Pilots frequently lack the necessary skill to intelligently interpret and act upon the complex indications provided by modern aircraft engine monitors, despite such systems offering advanced warnings ...
Cruising at 36,000 feet and speeds near 900 kmh, a Boeing 777 carrying over 360 people suffered a catastrophic engine failure when a 2.8 meter fan blade fractured and tore the engine apart. The ...
The author undertook rigorous low-level engine-out practice immediately after takeoff, inspired by specialized pilot training, the inherent danger of engine failure during aggressive climbs, and a ...