16 Jan 09
Originally posted by FMFI blame Bush.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/7832191.stm
Is this more evidence that the US should not be buying any aircraft from subsidized European manufacturers?
In all seriousness, that nobody died in that river is a testament how good the emergency response was.
16 Jan 09
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Originally posted by FMFThey just need to up the global warming until all birds are extinct.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/7832191.stm
Is this more evidence that the US should not be buying any aircraft from subsidized European manufacturers?
Besides, if they build their planes like they build their cars, then the plane would have sunk in seconds.
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by Bartshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competition_between_Airbus_and_Boeing#Safety
Is there any evidence that airbusses are less safe then say boeings ?
Both aircraft manufacturers have enjoyed very good safety records on their late-model aircraft. By convention, both companies tend to avoid safety comparisons when selling their aircraft to airlines. That being said, aircraft such as the Airbus A340 and Boeing 777, both introduced during the 1990s and 2000s, have never had any fatal accidents. Most of the other aircraft which dominate the companies' aircraft sales, such as the Boeing 737-NG and Airbus A320 families (as well as both companies' wide-body offerings) have very good safety records as well. Older model aircraft such as the Boeing 737 Original, Airbus A300 and Airbus A310, which were respecively first flown during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, have had higher rates of fatal accidents.[22]
17 Jan 09
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This crash is the only one I can think of in which people might have been saved by those silly little inflatable life vests you always see the stewardess display before you take off. It always gives me a chuckle when they go through the motions because if and when you crash if history is any indication, the vest has zero chance of doing you any good whatsoever. Perhaps they go through the motions merely for some sort of psychological benefit? In fact, if the people on A320 had had to use them they would all have probably died from hypothermia. LOL.
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17 Jan 09
Originally posted by FMFI must admit I did not read the story. I'm wondering why you think there is something inherently wrong with the aircraft when both engines sucked geese. The Airbus 320 does some interesting things for a water strike, such as closing off all valves below the water line so the plane will stay afloat longer.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/7832191.stm
Is this more evidence that the US should not be buying any aircraft from subsidized European manufacturers?
It sounds to me like you're not a pilot. I am, and I had an engine catastrophically malfunction at 5,200 feet while hauling skydivers. Everyone made it safely back to ground and airport, including a disabled plane with no power. It's all in the skill of the pilot, and until you've landed a dead plane with all persons intact I daresay you have no room to talk.
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by BadwaterWhy would one need to be a pilot who has landed a malfunctioning plane, to discuss whether some planes are more likely to malfunction ?
I must admit I did not read the story. I'm wondering why you think there is something inherently wrong with the aircraft when both engines sucked geese. The Airbus 320 does some interesting things for a water strike, such as closing off all valves below the water line so the plane will stay afloat longer.
It sounds to me like you're not a pilot. I am, an ...[text shortened]... until you've landed a dead plane with all persons intact I daresay you have no room to talk.
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by BadwaterAbsolutely.
It's all in the skill of the pilot, and until you've landed a dead plane with all persons intact I daresay you have no room to talk.
From all accounts the pilot's an absolute hero and should receive the highest commendation and praise in landing this jet. For him to have landed without any loss required getting the plane into the most perfect attitude before laying it down. Planes usually break up when put down on water. Whether luck or experience or his experience creating his luck, the decision to avert a major CBD disaster and land on water should be remembered for the courage and steely nerve required for that harrowing task.
No plane is immune to birdstrike. Unfortunately not every jet has a Chesley Sullenberger in the left seat. Fortunately for the passengers on the US Airways Airbus A320, taking off from NYC's La Guardia airport heading for Charlotte, North Carolina, they did.