747 waterbomber – following up the follow up!

a good vid dem

That is going to be impressive during a low level flight.:p

Very cool video, thanks for posting the link! Now, I really can’t wait for the same type of video for the low level pass. 😀

Jeanske –

1) of course it goes up when the water is released, that’s simple physics

2) if you were the test pilot I think you’d also find it safer to do the initial tests with a bit more altitude and then work your way down

3) the 747 is only going to carry the water for a short distance at low level so it isn’t going to freeze

Was this a real test or a movie simulation? As i predicted, tha aircraft goes up after the loss of weight:) what sense does it make to drop the water at such a high height? And the water has to be heated, because if you let it turn into ice the tanks will break.

an excellent demonstration.

I knew this water bomber idea would work