Today's Question for The Book
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Dear Anne
I've been wondering recently (since the New York plane crash where the pilot landed in the river) why airplanes do not have some sort of grill or guard over the engines which would stop birds from being sucked into them? I realise that they produce a lot of suction and the aerodynamics are also vital, but there must be something that can be done?
Keep on trucking Foy Boy!
PIERS
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I've been wondering recently (since the New York plane crash where the pilot landed in the river) why airplanes do not have some sort of grill or guard over the engines which would stop birds from being sucked into them? I realise that they produce a lot of suction and the aerodynamics are also vital, but there must be something that can be done?
Keep on trucking Foy Boy!
PIERS
The Book Of Knowledge
This is a book full of knowledge from people that make current tv and you, the viewer! The book is a daily feature in The Anne Foy Show which can be seen daily on Current TV (Sky 183, Virgin 155).
Not only can you add your knowledge by answering the daily question on Current.com, but you can also send in a question yourself by emailing anne@current.com.
Watch the show and see your questions answered, and your knowledge shared!
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jonbrooks
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I think even if they put grills on the front of the engine the suck would be so powerful from the engine it would suck the birds through anyway.
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tallmansam
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coulda woulda shoulda
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Beta_Boy
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They could sellotape someone good at clay pigeon shooting to the wings and have him shoot down errant birds.
- 3 years ago
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stewgame
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tis a good point but i think if they coulda they woulda...
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stewgame
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Mr_Costello
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Err, I thought the same after the Sully story the other day. I have since been told that a mesh covering the engine would restrict the airflow.
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Mr_Costello
