Jet Flight Simulator Adelaide

Have a guess...

I take my son to the movies today. 2 tickets, 1 popcorn, 1 Fanta and 1 bag of lollies. How much? ...Have a guess.

Ever looked at a Boeing 737NG engine and noticed the bottom isn’t perfectly round?
Here’s the reason. The 737 sits relatively low to the ground because of its original design. When bigger, more efficient engines were added, there wasn’t enough clearance underneath.
So engineers made a clever adjustment. They reshaped the lower part of the engine casing slightly and moved key accessories to the sides of the fan case. That way, everything fits safely without risking contact with the ground during takeoff or landing.
It’s a small detail, but it tells a bigger story about how aircraft design is full of smart compromises that most passengers never notice. It's also stronger if a landing gear fails and the engine hits the ground.

My first plane ride as a kid was on the Fokker friendship, Adelaide to Mt Gambier. I love coming across pics like this.
(I remeber the cabin smelling like cigarttes inside).