Recent content by Martin-123

Thank you Astronuc.

Thank you Flyboy, and all others, for these excellent replies.

Hi All, Do the left side and right side engines of a plane rotate in the same or opposite directions? Is the angular momentum (gyroscopic effect) of the engine shaft, blades, etc., sufficient to affect the flight path of a plane with large engines? In military fighters, such an effect could be...

Thank you Lnewqban, mfb and other responders. I have to admit to being slightly disappointed. It's such a cool idea, but if the advantages aren't there, then they aren't there. ... I have another engine question for my next post... Many thanks to all.

Thank you Baluncore. 1. Failed engines contribute considerable drag and weight in the air and on water. 2. Double control mechanisms and pilot training? 3. Parachutes and floatation devices? 4. True. Also design, build & maintenance costs. Tia.

Hi All. The idea has obviously been considered and rejected, so I'm just asking for someone to educate me on why having the ability to (manually) dump the engines of an airliner using explosive bolts, in the event of an engine fire or explosion, is not a good idea. Surely this would considerably...