[UNGN]

Take the nose off of a plane and it will shift the center of gravity behind the center of lift causing it to climb.

If the center of pressure is moved far enough rearward by a large nose falling off, the plane won’t want to yaw, either, and should continue in a straight line, even though it has the aerodynamics of a brick wall (with a 150 foot tail).

[drypowder]

Thanks for your info, that sounds plausable but I think it depends on the plane. As an x AF jet mech I know that jet engines are amass with fail safes and when electronics are cut from the engines as would be the case in losing the cockpit, the engines fuel supply would stop immediately and a plane the size and wt of a 747 would immediately morf to brick status. It’s hard to immagine how airodymanics and or enursia at that point could continue to be a factor of flight. 1,500 ft (1/3 of a mile) and climbing against gravity without engine power, they’ll have to prove that one to me.

[HighWheeler]

“Take the nose off of a plane and it will shift the center of gravity behind the center of lift causing it to climb.

If the center of pressure is moved far enough rearward by a large nose falling off, the plane won’t want to yaw, either, and should continue in a straight line, even though it has the aerodynamics of a brick wall (with a 150 foot tail).”

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Well, one thing I know for certain: You do not have a Physics, Aeronautical or Engineering degree of any sort.