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.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?
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Aerotime
OCTOBER 25, 2024
According to KLM, “By distributing the weight on board as optimally as possible, a small lift under the nose is created, resulting in less air resistance and thus a more efficient flight.” Equally, the optimization of weight loading and distribution can also help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Fear of Landing
JANUARY 17, 2025
There were 175 passengers, four cabin crew and two flight crew on board. The collision killed all 175 passengers and four of the six crew members. The only survivors were the two cabin crew seated in the aft jump seats. On approach, the captain made a mayday alert, declaring bird strike, bird strike.
World Airline News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By distributing the weight on board as optimally as possible, a small lift under the nose is created, resulting in less air resistance and thus a more efficient flight. The cabin crew wears a new uniform made from more sustainable fabric from recycled PET and with more stretch, providing more comfort while working on board.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Planespotting at the Domestic Terminal Observation Deck (Landside) To access to this observation deck, take the escalator or lift up to level 4. More photos of the cabin The rear of the aircraft A cabin crew was keeping a look out for anyone needed assistance. The emergency row offers good amount of legroom space.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
DECEMBER 19, 2024
You can take either the escalator or lift up to the departure hall. Once on board, the cabin crew waiting at the door, showed me to my seat. My first impression of the crew, they seemed nice and I was looking forward to the flight. This aircraft flew in from Seoul and departed a few hours later for Bangkok.
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