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Old May 23rd 07, 05:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
TheSmokingGnu
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Default Engine-out procedures and eccentric forces on engine pylons

Erik wrote:
I love the window seat, but dammit, I cannot look at the wing
ever. "Ok, if it didn't flex like that, it would be brittle
and snap. It's supposed to bounce, it's not supposed to break"

But nothing reassures me.


I find it helps in cases like these to watch a few videos of wing
loading tests, so you can see really just *how* far those wings can go
before breaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uo0C01Fwb8

TheSmokingGnu