Fired Boeing Engineer

[local 12 proud]

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/boei..._boeing180.html

 

[Garfield1966]

I'm having a Ford Pinto flash back. I wonder if his allegations are true?

 

[UAL_TECH]

Not too many people survive a ‘crash’ regardless of the materials used. Simply put too much fuel and kinetic energy. One can only design so much safety into an aircraft until it becomes a flying fortress and becomes very safe but uneconomical to fly and maintain. The competition uses lightweight composite materials as well, so there is not an apples/oranges comparison. The main engineering concept (IMHO) is to avoid crash situations altogether. The B777 was built on ‘lessons learned’ with a crash avoidance concept and built in software restraints. No doubt, the B787 will include further technological enhancements.

I just hope the B787 can use the rudder

B) UT

 

[UAL_TECH]

Not too many people survive a ‘crash’ regardless of the materials used. Simply put too much fuel and kinetic energy. One can only design so much safety into an aircraft until it becomes a flying fortress and becomes very safe but uneconomical to fly and maintain. The competition uses lightweight composite materials as well, so there is not an apples/oranges comparison. The main engineering concept (IMHO) is to avoid crash situations altogether. The B777 was built on ‘lessons learned’ with a crash avoidance concept and built in software restraints. No doubt, the B787 will include further technological enhancements.

I just hope the B787 can use the rudder

B) UT

As a 'side-bar' on this topic, Boeing has captured much of the intellectual engineering staff from United as United has made themselves cost negative to retain our most competent employees. :down: