Re:Boeing 787 Suffers Rare Dual Engine Failure on Landing
by ricardobeat on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @01:02PM
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I think almost every plane can glide safely for a lot longer than it takes to restart the engines. Could be dangerous at low altitudes still.
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Re:Boeing 787 Suffers Rare Dual Engine Failure on Landing
by aaronmdjones on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @02:15PM
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That and restarting an engine in-flight is faster than starting it on the ground because it's already spinning (by virtue of sailing through the air, like a windmill). This is, aptly, called windmill starting.