not necessairly considered to be an emergency requiring immediate landing. However,as a former 747 Capt, I think that the decision to proceed as flight planned showed extremely poor judgment.
25 posted on
03/07/2005 5:26:56 PM PST by
ab01
To: ab01
My father also was a 747 Capt. in the 1980's.
He lost 2 engines on takeoff,almost simultaneously, out of Narita. Dumped a lot of fuel (25 min.) into the sea.
Said it was very un-nerving trying to fly (near max.) 800,000 lbs. on two engines.
To: ab01
Question from a low time Private pilot. Could the 747 handle it if both engines on a wing went out?
144 posted on
03/07/2005 9:46:08 PM PST by
investigateworld
(Another California Refugee in Oregon)
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