Why do armrests have to be down?
If the aircraft was to come to a sudden halt, the armrest would swivel forward at the same speed as the aircraft was at prior to halting. I.e, the armrest could slam into your side with a force as if it was travelling at more than 135 knots.”
Can pilots refuse to fly?
Section 44902(b) of the FAA, known as “permissive refusal,” provides pilots with broad authority to remove passengers. The pilot in command stands in the role of the air carrier and can decide whether to remove a passenger from a flight for safety reasons.
Do pilots know every button?
Answer: Yes, pilots know what every button and switch does. Following the ground school, simulator sessions train pilots in the procedures necessary to fly the airplane. During that training, almost every switch and button is activated to show its function.
What would happen if an airplane window broke?
Basically, the air pressure inside the cabin is higher than it is outside of the plane to enable the people onboard to breathe normally. That’s why, if a window happens to break, the air inside would escape at high speeds, taking small objects like phones or magazines (or sometimes larger things, like people) with it.
What authority does a pilot have?
The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency.
Why do planes have so many controls?
Most of the buttons you seen in an aircraft cockpit are duplicates to allow the aircraft systems to be operated and controlled from either pilot seat. As pilots become familiar with the aircraft the items in there soon become less foreign and more just a part of their office.