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0 pointssandworm1017y ago0 comments

Less stress imho. At altitude the forces on wings/structure are far less than during takeoff.

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The takeoff has already happened, and a landing (of some sort) will have to happen (which also means flying near ground level).

The thing that doesn't need to happen is flying at full flight altitude when the pressure differential between the inside and outside is greatest.

TylerE7y ago

Incorrect. In level flight the wings have - by definition - 1g of upward load. Regardless of speed or altitude.

FabHK7y ago

That’s what sand worm was saying - level flight puts less stress on the wings than takeoff (where you accelerate vertically, thus have more than 1g).

Still, you don’t want to take a structurally damaged plane high up.

nutcracker467y ago

Consider cabin pressure differential versus the outside ambient air.

sandworm101OP7y ago

1g in up/down force. But thicker air means more forwards/back forces. Higher engine power = more force, regardless of G.

TylerE7y ago

Engine power is a fraction of weight. Even at full thrust (which is rarely used in commercial service, even for takeoff), the engines are only capable of 0.25g or so.

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Johnny5557y ago

The takeoff has already happened, and a landing (of some sort) will have to happen (which also means flying near ground level).

The thing that doesn't need to happen is flying at full flight altitude when the pressure differential between the inside and outside is greatest.

TylerE7y ago

Incorrect. In level flight the wings have - by definition - 1g of upward load. Regardless of speed or altitude.

FabHK7y ago

That’s what sand worm was saying - level flight puts less stress on the wings than takeoff (where you accelerate vertically, thus have more than 1g).

Still, you don’t want to take a structurally damaged plane high up.

nutcracker467y ago

Consider cabin pressure differential versus the outside ambient air.

sandworm101OP7y ago

1g in up/down force. But thicker air means more forwards/back forces. Higher engine power = more force, regardless of G.

TylerE7y ago

Engine power is a fraction of weight. Even at full thrust (which is rarely used in commercial service, even for takeoff), the engines are only capable of 0.25g or so.

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