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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

24th Oct 2007, 18:04

Replies: 227

The answer to all our secrets

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Posted By Lax Pax

Thanks for the reply, N. So then...

Thanks for the reply, N.

So then wing-mounted engines would not be angled because there's no fuselage and associated air stream to deal with(?).

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

24th Oct 2007, 17:31

Replies: 227

The answer to all our secrets

Views: 44,136

Posted By Lax Pax

Angle of Engines on MD-80

Why are (at least some) airliner engines mounted at an up angle to the horizon--the intake end higher than the nozzle end? I first noticed the design element on the MD-80.
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Forum: Rumours & News

22nd Feb 2006, 20:20

Replies: 27

Emirates B777 of the runway in Singapore

Views: 16,912

Posted By Lax Pax

This is one of those things that impresses me...

This is one of those things that impresses me about professional pilots. In the above scenario, a pilot, after thirty years of flying, experiences his first problem on take-off that requires a...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

17th May 2005, 02:04

Replies: 1

ILS Question

Views: 735

Posted By Lax Pax

ILS Question

Painfully basic question.

For approaches calling for a turn near short final (e.g. Kai Tak, KDCA), is ILS of any use? If so, how?

Thanks.

Forum: Questions

8th Oct 2002, 20:03

Replies: 2

Man vs. Machine

Views: 672

Posted By Lax Pax

Man vs. Machine

Because aviation interests me, and I frequently fly as a passenger, I pay attention to the details of the approach and touchdown of each flight I take. And at the end of each flight I always wonder...

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