Do pilots shut down engines on passenger jets during flight?
As a trans Atlantic flight was on it’s way to England, the passengers were enjoying a nice catered meal when…
Why is the radio altimeter placed in the tail of an aircraft?
The radio altimeter antennae should be preferably placed in a position where the changes in aircraft pitch attitude least affects…
What makes a swept-wing aircraft stable?
Swept-wing aircraft are longitudinally stable in the same way that fixed-wing aircraft are: by placing the center of lift behind…
Which aircraft is bigger : Antonov 124 or Airbus 380?
The Antonov 124 is a strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft that was developed by the Soviet Union in the 1980s. It…
What percentage of an aircraft’s weight goes through the nose wheel(s)?
Very little – 10% or less of the total weight on a commercial aircraft. The main gear is designed to…
How is a large plane removed If lands somewhere from which it’s not able to take off again?
The Taca 110 flight is a great example, it landed after losing both engines. After the investigation tasks, the plane…
A 2004 built Satena ATR 42-500 plane (HK-5104) collapsed its front landing gear when it was preparing to take off
A 2004 built Satena ATR 42-500 plane (HK-5104) collapsed its front landing gear when it was preparing to take off…
Why is the B-52 a high wing aircraft while the Boeing 747 is low wing?
The B-52 is a long-range heavy bomber that was designed by Boeing in 1948 and first flown in 1952. It…
Fuselage and Nose landing gear (NLG) of an American Airlines A321 aircraft have received major damage
Fuselage and Nose landing gear (NLG) of an American Airlines A321 aircraft have received major damage involving a ground incident…
Why are the center tank pumps deactivated when slats are extended on the A320?
The slat position is used in some system logic because it’s indicative of a takeoff and approach. For example, on…