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Ep 90 Mini Failure 07 Gimli Glider
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27 minutes
Released:
Oct 15, 2023
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We’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.
This week’s Mini Failure is about the Gimli Glider. Units are hard, but important. What was thought to be a full refuel was only 45% of the required fuel load, leading to an emergency landing at former RCAF Station Gimli.
Original Air Date: December 12, 2021
Episode Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider#Aftermath
https://simpleflying.com/gimli-glider/
Ways to get in touch with us
Twitter - https://twitter.com/failurology
Email - thefailurologypodcast@gmail.com
Website - www.failurology.ca
This week’s Mini Failure is about the Gimli Glider. Units are hard, but important. What was thought to be a full refuel was only 45% of the required fuel load, leading to an emergency landing at former RCAF Station Gimli.
Original Air Date: December 12, 2021
Episode Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider#Aftermath
https://simpleflying.com/gimli-glider/
Ways to get in touch with us
Twitter - https://twitter.com/failurology
Email - thefailurologypodcast@gmail.com
Website - www.failurology.ca
Released:
Oct 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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