Yes.And have for what 40 yrs? The key here is that they do it for commercial purposes. Why would Russia fly to V where inflation is a million %, people are starving and a socialist is on charge. Humanitarian aid?

(Written on 2019年 04月 12日)(Permalink)

Russia would never allow US flights to any place within their sphere of influence. Why do we?

(Written on 2019年 04月 12日)(Permalink)

I agree. Stress test the hell out of the tests engines until they blow up. Then see what failed and improve that. But can't efficiencies be engineered into resisting engines? Guess I'm too simple.

(Written on 2019年 02月 19日)(Permalink)

And the 787. What a disaster. This engine apparently was never stress tested it they would have found the flaws. Some sales manager decided that since the technology worked on a smaller version it'd be fine on the big one.

(Written on 2019年 02月 19日)(Permalink)

Sorry to offend you. But yes, WHY. Why should airframes so similar in size and weight need an entirely different engine? Thrust is thrust. And efficient engine should work on an A321 if it works on a 737, shouldn’t it? If you’re not too offended, please educate me, Mr GE ,PW, RR or Saran.

(Written on 2019年 02月 18日)(Permalink)

Why does EVERY model of aircraft require a new engine design? Seems pretty silly.

(Written on 2019年 02月 16日)(Permalink)

Aeromexico #AM770 from Guadalajara suffered nose cone/radome damage on approach to Tijuana. Local media reporting it collided with a drone. Check Twitter @TomPodolec for pics

(Written on 2018年 12月 21日)(Permalink)

And what is the effective range (altitude) of a 12 gauge?

(Written on 2018年 12月 21日)(Permalink)

Why should people have to pay for disposing of these? Get rid of drones above 50 feet.

(Written on 2018年 12月 21日)(Permalink)

If “operators” cannot police themselves, the people (gov) will do it for them. As usual, it takes only a few to ruin it for all. Unfortunately, it will not happen until blood and guts are part of the story.

(Written on 2018年 12月 21日)(Permalink)