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

Aerotime

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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

Aerotime

Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you. These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later).

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Aer Lingus Regional ATR72 suffers nose gear collapse after heaving landing

Aerotime

The flight had two pilots onboard accompanied by two cabin crew. The aircraft descended and made its approach into the airport, touching down at 16:06 local time, 39 minutes after departure. There were no passengers onboard at the time of the occurrence.

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Icing, Systems, and Human Factors: Preliminary Findings on Voepass flight 2283

Fear of Landing

There were two flight crew, two cabin crew, and 58 passengers on board when the aircraft, an ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) departed Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport in Cascavel. The weather was overcast for the flight route, with cloud tops reaching temperatures forecast from 0° to -35°C (32° to -31°F).

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Discovering IndiGo Airbus A321neo Part 1: New Delhi To Mumbai

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Damp Lease is which the lessor (owner) provides the aircraft, maintainence of the aircraft and flight crew. However, cabin crew and insurance will not be provided. The airline that is leasing the aircraft will provide its own cabin crew and will be trained before being allowed to work on these leased aircraft.

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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

Ask Captain Lim

If shear rate values increase along the route, it’s time to warn the cabin crew of approaching turbulence during the preflight briefing. Pilots reduce speed, akin to a car approaching a road bump, and attempt to fly around or above such clouds whenever air traffic permits.

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The Top 10 Skills Every Pilot Needs to Master

Aviators of Tomorrow

Pilots must continuously monitor the aircraft’s instruments, scan the surrounding airspace, and assess weather conditions. They must evaluate various factors such as weather conditions, aircraft performance, and passenger safety. They must convey information accurately and concisely, especially during critical phases of flight.

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