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Old 13th Aug 2014, 13:50
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SAMPUBLIUS
 
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what caused the breakup ?

So what caused the breakup?
crude example- at 60 mph, put your hand out the window. face palm down like an airplane wing. Now twist palm 90 degrees so palm faces forward.

feel the difference ? Now multiply that force by 8 to 10 and thats for a small area of say 25 square inches. Now multiply that by say 800 for a approx body diameter closed tube into the ' wind "

In addition, plane losing control may dive or nose up or twist or turn

Forces above 3 to 4 g would exceed max design overload - ultimate - in a few seconds or less.

Last edited by SAMPUBLIUS; 13th Aug 2014 at 18:44. Reason: changed 25 inches to 25 square inches and 80 to 800
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