1. Analysis of the recorder, which records speed, heading, engine thrust and other critical data, will begin today. 2. Developed and patented by a Skunk Works engineer, the system uses a shaft to direct engine thrust to the fan, just behind the cockpit. 3. Forewarned, pilots can increase engine thrust. 4. Lockheed Martin bet everything on a novel way to get additional lift by using a combination of engine thrust and a fan mounted behind the cockpit. 5. The ducts provide engine thrust. 6. To take off and land vertically, the engine system redirects engine thrust downward through lift nozzles. 7. All engine thrusts would be conducted over Russian territory to allow Mission Control to get maximum information from ground radars. 8. Benzon said the valve was replaced Saturday to balance engine thrust on the plane -- not because of any prior problem with cabin pressure. 9. The Lauda Air plane lost control and crashed after one of its engine thrust reversers accidentally deployed during a climb. 10. The Lauda airplane lost control and crashed after one of its engine thrust reversers accidentally deployed during a climb. |