lucky for this airbus 380 that the windshield didn't develop a crack.
oh, and regarding ''gravity'' feed...I can't think of a jet engine that doesn't require its own fuel pump to properly feed itself. that all important engine driven pump is pretty darn important. ''boost pumps'' ensure stability of fuel flow throughout the operational altitudes and attitudes, although some planes at some altitudes can lose all boost pumps and ''suction'' feed via engine pump....without that engine pump ouch
Last edited by flarepilot; 13th Nov 2013 at 12:44.