My first plane trip ...

rojo

(Ret)
My favourite part of flying is the take-off. What a rush! And I love a window seat.

My Dad said that the hardest part of flying was the landing.
 

teddy

Duckmeister
It was the Russians I believe who developed an aeroplane that flew just above the surface of land or water. It was a normal aircraft not a hovercraft and used ground effect to improve the power to drag ratio. I believe the optimum height was half the wingspan above the surface. I am not sure whether this would make me feel safer (not so far to fall) or more exposed ( nearer to things you could hit). Does anyone know if this technology is still being developed?

teddy
 
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