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Does an airplane take off automatically upon gaining sufficient speed or is there anything the pilot must do in order to lift the plane?
We all know that at the right speed, there would be lift on the wings and that the plane would…
What is a stick shaker on an aircraft?
A stick shaker is a mechanical device that produces a pronounced vibration on the control yoke/stick of an aircraft to…
2012 built Royal Air Force Airbus A330-200MRTT Voyager (ZZ335) suffered Right MLG FWD Outboard tire burst during takeoff
2012 built Royal Air Force Airbus A330-200MRTT Voyager (ZZ335) suffered Right MLG FWD Outboard tire burst during take-off at Nellis…
What happens if you flush while seated on the toilet on an airplane?
Flushing the toilet while seated on an airplane should not cause any harm or discomfort. The vacuum system used in…
2004 delivered KLM Boeing 777-206ER aircraft (PH-BQE) went off the paved surface
2004 delivered KLM Boeing 777-206ER aircraft (PH-BQE) went off the paved surface and got stuck in the mud in the…
Do passenger airplanes drop their water waste in mid-air?
Short answer: Water, yes. Waste, no. Let’s talk about Airbus A320, an aircraft with which I’m little familiar. When you…
How effective are winglets in improving an airplane’s aerodynamics?
The main motivation for using wingtip devices is the reduction of the wingtip vortices created by the wing, although winglets…
FAA provided instructions for airlines to begin inspections for Boeing 737 Max 9
The Federal Aviation Administration released final instructions to airlines to begin conducting inspections of their 737 Max 9 planes Wednesday…
Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs – Moscow
Within minutes of the crash, Russia claimed the military plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and…
Japan plane crash a reminder to be thankful for caring flight attendants
The New Year period is usually characterized by festivities and increased air travel. However, on 2 January, the mood of 367 passengers and 12 crew…