Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

9/11 showed us the damages of a plane crash with a full load of fuel can do and goes to show why dumping fuel is part of the procedures when planes are coming inf for a landing under "strained" conditions.


Fuel dumping is overwhelmingly to prevent or minimize an overweight landing and subsequent brake/tire overheating and inspections. It’s got not much to do with minimizing fuel-fed fire after impact.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: