If not birds then it's insects
3. Diverted. details and pics at av herald. http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4d1de8cc&opt=0 |
I would have had another crack. I mean what is the chance of hitting a cloud locusts on the third attempt eh? It's just like betting on red in roulette. Mind you, roulette hasn't been my strong suite either :(,
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Originally Posted by Lord Farringdon
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I would have had another crack. I mean what is the chance of hitting a cloud locusts on the third attempt eh? It's just like betting on red in roulette. Mind you, roulette hasn't been my strong suite either :(,
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Locust clouds can be rather large. A desert locust swarm can be 460 square miles in size and pack between 40 and 80 million locusts into less than half a square mile. See here:-
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/a...group/locusts/ |
I think this belongs in "you know you're in Africa when...."
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Can you close an open cockpit window in flight on the 737?
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You could both open and close the DV window on a 707 - same mechanism and shape as the 737. I've done it so I know, and that was at 250kts. But I'm not so sure about being able to wipe the windscreen clean!!
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Ok! Thank you Bergerie1! = )
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What about the engines?
Obviously the locusts are not as hard on the engines as Canada Geese.
What proportion of the locusts go into the core and how much effect do they have? Obviously the compressor was not clogged and perhaps they raised the EGT. Extra work for the engineers after landing? |
So, how to get rid of those pesky bugs? Hey, I've got an idea....
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Originally Posted by RatherBeFlying
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Obviously the locusts are not as hard on the engines as Canada Geese.
What proportion of the locusts go into the core and how much effect do they have? Obviously the compressor was not clogged and perhaps they raised the EGT. Extra work for the engineers after landing? However, even in a severe case, I can't imagine the impact being more than a few percent loss of efficiency. |
Salute!
Teah, TD , lottsa stuff will bypass the engine core/hp compressor disks. We had a massive seagull encounter years ago at Myrtle Beach, and the TF-41 fan sent a bunch thru the bypass duct and maybe half a dozen got stuck around the turbine exhaust nozzle and burned to a crisp, heh heh. Fan blades were in bad shape but good enuf for the pilot to get the Sluf back on the ground. Gums sends... |
Originally Posted by Bergerie1
(Post 10666028)
You could both open and close the DV window on a 707 - same mechanism and shape as the 737. I've done it so I know, and that was at 250kts. But I'm not so sure about being able to wipe the windscreen clean!!
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How does one clean the cockpit windows in flight?
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Originally Posted by Check Airman
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How does one clean the cockpit windows in flight?
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Originally Posted by Check Airman
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How does one clean the cockpit windows in flight?
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You could both open and close the DV window on a 707 - same mechanism and shape as the 737. I've done it so I know, and that was at 250kts. But I'm not so sure about being able to wipe the windscreen clean!! (b) Precipitation conditions. (1) Means shall be provided for maintaining a sufficient portion of the windshield clear so that both pilots are afforded a sufficiently extensive view along the flight path in all normal flight attitudes of the airplane. Such means shall be designed to function under the following conditions without continuous attention on the part of the crew: (i) In heavy rain at speeds up to 1.6 Vs1, flaps retracted, (ii) In the most severe icing conditions for which approval of the airplane is desired. (2) In addition to the means prescribed in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph at least the first pilot shall be provided with a window which, when the cabin is not pressurized, is openable under the conditions prescribed in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph, and which provides the view specified in that subparagraph. The design shall be such that when the window is opened sufficient protection from the elements will be provided against the impairment of the pilot's vision. I had the windshield of a Cessna 310 iced over a long time ago, with no alcohol in the tank. I was able to reach out the parking ticket window, and pry off enough ice to see to land. |
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