B737 Gear, wheels uncovered when retracted
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They probably don't know.
And if they ask about it, just tell 'em that its normal and everything else that covers them up is weird!
Just like telling people who are scared about flying in "small planes" that there's less to go wrong on them than on the airliners!
And if they ask about it, just tell 'em that its normal and everything else that covers them up is weird!
Just like telling people who are scared about flying in "small planes" that there's less to go wrong on them than on the airliners!
Lamb of God,
When the Designers are designing a new plane they are always looking for ways to reduce weight . I don't think there are many things on aircraft that are there "just cause it's nice".
They fill the tyres up with Nitrogen rather than air because it is an inert gas, it expands and contracts less than air and it carries less moisture (think corrosion) .
Framer
(ps my opinions only please correct if I am wrong)
When the Designers are designing a new plane they are always looking for ways to reduce weight . I don't think there are many things on aircraft that are there "just cause it's nice".
They fill the tyres up with Nitrogen rather than air because it is an inert gas, it expands and contracts less than air and it carries less moisture (think corrosion) .
Framer
(ps my opinions only please correct if I am wrong)
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framer, in most respects you are quite right, but there's a bigger issue: Airlines like things that will make them more money, & give them a competitive edge.
Thus IFE systems, & other gee-whiz gadgets that will attract pax or reduce cost. Think A380 with 2 seats in front and 500-600-700 in back. And an airline will accept 100# increase in engine weight if it saves 200# fuel on a long flight.
Thus IFE systems, & other gee-whiz gadgets that will attract pax or reduce cost. Think A380 with 2 seats in front and 500-600-700 in back. And an airline will accept 100# increase in engine weight if it saves 200# fuel on a long flight.
