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.

Cabin Crew 268

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 268

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?

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

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. However, do note that the observation deck can be closed due to bad weather. My ride: JA73NT To be able to enjoy such good weather like this during my time in Japan was a blessing.

Weather 66

Weather Runway Airlines Airline 66

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.

Airlines 59

Airlines Airline Turbulence Runway 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 17, 2024

Do remember to your place your reservation before the deadline of 24 hours before the flight of departure as it would give the kitchen crew some time to prepare your food before being delivered to the aircraft. The cabin crew on board will prepare your food before serving it to you. For my flight, these meals were the options.

Airlines 59

Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Weather 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Looking around the cabin, I noticed this set of cabin crew looked stress and I can understand as they were kept quite busy on this almost full flight. The weather on this day was better than I expect. The weather on this day was better than I expect. However, the ride was smooth from take off to landing at Penang.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Narrow-Body Aircraft Weather 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Cabin photos of the A320ceo With the transparent partition, the passengers at the first row face the cabin crew during take-off and landing for the seat 1A, 1B and 1C. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. This is my seat 2A, legroom space is tight. Our taxi to the runway took around 10 minutes.

Runway 52

Runway Descent Airlines Airline 52