Simple Flying
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
USAir flight 1493 was on its final approach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Boeing 737-300 had 83 passengers and 6 crew onboard. There was a crew change in Washington DC, then they flew on to Columbus, Ohio. It was February 1st, 1991. The flight had been smooth and uneventful and now the sun was setting.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 20, 2024
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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Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
With the landing gear down but without the use of the wing leading-edge slats and trailing-edge flaps, there was little the crew could do to control the stricken aircraft’s approach speed, other than through variable engine power settings. He eventually died in August 2019 after a short illness, just six days before his 88th birthday.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
AUGUST 2, 2024
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.
Fear of Landing
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A Communication Breakdown at Oslo An SAS flight landed normally at Oslo but then evacuated, apparently due to a misunderstanding between the pilot and cabin crew. Despite an investigation including breathalyzer tests for all crew (which came up negative), the exact nature of this miscommunication remains a mystery.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 10, 2024
My cabin luggage was able to fit in but it is better to have the handle of the baggage facing you to optimise space. My in-flight experience We boarded with the cabin crew welcoming us. On final approach to LHR runway 27 Left. The overhead panel At this point, we were waiting to depart. Well done, Qantas!
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JANUARY 28, 2024
The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats. By the time they are done, they started collecting the thrash but during our descent, we encountered some rough turbulence and the hardworking crew had to hold on.
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