Useful tips for everyday
Why do planes not fly at full speed? Airplanes don’t fly faster because it is not in their economic best interest. Flying faster means burning…
How many flight hours do passengers need? New rules. At least 1,000 flight hours in air carrier operations (as co-pilot in Part 121 operations, as…
How do you become an air traffic controller in the Netherlands? Training to be an air traffic controller takes between three and three and a…
What is the minimum time between a plane landing and taking off? You should ensure that an interval of at least 2 minutes has elapsed…
Do airplane windows block UV rays? Airplane windshields do not completely block UV-A radiation and therefore are not enough to protect pilots. UV-A transmission inside…
What is the longest flight recorded? The current record for the longest-distance commercial flight is held by a Boeing 777-200LR. This flight from Hong Kong…
How do gyro Gunsights work? A gyro gunsight (G.G.S.) is a modification of the non-magnifying reflector sight in which target lead (the amount of aim-off…
Can I land a plane in a field? You may need to persuade the owner that landing a light aeroplane in a field is a…
Is PPL needed for CPL? No, a PPL is not a requisite for CPL. This means that you can have all 200 hours of flying…
How do you calculate fuel burn rate? Calculating a vehicle’s fuel consumption is not difficult. Simply note down the distance travelled since the last top-up…