PCA - Propulsion controlled aircraft - Why DON'T We Use This Revolutionary Technology?
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The propulsion controlled aircraft project proved itself in real world test flights, and was looking to be a game changer. Till it wasn't. So what exactly is it? How does it work, and why was this life saving technology never truly adopted into aviation?
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What Happens if a Plane Loses Control?
6:47 - Can a Plane land with no Controls?
13:50 - What Is NASA's PCA System?
20:40 - Why is NASA's PCA System Not Used? -
The propulsion controlled aircraft project proved itself in real world test flights, and was looking to be a game changer. Till it wasn't. So what exactly is it? How does it work, and why was this life saving technology never truly adopted into aviation?
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What Happens if a Plane Loses Control?
6:47 - Can a Plane land with no Controls?
13:50 - What Is NASA's PCA System?
20:40 - Why is NASA's PCA System Not Used?It’s because then those making all the monies will no longer be making the monies, so they campaigned and lobbied to continue making the monies. They may have also initiated certain death orders on those involved. Whether or not they were successful is presently irrelevant because they continue to be the ones making the monies.
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It’s because then those making all the monies will no longer be making the monies, so they campaigned and lobbied to continue making the monies. They may have also initiated certain death orders on those involved. Whether or not they were successful is presently irrelevant because they continue to be the ones making the monies.
death orders on nasa?
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death orders on nasa?
Anyone involved in producing the new tech
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Anyone involved in producing the new tech
I'm not sure I understand how PCA is such a threat to monied interests.
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The propulsion controlled aircraft project proved itself in real world test flights, and was looking to be a game changer. Till it wasn't. So what exactly is it? How does it work, and why was this life saving technology never truly adopted into aviation?
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What Happens if a Plane Loses Control?
6:47 - Can a Plane land with no Controls?
13:50 - What Is NASA's PCA System?
20:40 - Why is NASA's PCA System Not Used?Complexity and cost
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Complexity and cost
I think that was true for the 19 90s. But now we have so many fly-by wire systems, it seems like a marginal addition