Is it possible to retract the landing gear accidentally while the plane is standing on the ground?
No it isn’t, but… The aircraft landing gear handle is electrically locked in the down position when the aircraft is…
Are Airplanes Air-tight?
No, not airtight. Airliners always leak a bit, by design.Indeed if they did not leak, with all the pressurized air…
Why is cabin air pressure on a flight less than air pressure on the ground?
Pressurizing a cabin puts a lot of stress on the fuselage. Most commercial aircraft pressurize to an equivalent altitude of…
Can turbulence crash an airplane during flight?
Turbulence alone, or turbulence followed by other misjudged actions, can kill. Oh yes, it CAN bring down an airliner. Let’s…
Can the A320 overwing exit slide be used when ditching ?
The over wing exits are considered secondary exists in a ditching, while the four other exits in the aircraft remain…
Would the A380 have been more fuel efficient if it had used mainly composite materials such as those on the 787?
Yes. And no. A mostly composite Airbus A380 would most certainly be more efficient than the current design. The lower…
Can you stall a plane at any speed?
Red Bull race pilot narrowly escapes death after accelerated stall. The aircraft was at full speed in a tight bank….
How are rivets attached to an aircraft?
There are two general types of rivets used in aircraft structures. There are “blind” rivets, which are similar to “pop”…
Do you have to put your devices in airplane mode on a plane? Or is that just during takeoff and landing?
First off, failure to follow flight crew instructions is a crime and you could could be charged with a felony…
What are the differences between the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330?
Let’s look at their similarities first : So Firstly, both Aircraft are Wide-Body (2 aisles ranging from 5 – 6…