What are the chances of survival if both engines of an aircraft fail at 36,000 ft?
All planes can glide without engines. Theoretically, the plane can still land perfectly. However, your survival chances really depend on the…
United flight from San Francisco lands in Oregon with fuselage panel missing
Another PDA case as United Airlines Boeing 737-824 plane (N26226) lands safely in Medford, Oregon with a belly fairing panel…
Why is the Boeing 757 called the last of the muscle jets?
The Boeing 757 is often referred to as the “last of the muscle jets” due to its unique characteristics and…
What causes airplanes to deviate from flying straight paths, and what factors impact the flight routes of domestic flights?
In the realm of cartography and navigation, the advent of Mercator projections by Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century revolutionized…
How frequently do airliners get their tires replaced?
It depends on how much the aircraft is flown and the conditions in which operated in. Airplane tyres are usually…
How can an A380 have 38,000 gallons of jet fuel in its wings when the wing cutaways do not show any wing tanks at all?
Aircraft wing fuel tanks are integral to the structure. The wing spars, the primary load-bearing structures, form the forward and…
How much fuel does a Boeing 747 burn per minute?
Imagine the immense power and efficiency of a Boeing 747 soaring through the skies. Every mile it covers, it consumes…
What is the function of an exhaust cone on an aircraft engine?
he construction of the entire exhaust system: the exhaust case, the exhaust cone (or tail cone), and their geometry, is…
Why is Bare Metal Inspection (BMI) so important ?
You can view hidden or hard to see damage on the aircraft fuselage skin. For example, lighting strikes on skin…
Why does the FD’s horizontal bar shift upwards while on takeoff roll in the A320?
The flight director bars in any aircraft shows the pilot or guides him in controlling an aircraft. It only appears…