BIRD STRIKE ON 13000 FEET | Aviation-knowledge

Predawn light, chilly ocean breeze and one majestic osprey perched atop a “bird strike” pole. These poles were placed along the top of a bridge to prevent cars from striking birds. It’s brilliant and it reduced car strikes almost completely. Instead of flying directly over the bridge and crashing into traffic, the birds fly over the poles which are taller than the incoming traffic. Dominant ospreys in the area use the poles as perches. Check out the talons and how they somehow perfectly grip tha

TechnologyARMY on Instagram: "Ever wondered how jet engines are tested against bird strikes? 🐦💥 Behind the scenes, the process looks straight out of a movie. A massive jet engine is mounted on a test stand and pushed to full power. At peak speed, a high-pressure air cannon fires real birds—sometimes chickens, sometimes geese—directly into the spinning engine. The goal isn’t to avoid damage. It’s to make sure the engine either keeps running safely or shuts down without exploding or sending debr