Spare thrust for airliners in case of emergency

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ace_fedde
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Spare thrust for airliners in case of emergency

Post by ace_fedde » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:37 pm

Probably you've all seen yesterday's plane crash in Holland. Some say it was due to total engine failure.

Here is where my fantasies start, would't it be great if planes had back-up pulse- or pressure jet's for in case of engine failure?
With just enough thrust to keep the plane in the air or in a slower descend, light weight and minimum maintanance?
Which amount of thrust would be needed for this? (forget about the 747 and A360)
Can the jet's be started in flight?

Anyone having numbers or ideas?
Your scepticism is fuel for my brain.

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Re: Spare thrust for airliners in case of emergency

Post by ace_fedde » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:22 pm

Luc,

I've read the topic about the new pulse-ram and your company.
Maybe an idea for business expanding? Wouldn't be to dificult with Cesna's etc.
Most difficult problem to solve is probably certification, but I can imagine that you are already familiar with that.

But anyway, who has the numbers for the 737's?
Your scepticism is fuel for my brain.

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