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I work in aerospace software so I live in between those two realities. Much like software, they'll do testing to make sure everything is bonded. They've also
by AWildC182 6y ago
I work in aerospace software so I live in between those two realities. Much like software, they'll do testing to make sure everything is bonded. They've also done plenty of modeling to determine what the expected strength is and they have a significant error margin baked in.
...They also don't call them test pilots for nothing...
- Someone 6y agoFTA: ”Boom’s two test pilots were also onsite to verify that all aspects of the wing met their approval.” I don’t know how well versed these pilots are in manufacturing this kind of stuff, but I would guess that’s mostly psychological. But yes, it’s their lives that are on the line. If this wing we’re to break or fall apart at supersonic speed, I guess they (or one of them, if this is a single-seater) are dead.
- AWildC182 6y agoSorry for the late reply... Test pilots by definition are pilots with an engineering background. They're often seasoned aircraft mechanics and/or aerospace engineers.