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>You don't want a pilot who is creative when it comes to max takeoff weight. In certain combat situations, or when smuggling coke across South and Central Amer
by coldtea 2y ago
>You don't want a pilot who is creative when it comes to max takeoff weight.
In certain combat situations, or when smuggling coke across South and Central America, you certainly do.
- lambda 2y agoGravity works just as well if you're in combat or smuggling coke. They don't suddenly give you the ability to takeoff under too much load
- coldtea 2y agoSure, there are hard laws of physics. Until you get to those, you'd be surprised how far some creativity with weight distribution, getting rid of unneeded cargo or even plane parts, using stuff to your advantage, and a little daring to push the plane to its limits, goes... Way beyond what the "by the book" pilot who isn't creative can achieve in times of need.
- withinboredom 2y agoThe max takeoff weight in the book isn't the actual maximum. It's the "certified" maximum. Anything beyond that may cause structural issues during takeoff, but probably won't be that big of a problem until you land. You'll need to be especially creative on getting very low on fuel, so you don't crash through your landing gear.
- trashtester 2y agoNot to mention that in combat, you need to understand the limitations not only of your own plane but also of both the allied and enemy planes in your airspace. But you don't want CIVILIAN pilots to get too creative, though. Running out of runway with a 747 is no joke.