AirLander take off then 2nd Flight Mishap
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The elevators looked like they were deflected down not up. . Odd. Also the fwd fan doesnt seem to be right. Strange.
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This aircraft was said to have had a chequered history in the short time that it was operated by the US Army.
I think we should be told.
I think we should be told.
Ok.
I'm a military pilot, with both rotary and fixed wing experience in places where locals occasionally test their bang-sticks in a friendly way towards you.
I was always led to believe that 2000ft kept you safe from small arms fire, but I am sure one of the other ex mil pilots will be along to explain my error soon if you are correct.....
p.s. I love the fact that being resolutely positive towards something can be described as "trolling"
I'm a military pilot, with both rotary and fixed wing experience in places where locals occasionally test their bang-sticks in a friendly way towards you.
I was always led to believe that 2000ft kept you safe from small arms fire, but I am sure one of the other ex mil pilots will be along to explain my error soon if you are correct.....
p.s. I love the fact that being resolutely positive towards something can be described as "trolling"
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ap02_DLRSC.pdf
"Can land on water, snow and sand..."
(But not on grass?)
(But not on grass?)
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It does have a computer flying it. I was told by one of their design engineers that it is unstable and flown by a FBW system with synthetic stability. Even so it is apparently a real handful to fly.
I can't understand why the fwd thrusters weren't moved to push the nose up. There was plenty of time yet they remained orientated fore and aft.
I can't understand why the fwd thrusters weren't moved to push the nose up. There was plenty of time yet they remained orientated fore and aft.
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I just can't fathom how well it can do with headwind or side wind.
AFAICT there is little or no facility for Airlander to apply sidethrust (or does it 'weathercock' and head into the wind)?
How effective could an airship rudder be?
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Is that the best location for flight deck?
Where else would you put it?
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