Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: SkyDancer

sorry I got you wrong - I thought you where demanding they tested every production aircraft...

As I understood they will be fine with the wingtest. Rules allow, that they take the findings of the testflights to asses the 100% Limit from real data instead from all computerized models that usually feature a saftey margin by themselfes.

They will just show up with the enhanced construction they allready use for production aircraft and the new calculation of the 100% load for the wing. I wouldn't be afraid in an airplane like this - it's much safer then a smaller one since gusts and vortices in the air will have a hard time to influence its steering while landing - size matters.

50% safety margin for a bird like that sure is a lot more extra load then for a 737 or A320.

The last exciting question for the 380 project will be -

Can 800 people get out of this plane in 90 seconds ?

That may not be computer modelled and I don't envy the test persons. It is said that bruises and black eyes are part of the reward you get in these tests.


133 posted on 02/21/2006 11:24:14 PM PST by globalheater (There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare - Sun Tzu)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 132 | View Replies ]


To: globalheater

Ok I understand ... I just got into aviation - private now going for instrument and I subscribe to the the NTSB Reporter ... hope to go to Embry-Riddle for ATP jet - working like crazy saving up ....dad said he'd help ...


134 posted on 02/22/2006 8:43:30 AM PST by SkyDancer (" Ok, if it's global warming then what caused the Ice Age and what ended it?")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 133 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson