2005 langing gear emergency

[Paul Anderson]

http://www.wimp.com/pilotraise/

[PRB]

I remember watching that live. The news did over hype it a bit (shocker!) They had what, a couple hours, while they flew around burning gas, before the dramatic landing. It was like the OJ Bronco Chase before it was all over. Still, I watched, and it was interesting to watch the landing. There was little doubt of the outcome. I was thinking about the magnesium wheels that navy planes have, wondering if that ship was similarly equipped, and how they would put out the wheel fire, if one was to eventuate. Still don't know if airliners have magnesium wheels or not, or why military planes have 'em, for that matter.