Anymouse
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Total Stud Bush Pilot
No, I don't expect this to be a thing that ever happens but it's an interesting thing to think about.
Suppose I'm out in a typical single engine piston aircraft cruising along at a typical altitude... 4000-8000' or so. Suddenly I see a flash in the sky but, presumably, high enough that a mid-air intercept is avoidable.
What can I do to maximize my chance of survival? I'm thinking turn away immediately and go to full power in hopes that I can get far enough away so their blaster beams won't cause structural damage. Now I could push the nose down for more speed but presumably the blaster is dissipating outward from the mother ship so I might be descending through it at the same time. A climb would be the opposite dilemma... less speed but I'd be climbing away. Also, again presumably, flying away from the mother ship would reduce the relative impact of the blaster beam right? But when it hits would it potentially cause a structural failure and possibly a subsequent spin from the damage?
(yes I'm bored and drinking tea, discuss anyway).
Suppose I'm out in a typical single engine piston aircraft cruising along at a typical altitude... 4000-8000' or so. Suddenly I see a flash in the sky but, presumably, high enough that a mid-air intercept is avoidable.
What can I do to maximize my chance of survival? I'm thinking turn away immediately and go to full power in hopes that I can get far enough away so their blaster beams won't cause structural damage. Now I could push the nose down for more speed but presumably the blaster is dissipating outward from the mother ship so I might be descending through it at the same time. A climb would be the opposite dilemma... less speed but I'd be climbing away. Also, again presumably, flying away from the mother ship would reduce the relative impact of the blaster beam right? But when it hits would it potentially cause a structural failure and possibly a subsequent spin from the damage?
(yes I'm bored and drinking tea, discuss anyway).