Comments on: Latest: Flights to Resume. Test Flights show “there’s no impact” in EU air space from volcanic ash.

By: Sugahunnii77

Sugahunnii77 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:47:30 +0000

we have ash everywere covering us im stuck in the uk im suppost to be flyng to africa next week but i dunno if thats happenin at this rate lol my thoughts go to all the people stuck all over the world with no were to go thinking of you all keep strong guys xx

By: ComedyOfPhil

ComedyOfPhil — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:47:30 +0000

@hunter69denys All aircraft engines require a clean oxygen intake to mix with the fuel, much the same as in your car. The ash particles will still ruin carbureted engines as well. Only a rocket could fly through an ash cloud due to the oxygen / fuel mixture being internally contained. I realize this is an overly exaggerated way to make the point but hopefully you get the picture.

By: wesley2348

wesley2348 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:47:30 +0000

@hunter69denys: volcanic ash can clog up any engine because the ash is that small it can get inside the piston container and jam the pistons.

By: gameboy996

gameboy996 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:47:30 +0000

@rockstar12
but its 2010

By: rockstar12

rockstar12 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:47:30 +0000

2012 guys omg

By: hunter69denys

hunter69denys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:47:30 +0000

I’m no expert, but maybe it’s time to bring out the prop driven aircraft. I’m not sure about the affects of volcanic ash on a piston engine, but I haven’t heard anyone talk about this, only the affects one turbines.
Just some food for thought.