Jet engines and your health

[Lear60Guy]

i once made the mistake of sticking my head right into the jet exhaust, as in a matter of less than a foot from a running engine while i was unplugging a ground power unit from a lear after they started up with it. I'm still alive though...........

 

[UnAnswerd]

I trust that this has been an informative post, although I strongly suspect you could have come up with this information on your own.

No doubt, Goose Egg. Of course, I'm sure the same appies to every other question posted on this forum by other members. The forum is but one resource. Despite what many people contest, I do use other resources.

 

[troy]

Used to be behind many jets on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk when I was in the Navy, can be comforting at times when the temps are low. About the only way to get warm up there.

 

[TonyC]

Already mentioned that, I believe.

You did. I was thinking more along the lines of "How close can I get..." questions, but I was being intentionally vague so as to not be responsible for giving anybody any ideas. I guess sometimes I should wonder to myself instead of wondering "out loud."











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[CFIcare]

a trivia question...

I know we are talking about exhaust, but I thought of a question related to the intake. We all know the danger zones around an idling jet on the ramp. Does anyone know how big the forward "suck zone" would be on an engine that is at a high setting, say for a static test or at full power on a test stand. How far away does the proverbial penny on the pavement have to be to stay clear of an engine at full power? Just wondering. Any engineers out there?

 

[A1FlyBoy]

UAL Jetblast training video


Linky:

http://www.aviationexplorer.com/747_engine_blast.htm

 

[FlyinTim]

Dork.

 

[Goose Egg]

...I do use other resources.

Good to hear. Speaking of "other resources," how's that written coming along?

-Goose

 

[UnAnswerd]

Good to hear. Speaking of "other resources," how's that written coming along?

-Goose

95%. I was actually a little dissapointed...

 

[FN FAL]

Used to be behind many jets on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk when I was in the Navy, can be comforting at times when the temps are low. About the only way to get warm up there.

My bro was an F-14 aviation electricianmate in the nav. He has an autographed "ghostriders" photo...I'm thinking the autograph was from one of the flight crews or the wing commander. It is dangerous duty for all who serve on aircraft carriers.

 

[Goose Egg]

95%. I was actually a little dissapointed...

Congrats. How many questions on RVSM did you get? I hear those can be a real killer.

-Goose

 

[UnAnswerd]

Congrats. How many questions on RVSM did you get? I hear those can be a real killer.

-Goose

You're funny Goose Egg...

 

[Goose Egg]

You're funny Goose Egg...

Hey, I'm just messin' with you. No offense intended. Sorry if it came across that way. The same goes for my original post in this thread. I may or may not like the subject of a particular thread, but responding to it or not is completely my option.

-Goose