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Forum: Rumours & News

10th Jan 2021, 13:04

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737-500 missing in Indonesia

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Posted By WatchTheSkies

DaveReidUK The first 20 sec of the data is...

DaveReidUK

The first 20 sec of the data is the left turn. I assume the aircraft became inverted as it explains the lateral speed increase and heading direction changes. When the plane is inverted,...

Forum: Rumours & News

10th Jan 2021, 12:43

Replies: 871

737-500 missing in Indonesia

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Posted By WatchTheSkies

Euclideanplane There are different types of...

Euclideanplane

There are different types of drag. The drag in the case of reverser unlock or severe damage is parasite drag. Refer to
www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Drag

Forum: Rumours & News

10th Jan 2021, 12:40

Replies: 871

737-500 missing in Indonesia

Views: 965,255

Posted By WatchTheSkies

DaveReidUK I am assuming the aircraft was...

DaveReidUK

I am assuming the aircraft was inverted from 8000' as that explains the lateral speed increase and the revers from the initial 20s of left turn. So when you are inverted. From the...

Forum: Rumours & News

10th Jan 2021, 11:09

Replies: 871

737-500 missing in Indonesia

Views: 965,255

Posted By WatchTheSkies

Not sure which data you are referring to but i...

Not sure which data you are referring to but i was using this one below

Analysis
042 to 030 in 6s = -2°/s
030 to 023 in 3s = -3.5°/s
023 to 006 in 3s = approx -6°/s ( approx -60ft/s)
006...

Forum: Rumours & News

10th Jan 2021, 07:08

Replies: 871

737-500 missing in Indonesia

Views: 965,255

Posted By WatchTheSkies

If the flight data is correct, Reverser Unlocked...

If the flight data is correct, Reverser Unlocked or severe damage to the left engine could be a possibility. The aircraft appeared to yaw to the left at an increasing rate until it entered the sea....

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