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Old November 13th 07, 04:36 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_19_]
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Default 737 thinks it's a DC-10?

Mxsmanic wrote in
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Big John writes:

When the turbine glows like a cigarette lighter in a car, you have
reached the limit.


Possibly, although that depends on the specific engine design. The
internal turbines of many engines are hot enough to have a visible
glow, although it's often difficult or impossible to see from the
outside. They may glow long before they reach temperature limits.




Wrong again fukkwit.


Bertie