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What pilots actually do during turbulence — and why your fear of the wing falling off is mathematically impossible
Commercial aircraft wings are tested to flex 25-26 feet upward before failing. The last commercial aviation wing failure happened in 1981. Pilots view turbulence as a comfort issue, not a safety issue ...
A dramatic piece of cockpit footage out of China is making the rounds this week, and it’s the kind of video that reminds you why test pilots get paid what they do. On June 11, ... Read more ...
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