BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARDS

Duration: 11 min

Year Published: 1967

Creator: Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense)

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Reviews bird strike hazards to aircraft and aircrews. Shows canopy and fuselage damage to several aircraft and cites loss of several lives. Discusses ratios of given bird weights, aircraft speeds, and pounds of impact pressure. Cites critical geographical areas during migrating seasons and at certain times of day. Offers helpful suggestions for avoiding strikes.


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