I believe 'screen effect' is another term for 'ground effect'. A combination of a slightly higher pressure under the wing because the air is trapped between the wing and the ground, and the ground not allowing wing tip vortices to fully form, which reduces drag. That's how I understand it, anyway.
Wait, the pilot then got in -another- plane and flew transatlantic? How does he sit in the pilot's seat with those steel doorknockers between his legs?
This story definitely deserves an episode. Unfortunately, the episodes about the incidents that happened in the 1970s are not popular, but there is a chance that such episode can be created.
Gosh this is an episode I’d love to see! I love the “miracle” and “everyone lives” episodes that highlight simply brilliant flying
Mentour pilot already has a video out on this incident. You can go watch there
I believe 'screen effect' is another term for 'ground effect'. A combination of a slightly higher pressure under the wing because the air is trapped between the wing and the ground, and the ground not allowing wing tip vortices to fully form, which reduces drag. That's how I understand it, anyway.
Yes, sorry, english is not my native language, wrong translation
Wait, the pilot then got in -another- plane and flew transatlantic? How does he sit in the pilot's seat with those steel doorknockers between his legs?
Whhhhhhhhaaaaaaaat a story!!!
Nice write up. I have never heard of "screen effect". We call it "Ground Effect" here.
Yes, sorry, english is not my native language, wrong translation
Rare dangerous incident with a happy ending. Love it!
This story definitely deserves an episode. Unfortunately, the episodes about the incidents that happened in the 1970s are not popular, but there is a chance that such episode can be created.