pure geometry may not allow actuators across the control surface (such as the flap to operate in harmony.

another reason could be redundancy but i would have thought the first would be more likely, along with manufacturing constraints etc etc.

I guess you could, there would be plenty of stuff with people like airport planners.

The JAA/CAA/FAA care about crash loads.

The clamps are doable, BUT………

1.Will the wheel rims stand a 9g forward load of wheelchair and passenger without breaking?

2.Will the seatbelts and their attachments withstand a 9g forward load without breaking.

3.will the seat itself withstand a 9g downward load?
->If so, will the frame it is attachedto stand a 9g downward load?
->If so, will the wheel axles stand a 9g downward load?
->If so will the wheel rims stand a 9g load?

(not just the weight times g if the load is offset, a moment must then be carried aswell).

When you’ve come to a full stop after your crash, who undoes the clamps on the floor of the aircraft? is it a safe thing to do? could the wheel chair swing around and block an exit, with a jammed clamp? will the wheelchairs battery catch fire? emmit toxic fumes? batteries can be nasty if they get smacked about. what about the people behind you, what if they fall into your wheelchair, could they be electrocuted? could they get stuck in the drive mechanism (and you not knowing it, drive off). How does the cabin crew hope to get you off the aircraft after a crash when the exits are going to be by inflatable slides, can you navigate an inflatable slide in an electric wheelchair? do you cause a hazard or otherwise slow the progress of passengers behind you?

I imagine that where possible, disabled people are located very near to exits on purpose, by the crew, and, in an emergency situation your exit would be swift but sure…..not neccesarily passed over the chaos hand-on-hand, by herdes of blonde virgins, but done….and what more can you really ask for?

In a lovely world where airliners don’t crash and the farts of drunk hairy glaswegians smell of freshly washed clothes, your idea would be great….but this is the real world. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

Coanda

The Russians are fans of ‘retro-fitting’ stealth onto their aircraft.

Every single image on this thread is a fantastic bit of ‘recent’ history. They’re just great!

Thanks Mark 12!

great shots lance.

SEMAE,

We may not be cheap but we do a better job than anyone else.

gotta save the money so that xwb can happen, before spending it again….Airbus could always go get some more government money and pay it back 2 for 1…but we all know where that leads……..I believe things are going to get worse before they get better.