Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While many believe that down-pull blinds are simply more susceptible to turbulence or heavy landings, making them more likely to simply drop down, there is an even more logical explanation than this. This again is a safety feature, but one which has traditionally been misinterpreted.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 271

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Often, turbulence is the harbinger of mountain waves, not the ideal ceiling—and visibility unlimited—day. We had been lifted above our assigned altitude.” Anything in the airplane not tied down floated, even dust from the flight deck carpet, then slammed to the nearest surface moments later as we were caught by the next wave.

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Turbulence Weather Knot Descent 96

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

The speed indicator itself connects to a series of hollow pipes in the plane that connects to the various instruments on the flight deck, known as the pitot static system. Static vents that measure static pressures are usually on the lower side of the plane, where the air stream isn’t as turbulent.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

If in this situation, make sure to transition your eyes to inside the flight deck. Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. This may lead to an unusual attitude.

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Altimeter Descent Turbulence Lift 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Anti-Ice, Rain: flight deck window heat, windshield wipers, probe heat, and anti-ice/de-ice systems that either prevent ice from accumulating on lift generating surfaces and engines, or break the ice off after it’s accumulated. Warning Systems: pilots need to be aware of how their airplane type alerts them.

Pilot 52

Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Once again, no announcements from the flight deck and the flight purser did the job. For this flight, the crew controlled the window shade so for most parts of cruising, the light was in dimmed mode. There was turbulence from time to time and the seatbelt sign came on a few times.

Runway 59

Runway Descent Airline Airlines 59

AeroSavvy

MARCH 26, 2022

Most dedicated cargo aircraft are military transports, e.g., C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hurcules, Antonov’s heavy-lift family. DreamLifter Trivia: Only the flight deck is pressurized on this 747 conversion. Cargo Deck Floor System Cargo decks have integrated rollers and ball bearing mats for fast loading and unloading.

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Flight Deck Cargo Weight-Shift-Control Pilot 52