[R-390] Compressor stall (nee Cosmos Dis-assembly)

[James A. (Andy) Moorer]

It happened to me and my son a few years ago. It sure got our attention. It 
is a sight you really don't ever want to see. Since it was during the 
full-power ascent shortly after takeoff, the pilot just turned around and 
took it back in.

Does anybody know if the engine can be restarted after a stall? It seems 
like it would be pretty messed up at that point.

If the pilot was an engine short for the landing, I sure didn't notice it. 
Modern airplanes must be pretty remarkable machines.

James A. (Andy) Moorer
www.jamminpower.com

----- Original Message ----- 
> Compressor stalls happen in real life, too. I've never been on an aircraft
> when one took place, but I know some folks who have, and they say they 
> were
> *AWAKE* for the rest of the flight.
>