Interesting question and it might vary by aircraft, but I’m going to make a very educated guess…
A stick shaker is a mechanical device that produces a pronounced vibration on the control yoke/stick of…
Flushing the toilet while seated on an airplane should not cause any harm or discomfort. The vacuum…
Short answer: Water, yes. Waste, no. Let’s talk about Airbus A320, an aircraft with which I’m little…
The main motivation for using wingtip devices is the reduction of the wingtip vortices created by the…
The Federal Aviation Administration released final instructions to airlines to begin conducting inspections of their 737 Max…
In the pursuit of enhancing safety during emergencies, the notion of equipping airplanes with giant parachutes may…
Years ago, I asked that exact question to someone at Goodyear Aircraft Tires. I was sure no…
The engines aren’t flat, their housing ( cowling ) is. But why are those flat? When the…
Have you ever noticed a distinct decrease in the noise level caused by airflow in the cockpit…