[simpits-tech] [OT]Interesting flight...

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I've seen slight distortion to the cabin before, but it was barely noticeable.  Not quite seen a full ripple, but have felt a couple, especially when sitting on the jumpseat of an EMB 145.

Mind you the Super 80 is so long, its not surprising the cabin deformed.  I still wonder how they managed to build that thing so narrow and long, and keep it from bending permanently.

Darren


>  from:    Gene Buckle <geneb@deltasoft.com>
>  date:    Thu, 24 Jul 2003 16:01:25
>  to:      simpits-tech@simpits.org
>  subject: Re: [simpits-tech] [OT]Interesting flight...
> 
> I'm currently typing this from sunny Southern California.  Corona to be
> exact.  I got shipped off from my local job in Auburn, WA down here for a
> new group meeting.  It should prove to be interesting. :)
> 
> Anyway, I noticed something really weird as we were taking off from
> Sea-Tac.  I was on an MD Super-80 and on climb out, the initial turbulence
> actually made the passenger cabin deform.  You could see the wave/ripple
> in the fuselage as each hard bounce occured.  It was pretty weird to
> watch.
> 
> Has anyone else noticed this weirdness?
> 
> BTW, the Super-80 is an all steam-gauge cockpit.  Sucker looked downright
> primitive. :)
> 
> g.
> 
> 
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