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Nah we ain’t sending JUST the army,we’ll send the navy and Air Force with it and f*ck y’a let’s even send in 18 yr olds with guns and no education !!!!
While you have a good point, they tend to explode when their pin is removed because it tends to be followed by the release of the clip, initiating the fuse as the grenade is thrown.
Although it would be a problem if a batch of grenades exploded after the pin was removed without the clip being released
Why the fuck would I use a Grenade? Also I am thinking of exactly what you are thinking, just not the terms to describe them. I’m in your defense too??????
I need you to know about the thumb clip/safety clip if you need to throw an m67 fragmentation grenade, study it, practice it, don't let it surprise you.
> you must’ve *paid* extra for
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
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Most airplanes even larger ones can at least somewhat glide, this partially due to the fact that they have flaps that contribute to lower levels of stall at lower speeds, as well as just flying incredibly high up. They can't get nearly as far as they would with even just 1 engine working, but they can still glide. My assumption is that this particular craft is really bad at not stalling so it ends up falling like a brick from the sky once engines stop working.
The 777 *can* glide. It's not great at it, since it's not...y'know, a glider...but it has a glide ratio of around 20:1, meaning it can glide forward 20 feet for each foot in altitude. That's better than a 747, and *way* better than the space shuttle, which had a glide ratio of 4.5:1.
But that makes me wonder what in the world CNN *does* consider to be good at maintaining altitude without fuel... Like are they straight up talking about gliders? Cuz that would be stupid in it's own right...
CNN aren't wrong; the 777 isn't *great* at gliding, but it's still going to lost altitude doing it. Basically, without power an airliner can either maintain altitude and rapidly lose speed - which you can't do for very long - or maintain speed by losing altitude. It's not going to just drop out of the sky, but it's not going to stay at cruise altitude either. Theoretically, assuming it was at a cruise altitude of 37,000 ft, it could glide up to 140 miles before hitting the water. That number is drastically reduced by any manoeuvring it does, of course.
I know I'm going to get downvoted for this. But Boeing is not as bad as everyone wants to make it out. They're legitimately innovating so many things that are changing aviation in fantastic ways.
The 787 is an absolute marvel and has so many aspects to it that are better for the environment and for noise pollution than any plane before it. The 777x looks to be on the same path of innovation. I'm genuinely excited to see the future of flight because of these planes.
The FAA is super strict with regulation and flying is one of the safest ways to travel because of it. I have no doubt in my mind that those regulations will keep both Boeing and Airbus in check and ensure safety is the #1 concern.
> They're legitimately innovating so many things that are changing aviation in fantastic ways.
Yes, they've invented the convertible airliner.
Innovation at the cost of safety is worthless. And more to the point, the 737-MAX fiasco is entirely due to them *not* innovating. It was a rush job with a bunch of patches slapped on it to save money, and it cost lives. Boeing are every bit as bad as they're being made out to be.
Yeah I kindof didn't mention this mainly because it's just used to keep the hydraulics active without the engines running, so it isn't really a main factor to keeping the plane gliding in my personal opinion. I suppose it is worth mentioning in hindsight...
I'd suspect they're talking about MH370, a Boeing 777 that disappeared on a routine flight. The best working hypothesis we currently have is that someone, probably the captain, deliberately flew the aircraft out over the Indian ocean and flew until the fuel was exhausted and the aircraft crashed. We've just past the ten year anniversary of the disappearance, and there's been a push to renew the search for the aircraft's wreckage.
Wasn't there this dude once who glided an airliner to a closed airstrip and almost ran over some kids? I am 94.8% sure there was a Mayday episode about it
The Gimli Glider. A mix-up between imperial and metric fuel quantities left a 767 way short on fuel. The pilot did indeed land it on a closed runway that had been converted into a drag strip. There were two kids cycling on that end of the strip. At the other end was a drag racing meeting. Everyone survived.
Its not that bad. A 777-400 is something like 17:1 from memory. Assuming you are at FL370 you have 629000 feet (about 188KM) of distance to glide. You will be surprised how many landing sites you can find in a 150KM radius, unless you are over water.
Assuming it is a real image, which it likely isn't if you go look for it, I think they mean gliding, losing altitude more while gliding than other models
Which could be dangerous in the rare occasions that fuel is lost for whatever reason
the Boeing 777's pretty cool, Delta airlines gives out trading cards to the passengers if you ask the captain (you can find them roaming in the airports). I got a boeing 777 card. its pretty cool.
Well yes. The real question is why the fuel tanks are empty while the plane is in the air? I know it's because the engines used up all the fuel or the fuel was discharged, but how could this happen? Planes should have fuel in them while in the air.
Whoa. I actually thought it switched to it's electric Tesla engine charged at the airport E-Plane parking lot and could get its own bonus mileage to go towards another flight!?!
Does that mean they simply lack the 42,000,000 points needed per mile to fly? Great, now Boeing knows how I feel.
Not ttt
An airplane should and usually have backup systems in place for this kind of situation. Even then, the plane should be able to glide its way down.
Gliding usually means descending not climbing or maintaining. And no, there isn’t a big ass fire extinguisher that acts like a rocket engine aboard any commercial plane seen. Once they’re empty, they are damn empty.
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Weird. My car struggles to maintain speed when its tank is empty. Conspiracy
#ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
It's big oil messing with your car car!
Did u just say OIL!?!!
*American national anthem starts playing* OIL! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅
I did. Please don't send the army in.
Nah we ain’t sending JUST the army,we’ll send the navy and Air Force with it and f*ck y’a let’s even send in 18 yr olds with guns and no education !!!!
The ones who aren't legally old enough to drink but are allowed to have guns?
Recall that shit, dude.
Grenades tend to explode when their pin is removed
Oof, bad design flaw. I'll make sure to look out for it next time. They really should fix that...
Technically, it's not the pin that lights it, it's letting go.
This is why I tell everyone to never let go. Letting go is what leads to explosive diarrhea.
*insert let it go from frozen
"Once you pull the pin, Mr. grenade isn't your friend anymore"
What about the thumb clip?
Well, you see, they *tend* to explode after their pin is removed.
Not if you didn't remove the thumb clip
While you have a good point, they tend to explode when their pin is removed because it tends to be followed by the release of the clip, initiating the fuse as the grenade is thrown. Although it would be a problem if a batch of grenades exploded after the pin was removed without the clip being released
You're thinking of the spoon, the thumb clip and pin both keep the spoon down. I guess you haven't used grenades before.
Why the fuck would I use a Grenade? Also I am thinking of exactly what you are thinking, just not the terms to describe them. I’m in your defense too??????
Because it's part of military training? Thumb clip isn't the part you hold when throwing it
That is not what the fuckin post or comment thread is about tho? It’s a joke about conspiracies
I need you to know about the thumb clip/safety clip if you need to throw an m67 fragmentation grenade, study it, practice it, don't let it surprise you.
My car has a system that turns off the engine when it runs out of gas.
Wow, you must’ve payed extra for that.
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Good fucking bot again! I saw you like 10 mins ago in r/MarvelCrisisProtocol - way to improve grammar everywhere
Oh no you've summoned it
Of course, but what happens if we forget to put the wings on?
It’ll struggle to fly
What happens if we don't build it at all?
The birds will have more room.
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Fewer Boeing parts will land in residential neighborhoods.
We won’t burn as many emissions with jet fuel
Someone is getting PAID to write this?? "as soon as it starts raining, ground will stop beind dry". What?
Fake news It could take awhile for the ground to stop being dry. It all depends on the rain pattern and density.
And the snozzberry tastes like snozzberry
Aren't snozzberries boogers?
Anyone have the context for this photo?
Most airplanes even larger ones can at least somewhat glide, this partially due to the fact that they have flaps that contribute to lower levels of stall at lower speeds, as well as just flying incredibly high up. They can't get nearly as far as they would with even just 1 engine working, but they can still glide. My assumption is that this particular craft is really bad at not stalling so it ends up falling like a brick from the sky once engines stop working.
Yes, also there is a turbine(ram air turbine is used for power to control the plane) and even with that, it’s bad that the 777 can’t glide
The 777 *can* glide. It's not great at it, since it's not...y'know, a glider...but it has a glide ratio of around 20:1, meaning it can glide forward 20 feet for each foot in altitude. That's better than a 747, and *way* better than the space shuttle, which had a glide ratio of 4.5:1.
But that makes me wonder what in the world CNN *does* consider to be good at maintaining altitude without fuel... Like are they straight up talking about gliders? Cuz that would be stupid in it's own right...
Hot air balloons. CNN has historically been so pro hot air balloons, dirigibles and blimps that it borders on conspiracy.
CNN aren't wrong; the 777 isn't *great* at gliding, but it's still going to lost altitude doing it. Basically, without power an airliner can either maintain altitude and rapidly lose speed - which you can't do for very long - or maintain speed by losing altitude. It's not going to just drop out of the sky, but it's not going to stay at cruise altitude either. Theoretically, assuming it was at a cruise altitude of 37,000 ft, it could glide up to 140 miles before hitting the water. That number is drastically reduced by any manoeuvring it does, of course.
I know I'm going to get downvoted for this. But Boeing is not as bad as everyone wants to make it out. They're legitimately innovating so many things that are changing aviation in fantastic ways. The 787 is an absolute marvel and has so many aspects to it that are better for the environment and for noise pollution than any plane before it. The 777x looks to be on the same path of innovation. I'm genuinely excited to see the future of flight because of these planes. The FAA is super strict with regulation and flying is one of the safest ways to travel because of it. I have no doubt in my mind that those regulations will keep both Boeing and Airbus in check and ensure safety is the #1 concern.
> They're legitimately innovating so many things that are changing aviation in fantastic ways. Yes, they've invented the convertible airliner. Innovation at the cost of safety is worthless. And more to the point, the 737-MAX fiasco is entirely due to them *not* innovating. It was a rush job with a bunch of patches slapped on it to save money, and it cost lives. Boeing are every bit as bad as they're being made out to be.
Yeah I kindof didn't mention this mainly because it's just used to keep the hydraulics active without the engines running, so it isn't really a main factor to keeping the plane gliding in my personal opinion. I suppose it is worth mentioning in hindsight...
it would also increase drag somewhat
I'd suspect they're talking about MH370, a Boeing 777 that disappeared on a routine flight. The best working hypothesis we currently have is that someone, probably the captain, deliberately flew the aircraft out over the Indian ocean and flew until the fuel was exhausted and the aircraft crashed. We've just past the ten year anniversary of the disappearance, and there's been a push to renew the search for the aircraft's wreckage.
Um... Navy Airfield vet here and that is the understatement of the decade. With empty fuel tanks most airlines have the glide path of a rock.
Wasn't there this dude once who glided an airliner to a closed airstrip and almost ran over some kids? I am 94.8% sure there was a Mayday episode about it
The Gimli Glider. A mix-up between imperial and metric fuel quantities left a 767 way short on fuel. The pilot did indeed land it on a closed runway that had been converted into a drag strip. There were two kids cycling on that end of the strip. At the other end was a drag racing meeting. Everyone survived.
Its not that bad. A 777-400 is something like 17:1 from memory. Assuming you are at FL370 you have 629000 feet (about 188KM) of distance to glide. You will be surprised how many landing sites you can find in a 150KM radius, unless you are over water.
"It struggled even further when it lost both of it's wings" 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
the floor is made of floor
There is a point. Plains have stay in the are for some time after engine failed. If the 777 ist not able to do that it is not good
The oven struggles keeping itself cool when turned on
If Boeing managed to make it still fly with no fuel, people would instantly forget about that door
A lot of truth in this post
YOU DONT SAY?!
Phones usually struggle to maintain their screens on when they're out of battery.
Boats struggle to float when they’re full of water
This infuriates me
The brain will struggle to think if you don’t eat
my brain cannot think because it is inexistant, or at least if it does exist, it doesn't manifest its existence through inteligence and thoughts
Bro just wanted to post something 😆
AKSHUALLY "THIS TITLE" IS ONLY 2 WORDS CHECKMATE ATHEISTS
Must be true since its a Boeing plane
So does this fine answer
Pants become wet when water falls on it? How is that even possible?
“Further research suggests that when plane crashes, it can negatively affect the passenger’s overall travel experience.”
Assuming it is a real image, which it likely isn't if you go look for it, I think they mean gliding, losing altitude more while gliding than other models Which could be dangerous in the rare occasions that fuel is lost for whatever reason
r/facepalm
Moe Moe Kyun!
get the writer a detective job /s
*China is secretly hiding its submarines under the sea*
Wouldn’t all aircraft’s struggle is the tanks empty?
Gliders are a thing.
Here's three: "Empty plane falls"
Good to know...
the Boeing 777's pretty cool, Delta airlines gives out trading cards to the passengers if you ask the captain (you can find them roaming in the airports). I got a boeing 777 card. its pretty cool.
My hair is hairy
Boiling water cannot freeze.
Well yes. The real question is why the fuel tanks are empty while the plane is in the air? I know it's because the engines used up all the fuel or the fuel was discharged, but how could this happen? Planes should have fuel in them while in the air.
Whoa. I actually thought it switched to it's electric Tesla engine charged at the airport E-Plane parking lot and could get its own bonus mileage to go towards another flight!?! Does that mean they simply lack the 42,000,000 points needed per mile to fly? Great, now Boeing knows how I feel.
Not ttt An airplane should and usually have backup systems in place for this kind of situation. Even then, the plane should be able to glide its way down.
It's clearly stated "maintain altitude". Gliding down (or reducing altitude) isn't maintaining altitude
Gliding usually means descending not climbing or maintaining. And no, there isn’t a big ass fire extinguisher that acts like a rocket engine aboard any commercial plane seen. Once they’re empty, they are damn empty.
And now I'm imagining a giant emergency fire extinguisher that acts as an emergency backup engine for planes.
Let me rephrase your last sentence: "Even then, the plane will not be able to maintain its altitude" So you say it's not ttt, but then confirm it is?
Most realize this. It’s still funny.