r/nextfuckinglevel 26d ago

Engine fails during student pilot’s flight

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u/tikojonas 26d ago

Insane that this actually happened. During my lessons they would power down the engines on purpose to show it will not fall to the ground but it will float wherever you’re able to go. He executed it perfect when he needed to.

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u/brunaBla 26d ago

How does this happen? Is this true for smaller planes only?

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u/tikojonas 26d ago

If I remember correctly, this has to do with the design of the airplane wing!

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u/Funkytadualexhaust 26d ago

Turns out wings make airplanes fly