A Fly2Sky Airbus A320-200 on behalf of United Nigeria Airlines, registration LZ-FSA performing flight UN-504 from Lagos to Abuja (Nigeria), departed Lagos’ runway 18L, turned east and continued on a straight heading towards Asaba (Nigeria) rather than turning northeast towards Abuja and landed on Asaba’s runway 11 about 47 minutes after departure. Passengers reported cabin […]
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What is the zero fuel weight of an airplane?
It is the aircraft weight after we subtract the fuel from the equation. So, for instance if the aircraft has take off weight of about 65000 kgs and out of it 12000 kgs is the fuel, then the zero fuel weight is (65000 – 12000) = 53000 kgs. The zero fuel weight is not a […]
Why Are Planes’ Landing Gear Tilted?
The main reason why the landing gear of an airliner tilts is to make the aircraft more stable during takeoff and landing. The wheels on the landing gear are not parallel to the fuselage, but are set at an angle. This allows the aircraft to have a lower center of gravity and to be more […]
How safe is the Boeing 737 MAX series?
The B737 Max is probably the safest aircraft in recent history. It has a long production and usage for all its models and marques, and has been the subject of a re-certification which has been prolonged, intense, and extensive. Not only has there been a design review of the mechanical, electronics and computer systems, but […]
Side Stick Or Yoke?
Aircraft safety is paramount in all aviation operations. At the same time, airline operators have to look at ergonomics and how they influence pilot performance. Although Airbus and Boeing cockpits are largely similar in terms of displays and flight controls, one significant difference exists: Side Sticks and yokes. How do they affect flight safety and pilot experience? The Airbus uses a Side […]
Can turbulence cause structural failure in airplanes?
Turbulence can cause structural failure in airplanes, but it is very rare. Airplanes are designed to withstand significant turbulence and are regularly maintained to ensure their structural integrity. However, severe turbulence can cause damage to an airplane and, in rare cases, result in structural failure. It is important to note that turbulence can also cause […]
What happens if a door of the aircraft opens during flight?
If a door of an airplane opens during flight, it can be a dangerous situation. The sudden change in cabin pressure can cause the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly and can cause injury to passengers and crew. Additionally, the rush of wind and noise can make it difficult to hear or communicate with others. The […]
What is the purpose of the split winglets on the 737 Max?
More specifically, Boeing refer to these as Advanced Technology winglets, or AT winglets for short. Over the current technology winglets, Boeing say AT gives a 1.5% fuel burn efficiency whilst also providing more lift. This extra lift component is vectored away from the fuselage, effectively creating more lift whilst not actually lengthening the wingspan horizontally. This is […]
Are anti-ice an option or mandatory when flying in cold weather and a high altitude? How serious of an issue is forgetting to turn anti-ice on?
Anti-icing systems are an option for aircraft, but they are typically mandatory in cold weather and high altitude conditions. This is because ice can form on an aircraft’s wings, tail, and other surfaces, which can greatly reduce the aircraft’s lift and cause it to stall or crash. Forgetting to turn anti-ice on is a very […]
In the A320, what action or control input triggers the activation of the ground spoilers?
In the A320, spoilers play a crucial role in various phases of flight, including takeoff, landing, and in-flight speed control. The aircraft is equipped with five spoiler surfaces on the wings, each serving specific functions. Spoiler number 1 functions as a ground spoiler, extending only when the aircraft is on the ground. Spoilers 2, 3, […]
Aircraft Recovery Process
When aircraft veers off or overruns the runway during landing or takeoff, this is called a runway excursion. After this happens, aircraft cannot operate independently. Therefore, it must be removed from the runway. That way, it doesn’t lead to long runway closure. Process of moving the aircraft from the incident area to repair area is […]
Ethiopian Airlines expands Boeing 737 MAX fleet 5 years after fatal crash
Ethiopian Airlines announced, on Tuesday, a deal with Boeing that will see the company buy 20 737 MAX aircraft, as well as 11 additional 787 Dreamliners during the Dubai Air Show. The east African airline CEO Mesfin Tasew, says it’s only the beginning. “This is just the first phase. We expect to do another round […]
TAROM AT72 at Budapest on Nov 12th 2023, tyre damage on landing
A TAROM Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration YR-ATL performing flight RO-237 from Bucharest Otopeni (Romania) to Budapest (Hungary) with 71 passengers and 4 crew, landed on Budapest’s runway 31R but blew both left hand main tyres. The aircraft attempted to turn off the runway via a high speed turn off but came to a […]
What does RAT MAN signify when it comes to the switch on an A320 aircraft?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The aircraft has two switches for manually extending the RAT, one on the hydraulics control panel and the other on the emergency electrical configuration panel, both found on the main overhead panel. The RAT is designed to automatically deploy when it detects a loss of two AC generators, resulting in […]
Can jet engines melt?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Yes. Gas turbine engine designers jump through hoops to keep that from happening. They create turbine blades out of special heat resistant, high-strength allows and with holes and internal ducting through which coolant is pumped: They coat the turbine blades with insulating cermics: And they carefully control the fuel-air mix, […]
Runway overrun due to unstable approach caused by pilot error
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. “Why are you swimming in the water?” 30 years ago on 4 Nov 1993Runway overrun due to unstable approach caused by pilot errorat Kai Tak Airport, British Hong Kong Aircraft type Boeing 747-409. Operator China AirlinesIATA flight No. CI605ICAO flight No. CAL605Call sign DYNASTY 605Registration B-165Flight origin Chiang Kai-shek International […]
Fatal accident rate per million departures
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. All modern passenger airliners are incredibly safe as they have multiple redundancies and fail safes. Even the planes with the worst track records in history are somewhat safer than we think. Judging by the flight hours, neither aircraft has seen enough service to produce an accurate result for us to […]
BAe Jetstream Bird strike
A BAe Jetstream 31 belonging to Lanhsa Airlines received major damages to its nose Radome due to a big bird hit , and the aircraft made an emergency landing at Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU/MHPL). No further incident reported. 📸NOTICIAS MUSKITIAHN Source – FL360Aero
JetBlue aircraft collides with moving vehicle
JetBlue plane was damaged on Monday after it collided with a pushback tractor after it left the gate at San Francisco International Airport and was preparing for departure to Boston. Photos and videos shared on social media showed how the pushback tractor became wedged underneath the left-hand engine of the Airbus A321 aircraft, although the […]
What is the working method behind CAT III landing system?
Categories of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) The ILS is categorized into three different categories: CAT I, CAT II, and CAT III. CAT III is further divided into three subcategories: CAT IIIa, CAT IIIb, and CAT IIIc. Each category has specific requirements and limitations regarding visibility and decision heights (DH). CAT IIIb and CAT IIIc allow […]
What happens when an aircraft stalls during takeoff?
When an aircraft stalls during takeoff, it means that the airflow over the wings is no longer sufficient to produce lift for the aircraft to remain in the air. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as an incorrect takeoff configuration, a malfunctioning engine, or a pilot error. When an aircraft stall occurs, […]
When 2 planes are about to collide, how does the TCAS decide which plane should climb, and which should descend?
The Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) uses a specific algorithm to determine which aircraft should climb and which should descend when two planes are on a collision course. The algorithm takes into account the relative positions, speeds, and altitudes of the two aircraft, as well as their projected flight paths. When two TCAS-equipped aircraft are […]
Update – Titan A21N at London on Oct 4th 2023, lost 3 windows, stabilizer damage after filming event
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. On October 4, Titan Airways Airbus A321neo (G-OATW) on a ferry flight to Orlando was forced to return to London Stansted Airport after excessive noise in the cabin. After landing, AAIB found three cabin windows were missing, and there was also damage to the left stabilizer. AAIB has opened an […]
Total six aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have been damaged/destroyed in an ongoing attack by unknown gunmen
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Total six aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have been damaged/destroyed in an ongoing attack by unknown gunmen inside the PAF Mianwali Airbase in Pakistani Punjab. Multiple fatality in the Airbase suspected. It’s being said, below aircraft could be among the destroyed assets of the airbase. One Refueler Tanker.One Multirole […]
Should Boeing 737 Max be refitted with three angle of attack (AOA) sensors given the risk uncovered from recent accidents?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The issue of the Boeing 737 Max having only two angle of attack (AOA) sensors, instead of three, has been identified as a contributing factor in the two accidents that occurred in 2018 and 2019. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation regulators have mandated that all 737 Max […]
Weighing an Aircraft
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Depending on the number of wheels, the weighing might have to be done in pairs of wheels. For example, each nose wheel would go onto a separate scale. Pairs of main wheels (side by side pairs, that is, not fore and aft) would be weighed together. It can be a […]
What is the purpose of an aircraft’s canards?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The purpose of an aircraft’s canards is to provide additional lift and stability to the aircraft. Canards are small wings located near the front of the aircraft, and they work in conjunction with the main wings to improve the aircraft’s overall aerodynamic performance. They can also be used as control […]
What is a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. A minimum equipment list is the regulating authority and manufactures legal requirements for an aircraft to fly under specific conditions. The required equipment MUST be operational (unless there is some type of waiver) in order to be “air worthy” and meet “type design”. The minimum equipment list (MEL) for an […]
What is Sideslip?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. A sideslip is a maneuver used by pilots to increase the rate of descent or lose altitude quickly without gaining much airspeed. To execute a sideslip, a pilot will typically follow these steps: Reduce power to idle or near idle. Apply full opposite rudder. Apply aileron in the direction of […]
A320 pilots, does the airplane automatically maintain an optimal minimal drag sideslip angle in case of an engine failure?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The Airbus A320 is equipped with a system called “Alpha Protection” which automatically maintains an optimal minimal drag sideslip angle in the event of an engine failure. This helps to ensure that the aircraft remains in a stable and controllable state, even in the event of an emergency. Additionally, pilots […]
Utilize Ailerons for flap-like functions
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Is it possible to utilize ailerons for flap-like functions? Aileron droop is a noteworthy feature seen in many modern airplanes, including models like the Boeing 777 and 787, as well as Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380. This aileron droop, also known as “aileron deflection,” is usually managed through […]
How did American Airlines achieve the mirror effect on their aircraft when they still used their old livery?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. American Airlines achieved the mirror effect on their aircraft by using a reflective paint. This type of paint is made up of tiny glass beads that reflect light, giving the appearance of a mirror-like finish. The paint was applied to the aircraft in a specific pattern to create the desired […]
Aircraft Survival Kit
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. An aircraft survival kit typically contains essential items to aid in survival during an emergency situation. The specific contents may vary depending on the type of aircraft, the intended use, and regulations of the country or airline. However, here are some common items that are often included in aircraft survival […]
Why is the Rudder on an Airplane split?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. There are few number of reasons. Redundancy is one of the reasons. The lower and upper rudder can be supplied by separate hydraulic systems, so that rudder authority is conserved if one or more hydraulic systems of the aircraft were to fail. In the A380, the rudders also have something […]
Are Aircraft Cockpit Doors Bulletproof?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Yes, cockpit doors are typically designed to be bullet-resistant to provide an additional layer of protection for the flight crew. While the term “bulletproof” can be misleading, as no material or structure is completely impervious to bullets, cockpit doors are constructed with the purpose of resisting bullet penetration and mitigating […]
What are the consequences if a pilot delays the aircraft’s rotation during takeoff?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The standard rotation rate for most transport category aircraft is typically set at 3 degrees per second. When an aircraft reaches this rotation speed during takeoff, the pilot is expected to smoothly pull back on the controls to establish a specific pitch attitude. This pitch attitude can vary depending on […]
A Hawker H850XP business jet (N269AA) collided with a Cessna C510 (N510HM) airplane
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. A Hawker H850XP business jet (N269AA) collided with a Cessna C510 (N510HM) airplane at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas few hours ago. According to Federal Aviation Administration officials, a private jet departed without permission and hit another private jet that was landing. Luckily they didn’t strike in […]
How do you track a plane?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has raised the disturbing question of how a modern aircraft packed with communications equipment can apparently vanish without trace. Tracking a plane involves the use of various technologies and systems that enable the monitoring and tracking of aircraft in real-time. The disappearance of […]
The Safest Place to Sit on a Plane
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles While there are no specific aircraft seats such as middle seats, window seats, or aisle seats that can be purported to offer the safest place to sit on a plane, when a plane crashes, the severity of injuries or fatalities if they occur can be to some extent be dictated by […]
Dassault Falcon 2000LX
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Turkey based Nurol Holding’s Dassault Falcon 2000LX private aircraft (TC-SGO) tipped on its tail. Sources say that the plane reared up due to the wind while parked with under-limit fuel. Source – Fl360aero
Aircraft Engine Fire Protection
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Most large aircraft have loops or firewires lining the APU and engines, which are where fires are most likely to start. A steel tube is used to cover an electrode that has been covered in an insulating substance to form the tubular structure known as firewire. This firewire connects to […]
TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 Runway Excursion
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles On October 20, a TUI Airways Boeing 737-800, registration G-TAWD performing flight BY3551 from Corfu (Greece) to Leeds,EN (UK), landed on Leeds’ runway 14 at about 13:51L (12:51Z) but veered left off the runway in the final stages of the roll out and came to a stop on soft […]
Why are high bypass turbo jets quieter than pure turbo jets?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles High bypass turbojets are quieter than pure turbojets primarily due to the difference in their design and the way they produce thrust. In a pure turbojet engine, the majority of the thrust is generated by the hot exhaust gases expelled from the combustion chamber. These gases are produced by burning […]
Why Aircraft with T-Tails (elevators on top of the rudder) are dangerous when they stall?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles When an aircraft with a T-tail design stalls, the airflow over the wings becomes disrupted and the aircraft starts to lose lift. At this point, the nose of the aircraft will pitch upwards due to the loss of lift, which causes the elevators on the tail to become less effective. […]
Why do some big planes still use propeller engines rather than jets?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Propeller engines are still used in some aircraft, including military and commercial planes, because they offer certain advantages over jet engines. For example, propeller engines are more fuel efficient at lower speeds and altitudes, making them well-suited for short-haul flights and for aircraft that need to fly at low altitudes, […]
Why are aircraft engines slightly tilted down?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The main reason for tilting the engines down is to align them with the local airflow at cruise conditions. As you may know, planes fly with a slight nose-up attitude at cruise, which means that the air coming off the wing has a downward angle, called the downwash angle. If […]
Royal Air Force Chinook HC6A (CH-47F) became stuck in soft ground after a forced landing
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles This Incident happened in 2021. A loaded Royal Air Force Chinook HC6A (CH-47F) became stuck in soft ground after a forced landing due to a technical problem. Aircraft soon sank into the field, likely due to the extended period of wet weather. However, the extremely soft ground had made the […]
Why is the Dreamliner so successful?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The 787 is so successful for stacks of reasons. Here’s the three biggest ones: Cost When the 787–8 was first released, it was offered at just $120 million. That sounds like a lot, but for context that’s cheaper than an A320NEO or 737MAX. It has now risen to a more responsible $200m, […]
Recap – Delta A321 at Denver on Jul 26th 2022, rejected takeoff after bird strike and fuel fire
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles A Delta Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N332DN performing flight DL-1057 from Denver,CO to Atlanta,GA (USA) with 197 passengers, was accelerating for takeoff from Denver’s runway 08 when a bird was ingested by the left hand engine (CFM56) causing an engine fire. The crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 157 […]
Hydraulic Accumulator
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles A hydraulic accumulator is a pressure storage reservoir in which hydraulic fluid is held under pressure by an external source of energy. The external source can be a spring or a compressed gas. Description:A hydraulic accumulator is a device, typically made of steel, which is divided into two separate chambers. […]