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Re: [Phys-l] Almost Killed by a Falling Grapefrui



In 1915, one might be flying a plane rather slower than the one you can
rent from the local FBO (airport).
Among such flyers, a popular game is competitive flour bombing,
in which one drops a bag while flying at slow speed, in order
to hit a 3 ft circle. It is not difficult.

Brian Whatcott

At 11:21 PM 1/22/2007, Jack, you wrote:

It depends on the speed and angle of dive of the airplane. Predominantly.
If the plane were in level flight, this story, if true, would recount a
near miracle of bombing accuracy, particularly in view of the bombsights
available at that time.
Regards,
Jack


Brian Whatcott Altus OK Eureka!