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In aviation where every kilogram matters and where you can put more batteries instead of an over-sized engine, that logic does not work. There is zero redundanc
by AdrianB1 6y ago
In aviation where every kilogram matters and where you can put more batteries instead of an over-sized engine, that logic does not work. There is zero redundancy from oversizing the engine.
- namibj 6y agoI think they meant that you can have engine-out during takeoff in a twin-prop, as long as you can steer against the prop's torque. It also gives you much steeper climbs, which is highly beneficial, particularly in some mountainous regions.
- yellowapple 6y ago> particularly in some mountainous regions. Yep. I lived in Truckee for awhile, and the local airport there is notorious for pilots making "unexpected landings" into the mountainside right after takeoff because they didn't climb fast enough.