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Are planes designed to float? In general, airplanes are designed to “float long enough” to get people off the plane, says Brown; in practice, the…
Why does the aircraft cabin windows have a hole? According to Mark Vanhoenacker, a British Airways pilot who writes for Slate, the innermost pane is…
What is a FDR file? A file with the FDX or FDR file extension is a Final Draft Document file. These types of files are…
What Should First Time Flyers know? 7 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Flyers Check the airline’s luggage requirements. Pack essentials in your carry-on. Arrive at the…
What are the different air traffic services? air traffic advisory service, used in uncontrolled airspace to prevent collisions by advising pilots of other aircraft or…
What is the OOOI message? OOOI is an automated message recorded by aircraft systems that log the following times: pushback, take-off, landing and arrival at…
How do we adjust for a shift in CG? Instead of calculating a weight and moment for every section of the aircraft, it is only…
What do fuel tank baffles do? They help in keeping the fuel from sloshing around during maneuvering. Some sloshing is impossible to avoid, but a…
Can planes take off in 50 mph winds? There is no single maximum wind limit as it depends on the direction of wind and phase…
What is the highest altitude a private pilot can fly? 18,000 feet Private pilots, however, are permitted to fly in every airspace class except for…