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Video: ‘2015 Dubai Airshow preview’

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Here’s an interesting video that previews the 2015 Dubai Airshow.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. When and where will the Dubai airshow 2015 be held?
  2. What’s going to be new at the show?
  3. Why is a visit in person to the Dubai airshow important for people doing business?
  4. What interesting point is made about Al Maktoum International Airport?

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The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features – AINtv

The 2015 Dubai Airshow is coming soon, and the organizers say it will be the best ever, with new features including a 3D printing pavilion and unmanned aircraft in the flying display. Once again, AIN will be there bringing you the news as it happens in our daily on-site issues and at AINonline.com.

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Structure: ‘Some & any’

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This time in our structure help we talk about the use of ‘some’ and ‘any’. They can be difficult to use and sometimes they can be used in similar situations, but with small differences. Check out the diagram below with the information and then write some examples for yourself.

Diagram of the uses of 'some' & 'any'.
Uses of ‘some’ & ‘any’

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Audio answer: ‘Engine shutdown’

Here’s the text to the listening from yesterday.

Enjoy!!

A 747 was climbing out from its airport of origin when the crew requested clearance to stop their climb at FL080. They reported that they were shutting down the number 4 engine due to low oil pressure. Then they requested clearance to dump fuel. They climbed to FL100 while dumping fuel and returned to their airport of origin for a safe landing about one hour after departure.

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Audio: ‘Engine shutdown’

Listen to this recording and try to write what your understand. You should try to write everything that is said.

You can listen as many times as you want.

Check below the recording for some of the difficult words and come back and check the full text from this recording tomorrow.

Suggested ICAO level: 4+

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Difficult words: clearance (n.), dump fuel

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Video answers: ‘Solar Impulse cockpit’

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It has a volume of 3.8 cubic metres.
  2. The longest flight that the plane would have to make, the five-day flight across the pacific ocean.
  3. The plane isn’t pressurised and therefore the pilot requires oxygen to breathe above 3,000m.
  4. Minus twenty degrees.
  5. The seat can be reclined to various positions, allowing him to rest, sleep or access some difficult-to-reach areas of the cockpit. The pilot also has room to do some exercise during a flight.
  6. The toilet is below the seat and consists of a series of removable bags.
  7. He can communicate with his team via the Swisscom Statcom system.
  8. They are able to view his vital signs and can do alertness tests to check if he’s coping with the mental fatigue of flying.

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Video: ‘Solar Impulse cockpit’

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Continuing from last week’s video about the food and clothing used on board Solar Impulse, here’s another video that describe the cockpit of the completely solar-powered plane.

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 size is the cockpit?
  2. What were the most important factors in designing the cockpit?
  3. Why is an oxygen supply necessary above 3,000m?
  4. What is the minimum predicted temperature in the cockpit?
  5. In what ways are the cockpit comfortable for the pilot?
  6. Where’s the toilet on board?
  7. How does the pilot communicate with his team?
  8. How do the team know if the pilot is ok?

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Solar Impulse Airplane – The Cockpit of Solar Impulse 2 – #Discover

The cockpit is designed around the requirements of the longest and most challenging flights: 5 days and 5 nights across the Pacific Ocean. Discover the pilot’s living environment by watching what it’s like to be in the pilot’s seat.