Should we allow aircraft to just dump fuel? Sounds fuel polluting. And quite expensive - their profits are too high.
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They take on more fuel than needed so that they can get a free set of glass tumblersOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostShould we allow aircraft to just dump fuel? Sounds fuel polluting. And quite expensive - their profits are too high."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell -
Would you prefer them to attempt a crash landing with a full tank of fuel?Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostShould we allow aircraft to just dump fuel? Sounds fuel polluting. And quite expensive - their profits are too high.
This is one of the reasons they dump fuel.Comment
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I remember collecting medals from the 1970 world cup squad from Esso.Originally posted by Paddy View PostThey take on more fuel than needed so that they can get a free set of glass tumblersComment
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Takeoff weight is higher than the maximum landing weightOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostShould we allow aircraft to just dump fuel? Sounds fuel polluting. And quite expensive - their profits are too high.
(Also, the lighter the aircraft is the slower it can fly/land - a nice bonus if you're missing some wheels)Comment
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Possibly have detachable fuel tanks that could be ejected out in case of an emergencyOriginally posted by Brussels Slumdog View PostWould you prefer them to attempt a crash landing with a full tank of fuel?
This is one of the reasons they dump fuel.
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So lower their fuel efficiency and load carrying ability by adding the weight of a pointlessly engineered solution to a problem that doesn't exist. They can simply burn off excess fuel by circling or dump it in an emergency.Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostPossibly have detachable fuel tanks that could be ejected out in case of an emergency
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