Bob points out a video showing some crosswind testing of a Boeing 777 and 747SP in Brazil. Standard stuff for sailplane drivers, but impressive with heavy aircraft.
Here are some technique notes for a similar airliner.
Here are some technique notes for a similar airliner.
Perfect illustration of absolute vs relative reference frames. But I'm a bit more concerned about material's science issues- apparently its harder to smoothly connect aluminum to carbon fiber than first thought-- http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/editors/23752/
Posted by: greg | November 28, 2009 at 14:49