- #1
wolram
Gold Member
Dearly Missed
- 4,446
- 558
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1953562/flying_with_one_wing/
can fly with one wing.
can fly with one wing.
Brilliant! said:Is there any question of whether or not this is fake? When it lands, you can tell the plane is a CGI model. The cockpit hatch opens awkwardly, and the prop slows and then stops unnaturally. Not to mention, the cameraman is the best in the world and should be on a Hollywood set instead of filming shorts for video sites, because it's pretty amazing how he was able to keep a speeding plane framed perfectly as it circled him several times at high speeds.
Pretty much, yeah.Borek said:It looks like an aerobatics plane (Zivko Edge 540?), they are designed to deny physics.
Exactly. If you've never seen one of these things in action in normal circumstances, you should watch one before calling BS on this.Dave said:The reason this is entirely plausible is because these stunt planes are way over-powered. They don't need the wings to provide lift - just point the thrust skyward and up it goes. The wings serve more as a place to put control surfaces.
I don't see any of that either, and:Brilliant! said:Is there any question of whether or not this is fake? When it lands, you can tell the plane is a CGI model. The cockpit hatch opens awkwardly, and the prop slows and then stops unnaturally.
What are you talking about?! The camera work is terrible!Not to mention, the cameraman is the best in the world and should be on a Hollywood set instead of filming shorts for video sites, because it's pretty amazing how he was able to keep a speeding plane framed perfectly as it circled him several times at high speeds.
Critics have even posted their own films pointing out subtle differences in paint colour and design between the "real" plane and the what they presume to be a model.
Andre said:The flip to the landing may not be magic either
October 30, 2008
http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/AVwebInsiderBlog_ViralVideo_KillaThrill_LostWingLanding_199096-1.html" [Broken]
By Russ Niles
So it arrived with the morning batch of e-mail and it shocked the hell out of me. Here was an aerobatic plane of some kind going into what looked like a routine snap roll and the right wing falls off.
What's interesting is that our "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOBB_-gZFNo"" this week shows the successful landing of an RC model with one wing, and the similarities are quite eerie.
They end there, though.
The RC video is real. The video of James Andersson, if that's his real name, is a fake — a fairly clever one, but a fake nonetheless.
OmCheeto said:It looked fairly real to me when I first saw it.
But AV weekly says it's a hoax.
I didn't realize RC airplanes had gotten so large. Back when I was a kid, they only had 2 foot wingspans. The ones nowadays have 6 foot wingspans.
There's also a video where someone has dissected various images from the original video and confirmed that it is fake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J72y_qFV2oc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param [Broken] name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J72y_qFV2oc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
I double checked. It's true.
I believe the pilot and cockpit cover opening at the end were added with CGI.
Very convincing hoax. Had me fooled.
I think it is the fact that it is possible in a real sized stunt plane that makes it so believable.
We should try and talk Andre into trying it.
Cyrus said:Do you really have to consult a website to see if that video is fake?
OmCheeto said:Yes. I'm a boat geek, not a plane geek. The kinematic anomalies in the video flew right past me.
It must be my young eyes. I've grown-up in the CGI-enabled world, be it Pixar or video games. They haven't created CGI advanced enough that I can't spot from a mile away.Cyrus said:It's not that. It's that the CGI is justttt sooo bad. (I have a pet peve about CGI. I HATE HATE HATE it.)
Yes, planes can fly with one wing, but it requires skilled and experienced pilots to control the flight. In most cases, the plane has to be kept at a certain altitude and speed to maintain stability.
Planes are designed to be aerodynamically stable, meaning they can fly with imbalances in their structure. The remaining wing and other control surfaces, such as the rudder and ailerons, can be used to maintain balance and control the flight.
Yes, flying with one wing is considered an emergency situation and there are potential safety concerns. The pilot must be highly trained and follow specific procedures to ensure the safety of the passengers and the aircraft. Additionally, the remaining wing may experience extra stress and strain, so it is important to land as soon as possible.
Yes, there have been instances where pilots have successfully landed a plane with only one wing. In 1989, British Airways Flight 5390 lost its cockpit windshield and the captain was partially ejected from the plane. The co-pilot was able to land the plane safely with only one wing.
Flying with one wing is an extremely rare occurrence and is usually caused by a severe malfunction or accident. Airlines have strict maintenance and safety procedures in place to prevent such situations from happening. In most cases, planes are grounded for repairs or replacement of damaged parts.