Originally Posted by
ExXB
While I agree, this has more to do with culture than religion.
I would disagree. When I worked out there, some would pray before every crosswind landing; yet I have never seen an Atheist pray before a difficult landing or situation. Much to their disappointment, I made them agree that the landing would be made by skill, not by divine intervention.
Originally Posted by
pattern_is_full
Aviation Herald says "a blade" fractured - no mention of location (fan, compressor, turbine).
For the vibration to continue, it is highly likely that it was an N1 blade failure. Shame you cannot feather them, eh? Will be interesting to see why the blade failed. An earlier bird strike, perhaps??
Originally Posted by
pattern_is_full
Aviation Herald says "a blade" fractured - no mention of location (fan, compressor, turbine).
For the vibration to continue, it is highly likely that it was an N1 blade failure. Shame you cannot feather them, eh? Will be interesting to see why the blade failed. An earlier bird strike, perhaps??