Re:Aviation Is on a Low-Carbon Flight Path
by tomerico on Thursday November 07, 2019 @01:24PM
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Aren’t planes already designed for landing at full weight for cases where the plane needs to turn around and land where it departed?
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Re:Aviation Is on a Low-Carbon Flight Path
by jandrese on Thursday November 07, 2019 @01:28PM
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Yes, but they are only intended to use it in rare emergencies. It stresses the airframe components and reduces the life of the aircraft. To build an aircraft that lands heavy every time you need a much stronger undercarriage and frame.
Re:Aviation Is on a Low-Carbon Flight Path
by user5994461 on Thursday November 07, 2019 @08:57PM
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and how often are planes fully loaded with fuel? A plane only needs enough fuel to reach the next destination. Saves the weight and money.
Re:Aviation Is on a Low-Carbon Flight Path
by QuotedForTruth on Thursday November 07, 2019 @01:29PM
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Some planes are capable of that and some aren't. Some have fuel dumping systems to get weight down.