35yearpilot (Richard?)
LAND ASAP was displayed was it? Reference?
Ummm, yes it was and in red. Ref: FCOM and the ATSB report
What is the burn rate for jet fuel (perhaps in comparison to gasoline) and at what speed might it blow out?
Do you mean fire burn rate or engine consumption? The burn rate of jet fuel was very evident in the Concorde crash (which flies slightly faster than the A380 even at low alts) and it didn't 'blow out' (if that is what you mean). Running out of fuel wasn't a first issue or my point.
The similarities between the Concorde crash though i.e. wing tank ruptured during/after take off, massive fuel leak, fuel ignites... should be reflected upon when considering how long is too long to hold following a serious failure with a serious fuel leak.
What do you think?
Last edited by MASTEMA; 25th Jul 2012 at 12:01.