Dat Main Gear

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 04/10/2014 at 10:02 • Filed to: Planelopnik

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The main gear of this 767 takes a serious pounding at Birmingham. Bonus slo-mo footage of the abuse.

Chris Clarke > ttyymmnn 04/10/2014 at 10:06

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Dat sideload. That's some good video and the wing flex is pretty cool too.

ttyymmnn > Chris Clarke 04/10/2014 at 10:10

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It always amazes me just how flexible those wings are. Flex = strength.

OPPOsaurus WRX > ttyymmnn 04/10/2014 at 10:12

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WOW i can;t believe the wing flex and that the gear didnt just rip off.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > ttyymmnn 04/10/2014 at 10:12

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damn that slow mo is seriously impressive.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > ttyymmnn 04/10/2014 at 10:33

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Remember people; Airplanes are TOUGH. They exist at that rare intersection in engineering where cost is of lesser concern than weight savings and strength, and the results are a little mind blowing.

Chris Clarke > ttyymmnn 04/10/2014 at 10:33

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I deem this gif worthy.

getchapopcorn > ttyymmnn 04/10/2014 at 11:00

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AhsuBH > ttyymmnn 04/11/2014 at 09:03

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I think most people would be surprised just how much deflection a wing can take before failure. That being said, I bet that was a hell of a ride in. I can almost hear the kids crying now, and smell the sweat from everyone on board with a death-grip on their seats.