> > > > Scott Ritchey wrote: > > > > > > > > An Aeromexico Boeing 767-200, ... was rotating for takeoff > > > > from Madrid's runway 36L when the tail of the aircraft > > > > contacted the runway surface leaving debris behind. > > > > > Jon wrote: > > > > > > Holy Batman! I’ve been flying 757-767’s for 8 years now, and > > > have never seen anything like that. I can’t believe they > > > didn’t feel it.
> > Fmiser wrote: > > > > Isn't "rotating for takeoff" just turning around at the end of > > the runway? How did they get the tail to hit the runway? Doing > > wheelies? (I know, only possible with the thrust axis below the > > center of gravity) Or is the runway have a big hill right > > there? > G wrote: > > "Rotating for takeoff" refers to the airplane "rotating" at the > center of lift, which at takeoff will be the approximate > centerline of the wings, ie.. nose up, tail down, to increase the > angle of attack of the wings, generate greater lift, Got it. Thanks Grant. I'm familiar with the action, and certainly seen it many times, but I didn't know the term. I'd better be careful - too much more of this and I'll be smart! *grin* _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
