Britten-Norman Trislander utility aircraft - photo

[Altair]

Britten-Norman Trislander utility aircraft.

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Aviation Traders Carvair transport aircraft - photos
Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft - GIF
Nord Noratlas miltary transport aircraft - photos
1947 Convair XC-99 heavy transport aircraft - GIF

[NeiljohnUK]

Designed, built and for the aircraft pictured operated near me, the twin engine Islander it was developed from was popular with Police aero units where long duration for quiet observation was required.

[mansworld]

The Trislander is a single-pilot aircraft. What will happen if the solo pilot collapsed or started flying erratically? The pilot might be overwhelmed by an emergency. The value of having two pilots was displayed in the year 2009 when a US Airways plane struck a flock of geese shortly after takeoff and lost power in both engines. The captain and first officer together managed to land the Airbus A321 on the Hudson River. No one died. Commercial airline passengers expect and deserve two pilots in the cockpit.