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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

In gusty conditions, for example, crews tend to add a few knots to their touchdown speed, which allows for fluctuations in airspeed while on final approach. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Night Flight from Catalina: Beechcraft Baron Incident

Fear of Landing

Aircraft departing runway 22 have a take-off run towards a ravine, with no lights or landmarks ahead, only cargo ships and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. The wind favoured runway 22, as usual, but at only 5-7 knots, it wasn’t really a factor. However, just as the altimeter started to climb, the Baron faltered.

Runway 52