Random facts about planes..
Discussion
So what totally random things do you know about planes that maybe the rest of us may find interesting?
I'll start off..
A commercial plane is generally only 3 routine inspections away from a catastrophic fatigue fracture failure.
(This is the time between the element fracture line becoming a visible thing and the time the element will fail due to the fracture growth size)
On many commercial planes there is a triangle symbol above some of the windows (internal).
This is to denote the leading edge of the wing and also the trailing edge of the wing.
I'll start off..
A commercial plane is generally only 3 routine inspections away from a catastrophic fatigue fracture failure.
(This is the time between the element fracture line becoming a visible thing and the time the element will fail due to the fracture growth size)
On many commercial planes there is a triangle symbol above some of the windows (internal).
This is to denote the leading edge of the wing and also the trailing edge of the wing.
Nanook said:
You know the oxygen masks that drop out of the false ceiling? They don't last very long, the idea being you get your ass down to 10k ft or so quickly, at which point you don't need them anymore.
I wonder if the cascade of falling masks actually cause more panic than they save? The pilot would head for 10,000feet PDQ anyway.
When airline passengers have to evacuate in a hurry they often try to release the seatbelt by reaching for a buckle by their hip because that's what they are used to in a car.
'Cabin doors to manual' means make sure that opening the doors won't set the escape slide off.
At least one UK airport is reported to have secret tunnels to allow the Hereford Hooligans access to hijacked aircraft without being seen.
'Cabin doors to manual' means make sure that opening the doors won't set the escape slide off.
At least one UK airport is reported to have secret tunnels to allow the Hereford Hooligans access to hijacked aircraft without being seen.
Without any power the 747 can glide for some distance.
The Tristar a/c had an underfloor galley with all the food and ovens etc and lifts to take it all to the main deck.
The crew rest bunks on the 747 are directly under the tail fuel tank, and above the aft toilets.
The captains authority is enshrined in UK law.
The liferafts have enough basic rations for up to 80 people.
Turbulence can hit at any time, so ALWAYS keep your belt fastened at all times when seated. This prevents you from visiting the roof.
The Tristar a/c had an underfloor galley with all the food and ovens etc and lifts to take it all to the main deck.
The crew rest bunks on the 747 are directly under the tail fuel tank, and above the aft toilets.
The captains authority is enshrined in UK law.
The liferafts have enough basic rations for up to 80 people.
Turbulence can hit at any time, so ALWAYS keep your belt fastened at all times when seated. This prevents you from visiting the roof.
Nanook said:
Anyway, on a 737-400 (And possible many other types) there are 2 small bottles to store this oxygen. The 2 bottles are identical. One is for the 2 guys/girls sitting up front, the other is for everyone else.
Don't you mean individual chemical oxygen generators, one for each passenger? Simpo Two said:
Dr Jekyll said:
At least one UK airport is reported to have secret tunnels to allow the Hereford Hooligans access to hijacked aircraft without being seen.
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