Camera damage? In the 707 days of air travel, it was said in some of the photozines of the era that high-frequency vibrations unique to jet aircraft could loosen screws, and do other...

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

In the 707 days of air travel, it was said in some of the photozines of the era that high-frequency vibrations unique to jet aircraft could loosen screws, and do other mysterious things to camera equipment. It didn't seem to be a problem with reciprocating engines. Truth, or Urban Legend?
Is it a problem today?
Just in case, I wrap my equipment in as much vibration dampening stuff...socks, sweatshirts, etc. as I can.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

flyboy61 wrote:

In the 707 days of air travel, it was said in some... (show quote)

I was reading photo magazines in those days, and I never heard anything about that, but it seems pretty far-fetched. What would keep these mysterious vibrations from loosening screws on the aircraft itself?

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....

Just a bit of coffee came out of my nose on that one, LOL. That is a very real fear.

As far as air travel and vibrations, it's worth a look into, but I haven't heard any real world issues from the many Navy/commercial pilots I know. My neighbor flies international for a major U.S. airline and I'll be sure to ask him when he gets back from his current trip.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

johngault007 wrote:

Just a bit of coffee came out of my nose on that one, LOL. That is a very real fear.

As far as air travel and vibrations, it's worth a look into, but I haven't heard any real world issues from the many Navy/commercial pilots I know. My neighbor flies international for a major U.S. airline and I'll be sure to ask him when he gets back from his current trip.

Better to ask an airplane mechanic rather than a pilot...

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

Screamin Scott wrote:

Better to ask an airplane mechanic rather than a pilot...

So pilots don't talk to mechanics? Asking for a friend.

MrBossHK Loc: The West Valley of Phoenix metro area

JohnSwanda wrote:

I was reading photo magazines in those days, and I never heard anything about that, but it seems pretty far-fetched. What would keep these mysterious vibrations from loosening screws on the aircraft itself?

Aircraft actually are subjected to an extreme amount of vibrations and shock. Many essential bolts and screw connections on aircraft are safety wired to prevent loosening due to vibrations. It is a tedious labor-intensive process but a very effective one. "Loctite" or similar products are used on many items also.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

johngault007 wrote:

So pilots don't talk to mechanics? Asking for a friend.

i've got a brother that's a pilot for American airlines and two friends that are pilots also, one for Delta & another for Continental... I'll ask them and see what they say...

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

JohnSwanda wrote:

I was reading photo magazines in those days, and I never heard anything about that, but it seems pretty far-fetched. What would keep these mysterious vibrations from loosening screws on the aircraft itself?

I'm not worried in the slightest.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

flyboy61 wrote:

In the 707 days of air travel, it was said in some... (show quote)

I remember when people claimed brain damage from using cell phones. I don't hear those claims any more. I don't believe either sets of claim.

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

JohnSwanda wrote:

I was reading photo magazines in those days, and I never heard anything about that, but it seems pretty far-fetched. What would keep these mysterious vibrations from loosening screws on the aircraft itself?

Good answer! I think this bit of info may not have lasted as long as the Bunab.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

VR——vibration reduction.

cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania

rehess wrote:

I remember when people claimed brain damage from using cell phones. I don't hear those claims any more. I don't believe either sets of claim.

You haven't seen all the zombies blindly walking around with their phones???

Ollieboy

JohnSwanda wrote:

I was reading photo magazines in those days, and I never heard anything about that, but it seems pretty far-fetched. What would keep these mysterious vibrations from loosening screws on the aircraft itself?

Loctite.