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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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Extreme Turbulence in Singapore Airlines flight 321

Fear of Landing

The report shows that the real risk is for the cabin crew. It probably only lasted a few seconds, but I remember vividly seeing shoes and iPads and iPhones and cushions and blankets and cutlery and plates and cups flying through the air and crashing to the ceiling. Anyway, the seat belt light appeared.

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Whitecaps On Their Martinis

AV Web

They could be awash in dropped oxygen masks and fallen ceiling panels back there, and the most any good captain should say is “really rough air” or “it is getting choppy.” International flight crews usually leave the seat belt sign on almost the entire flight, especially at night. This is for two reasons.

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Qantas starts A321XLR training

Aviation Bussiness News

In addition, around 2,000 cabin crew will also be progressively trained on the new aircraft type as they enter the fleet. QANTAS A321XLR CABINS The cabin and seats of the new Qantas A321XLR have been designed with a focus on maximising passenger comfort.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. Simply put, 400 feet AGL means that the 400 feet is measured from the underlying ground surface above the specific airspace. This is as opposed to other altitude measurements, such as AMSL or above mean sea level.

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Boeing 777: Features, Seat Maps, and Travel Tips

Airspeed Junkie

Cabin and Seating Designed with passenger comfort in mind, the Boeing 777 cabin features high ceilings and spacious storage bins. Its spacious cabin design, with high ceilings and ample storage space, enhances comfort and enjoyment, particularly on long-haul flights.

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Video captures chaos at Naypyidaw Airport as 7.7 quake hits Myanmar and Thailand

Aerotime

According to a post by A Fly Guys Cabin Crew Lounge, all personnel on duty at the control tower were killed. pic.twitter.com/4Y856aASIe — Myanmar Now (@Myanmar_Now_Eng) March 28, 2025 Footage taken from inside the airport shows the building interiors with collapsed ceilings, rubble, and passengers looking for cover.