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Old January 17th 09, 08:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Hudson River A320

On Jan 17, 6:45*am, Peter Higgs
wrote:
Hi All, When we first saw those pictures of the passengers standing on
the wings we did not realise that there were no engines on the underside
of the wings. They had snapped off in the landing, making the plane a
much better boat.

I wonder if this is an Airbus design feature, which could be activated by
the 'Ditch Switch'. Next time I see any of the lads from Chester, I
will ask them just what the Ditch Switch does.

They certainly make very good planes at Broughton.

Pilot Pete



Slightly off topic but..... http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/SUPERGT/3384/
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