Useful tips for everyday
Why does a reversal of a TCAS RA occur? TCAS RA reversals also occur because the pilot of a TCAS-unequipped aircraft changes the flight path…
How do you declare an emergency? An emergency can be either a DISTRESS or URGENCY condition, as defined in the Pilot/Controller Glossary. NOTE − A…
Why do passenger planes have swept wings? A swept wing is the most common planform for high speed (transonic and supersonic) jet aircraft. In transonic…
How many PW4000 engines are there? Pratt & Whitney PW4000 PW4000 Produced 1984–present Number built 2,500 (June 2017) Developed from Pratt & Whitney JT9D Developed…
How does an airplane autopilot work? An autopilot is a flight control system that allows a pilot to fly an airplane without continuous hands-on control…
Are the trenches in 1917 realistic? The main characters are not based on real individuals, but real people and events inspired the movie, which takes…
Is the Piaggio Avanti a good plane? Its futuristic lines seduce, its rate of climb and speed exhilarate and its operating economics spell savings. The…
How many galleys are on a plane? On the larger planes, like the A330s and the 777s, there are usually 4 galleys. As you might…
How does pressure change with angle of attack? For any given angle of attack, the center of pressure is the point where the resultant force…
Why do passenger planes have two pilots? The primary reason for having two pilots on every flight is safety. Additionally, the first officer provides a…