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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:17 pm
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so we have another pilot or aircraft engineer here? please provide clearer arguments to counter my statement, thanks
They are equally safe. Prop engine usually has more moving parts, thus bigger chance something to breaking down. But I remember seeing stats that show in commercial use, both are equally safe. Couldn't find the stats now though.
I would imagine that is the case - speaking from a non-scientist, non-engineer perspective. However, I have always felt safer in a jet rather than a prop. It is probably based on the sense of security - false or otherwise - that the size and power a jet gives me. I've been on too many prop flights where it has felt that the aircraft has been fighting its way along, getting buffeted around. Jets, although still subject to turbulence and so forth, have a much more "Yeah? Fuck you winds and air pressure. This is where I'm going, and quickly too."rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:50 pmThey are equally safe. Prop engine usually has more moving parts, thus bigger chance something to breaking down. But I remember seeing stats that show in commercial use, both are equally safe. Couldn't find the stats now though.
Even I know that's wrongSinnSisamouth wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:36 pm turboprop planes can usually gilde after loss of power jet engines cannot
due to size and shit