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Leaked fuel…
Jan 20, 2024,02:02 AM
“ Fuselage panels were manufactured to fit only loosely with the aircraft on the ground. Proper alignment was achieved as the airframe heated up and expanded several inches. Because of this, and the lack of a fuel-sealing system that could handle the airframe’s expansion at extreme temperatures, the aircraft leaked fuel on the ground prior to takeoff..”
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Design -wise....
By: InHavenPro : January 20th, 2024-00:26
The 'standard' non-trainer single cockpit silhouette. With that said, they all performed equally amazingly . I read the entire history on multiple occasions, and plan on finally buying the Sled Driver book by pilot Brian Schul this year.... Thanks for the...
Leaked fuel…
By: gmark2800 : January 20th, 2024-02:02
“ Fuselage panels were manufactured to fit only loosely with the aircraft on the ground. Proper alignment was achieved as the airframe heated up and expanded several inches. Because of this, and the lack of a fuel-sealing system that could handle the airf...
I've heard and read....
By: InHavenPro : January 20th, 2024-02:21
a plethora of wonderful anecdotes from the various pilots, a feast for anyone interested in that type of content....
You’ll Enjoy The Reading!!
By: sludgeriff : January 20th, 2024-17:27
Sled Driver has better pics but The Untouchables has a more interesting narrative IMHO. ...
Oh, yes!
By: InHavenPro : January 20th, 2024-18:01
I will absolutely purchase both . Thanks for reminding me!! Cheers, Filip
A
By: myles721 : January 20th, 2024-00:45
=D
By: InHavenPro : January 20th, 2024-03:10
Peak
yours? ;)
By: amanico : January 20th, 2024-07:43
I wish.
By: Gelato Monster : January 20th, 2024-10:22
I am with you if I have to choose one .
;)
By: amanico : January 20th, 2024-12:12
I highly recommend the Skunkworks book
By: VinnieD : January 20th, 2024-07:47
it depicts the engineering and venture challenges encountered by the team . Really an amazing story, that may only be surpassed by the NASA achievements (albeit with much lower budgets) written by Ben Rich
Yes; An Outstanding Book.
By: sludgeriff : January 20th, 2024-18:11
There is a documentary on the History Vault Channel called Skunk Works: Secrets Of The Sky that is outstanding as well.
B for me.
By: nasseriq : January 20th, 2024-09:24
Wow!
By: amanico : January 20th, 2024-23:29
B for me 😎
By: hora12reborn : January 20th, 2024-18:04
BOTH!
By: Tony-GB : January 21st, 2024-17:16
: )
Me too
By: cazalea : January 30th, 2024-00:25
March Air Museum in Riverside ...