welshbairn Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Think that plane engines go into reverse to slow them down after landing. Applaud the pilot. (Plane landing related ones) Always been confused about that (not the clapping arseholes). Why do they talk about reverse thrust? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Always been confused about that (not the clapping arseholes). Why do they talk about reverse thrust? The airflow is redirected. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millions Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Applauding the pilot is the mark of a scheme goblin. Usually has 10 cartons of fags and 5 litres of (shit) spirits tucked away in Agnes' bag 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 So the engine system is reversing momentum. @Bairnardo ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chief Toffee Teeth Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Use the internal doors of their houses to bulk out the Guy Fawkes bonfire.Have an old couch in the front garden. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittsburgh phil Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 So the engine system is reversing momentum. [mention=68117]Bairnardo[/mention] ? The engines only run one way, they use flaps and thrust reversers whilst killing the engine thrust. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, pittsburgh phil said: 3 hours ago, welshbairn said: So the engine system is reversing momentum. [mention=68117]Bairnardo[/mention] ? The engines only run one way, they use flaps and thrust reversers whilst killing the engine thrust. So basically switching the force of the engines into reverse? The jet engines might not be swivelling around or the fans reversing direction, but they are going into reverse mode. Standing up for the ignorant passenger from knowitalls like @Bairnardo here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Wear their one and only Ralph Lauren polo shirt when they go on holiday, airport lounges are full of them 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dug Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 So basically switching the force of the engines into reverse? The jet engines might not be swivelling around or the fans reversing direction, but they are going into reverse mode. Standing up for the ignorant passenger from knowitalls like [mention=68117]Bairnardo[/mention] here. You've got it mate. After landing there is a mechanical system that interrupts the normal thrust flow. Instead of straight behind the aeroplane it is forced in the direction of travel, or as close to as possible. The engines are then accelerated to maximise thrust in the opposite direction causing the aeroplane to slow down. The wheel brakes are only used when at low speeds. They can be used to slow the aircraft at higher speeds in emergency but it causes them to overheat. Overheating brakes can cause fires or melt the fuseable plugs in the tyres which will cause them to deflate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 So basically switching the force of the engines into reverse? The jet engines might not be swivelling around or the fans reversing direction, but they are going into reverse mode. Standing up for the ignorant passenger from knowitalls like [mention=68117]Bairnardo[/mention] here. No they are not going in reverse mode. Their thrust is being directed to act as a brake. Peasant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Share uncited, far right, borderline (or outright) racist memes. By the same token, poorer people always seem to be far more patriotic than richer people. Strange how the people who are the loudest about how much they love their country are the ones their country has let down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 25/03/2018 at 10:03, throbber said: You can do a lot worse than Elgin thank you very much. You’ve changed your tune. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 22 hours ago, Black Dug said: You've got it mate. After landing there is a mechanical system that interrupts the normal thrust flow. Instead of straight behind the aeroplane it is forced in the direction of travel, or as close to as possible. The engines are then accelerated to maximise thrust in the opposite direction causing the aeroplane to slow down. The wheel brakes are only used when at low speeds. They can be used to slow the aircraft at higher speeds in emergency but it causes them to overheat. Overheating brakes can cause fires or melt the fuseable plugs in the tyres which will cause them to deflate. They accelerate to slow down? I've heard it all now, no wonder I don't like them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Keep the upper classes in the manner they like to be accustomed too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Think the Royal Family work hard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Start unofficial queues in airports despite having assigned seating on the plane. Give you dirty looks if you dare to cut their self imposed line because you’re boarding earlier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden God Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/25/2018 at 23:36, heedthebaa said: Wear their one and only Ralph Lauren polo shirt when they go on holiday, airport lounges are full of them Also wear shorts at airport, was a guy in football/sports shorts at Glasgow Airport last Monday when it was fuckin freezing outside, doesn't matter where you are going. You can change when you get there. Was also a group of guys in full tracksuits, surely airport security is the last place you want to stand out and instantly be judged? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hate Maggie Thatcher. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, Cerberus said: Hate Maggie Thatcher. Get over it. Her success at obliterating the traditional unionised working classes has been pretty well absolute, and for their children it's an ancient memory. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Think Mike Tyson was the best boxer ever 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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