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Group: aus.aviation · Group Profile
Author: David BennettsDavid Bennetts Date: Aug 18, 2008 15:13
"Pits" gmail.com> wrote in message
news:93c52647-8599-4829-b41d-84067b7f1c46@n33g2000pri.googlegroups.com...
On Aug 18, 10:02 pm, "David Z" hotmail.com> wrote:> I've noticed that V Australia are using a 777 on their Sydney to LA route.
> Is this such a good idea? I mean, the 777 only has 2 engines, so if
> something were to happen to one of them, would the plane be able to fly
> with
> just the 1 engine? Would you really want to risk it on a 15-hour non-stop
> flight over the Pacific Ocean? I'd much rather be in a 4 engine jet.
There is a term called ETOPS
Engines turning or pax swimming enjoy your 747 trip . Others on here
will fill you in on the minutia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ETOPS
ETOPS doesn't specifically refer to over water flights, but distance to
nearest diversionary airport when flying on one engine.
The Federal Aviation Authority gave the 777 an ETOPS rating of 3 hours.
Regards
David Bennetts
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