If the plane has a takeoff speed of 40 mph and is in a 40 mph headwind, it doesn't even need to move at all with respect to the ground.
Can an airplane stay up in the air without moving forward just like helicopter? A: Techincally, there is only one way for the aircraft to remain hanging motionless in the air: if weight and lift cancel each other out perfectly, and at the same time thrust and drag cancel each other out too. But this is incredibly rare.
The main way for any conventional airplane to take-off (and land) without rotating in pitch is by making the angle of incidence of the wings (approximately the fixed angle with which the wing attaches to the fuselage) equal to the take-of angle of attack with the aircraft parked on the ground.
All Answers (24) No, airplanes cant remain stationary as helicopters can. This is because remaining stationary means it has zero velocity and hence no lift is produced to cancel the weight.
This shouldn't cause a problem as passengers are expected to be at the gate 15-30 minutes before and should have boarded the plane at least 15 minutes ahead of the departure time. If you somehow don't make it onboard within these timeframes, the flight can absolutely leave without you.
Many people are afraid of flying in airplanes, but they shouldn't be. Flying is actually one of the safest ways to travel. In fact, when measured per mile, flying is actually farsafer than driving, or travelling by train. Not only is flying the safest mode of transport, but it is also the fastest.
According to MedlinePlus, falling asleep during landing or takeoff could cause serious damage to your ears. It all has to do with the rapid changes in air pressure in the cabin. Need something to do while sitting on the tarmac or during a layover?
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Without fuel, the engines won't work. If the plane runs out of fuel while in the air, the plane must be refuelled. Otherwise, the plane will crash.
Yes an aircraft can fly with one wing shorter. The winglets on a commercial airliner like the 747 or A330 can be missing on either side as per the minimum equipment list.
Generally, the pilot will handle takeoff and then initiate the autopilot to take over for most of the flight. In some newer aircraft models, autopilot systems will even land the plane. Aviation regulations vary between countries, but in the U.S., at least two crew members must remain in the cockpit at all times.
A proper rotation is important for safety reasons and for minimizing takeoff distance. For example, rotate too early and drag increases, thus increasing the takeoff distance.
Likewise heavy winds, lightning and other adverse conditions often accompany heavy rain, and these are often enough to prevent a plane from flying. If temperatures are below freezing, on the other hand, rain can freeze when it hits the ground, which can create slick runway conditions that are unsuitable for take-off.
Short answer: Because we're moving at the same velocity as the Earth, in the same way that passengers inside an airplane don't feel movement because they're moving with the same velocity as the plane.
You've unbuckled your seatbelt to go on a walk down the aisle, but you can't feel the movement of the plane. The reason is simple: you, the plane, and everything else inside it is travelling at the same speed. In order to perceive the movement of the plane, you have to glance at the clouds outside.
Aircraft carriers frequently go through headwind and tailwind. While a tailwind blows in the direction of the aircraft, a headwind blows against the moving direction of the plane. Due to very strong headwinds, the airplanes look like they have ceased moving but in reality, are moving very, very slow.
While fuel dumps don't happen every day, they're also not uncommon. Nor do they usually represent a major emergency. In fact if an aircraft is taking the time to dump fuel before landing, that's likely an indication that the issue forcing the plane to land is serious but not critical.
If a passenger jet flies too high, it reaches a point called 'Coffin Corner'. This is the point at which the aircraft's low speed stall and high-speed buffet meet and the plane can no longer maintain its altitude which forces it to descend.
When a pilot uses the phrase “heavy,” he is reminding ATC that his aircraft is large and requires more separation between it and the aircraft following.
Aviation regulators set the total hours pilots fly and how much sleep they must get between flights. During ultra-long-haul flights, pilots sleep in special cabins, which passengers can't access.
Island hopping: Loganair flight LM711 is acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the world's shortest scheduled passenger flight for its below two-minute connection between two Scottish islands.
A modern Boeing 747 can fly about 15,000 km (9,500 miles) when it's flying at 900 kmh (550 mph). This means it can fly non stop for almost 16 hours!
49% of all fatal accidents happen during the final descent and landing phases of the average flight, while 14% of all fatal accidents happen during takeoff and initial climb.
However, they did not understand one crucial piece of aviation safety: A pilot cannot legally takeoff with a passenger in the lavatory. The issue doesn't change from airline to airline. The reason why is similar to most other standard procedures during takeoff and landing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) set the upright seat rule for two main reasons: it makes it easier to evacuate the plane in the case of an emergency and it can help limit injuries. It's a frightening fact, but most airplane accidents happen upon take-off or landing.