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Video answers: ‘Embraer Lineage 1000’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. The very large business jet segment.
  2. The 1000 has a much longer range according to the video.
  3. Its competitors are the Airbus Corporate Jet and the Boeing Business Jet.
  4. Its range is 9 hours and the capacity is 19 passengers.
  5. The fifth zone because it is the most private zone and has the option of a large bed and a walk-in shower.

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Video: ‘Embraer Lineage 1000’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes the Embraer Lineage 1000E and what it can offer potential customers..

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What segment of the market does this jet occupy?
  2. What is the difference between the 1000 and the 190 according to the video?
  3. What are the 1000’s competitors?
  4. What is the plane’s maximum range and passenger capacity?
  5. Which area of the plane is the owner likely to sleep in and why?

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 4’

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This time in our structure help we continue to talk about phrasal verbs. Today we have more examples of phrasal verbs with ‘out’. As usual, check the meaning of the ones you don’t understand in a good learner’s dictionary.

Diagram of phrasal verbs with the particle 'out'.
Phrasal verbs 4.

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Video answers: ‘747 with 5 engines?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. They attached a fifth engine to the wing of a Boeing 747 to transport it to South Africa where it was needed by another 747.
  2. There are different procedures with the weight, balance and takeoff performance of the plane and some limits with the maximum takeoff weight.
  3. They put 6 tonnes less fuel in the tank on the side with the extra engine to compensate, so in effect, the aircraft doesn’t know that it’s carrying an extra engine.
  4. It increases the drag created by the plane.
  5. They schedule a technical stop for fuel in Perth, before the plane continues its journey to South Africa.
  6. No, the last time it happened was in 2011 and it’s usually not necessary due to the efficiency of the engines.

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Video: ‘747 with 5 engines?’

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Here’s a video that shows an unusual way to transport a specific piece of equipment.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What did Qantas do?
  2. What are the differences in flying with this piece of equipment?
  3. How do the team compensate for the weight of this piece of equipment?
  4. What negative effect does the extra piece of equipment have on performance?
  5. How does the team solve this negative effect?
  6. Is this ‘special flight’ something that is needed often?

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 3’

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This time in our structure help we continue with phrasal verbs. We have some examples of phrasal verbs with ‘in’ and ‘out’. Also we talk about some of the common concepts associated with these particles which can help to give you an idea of the meaning of the phrasal verb without using a dictionary. Of course, if you don’t know what they mean even after reading about the key concepts, check a dictionary!

Diagram of phrasal verbs with the particles 'in' and 'out'.
Phrasal verbs 3.

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