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Video answers: ‘Airbus’ carbon fibre production in Spain’

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. 700 staff members work there.
  2. They have to work quickly because if they don’t the carbon fibre will perish in 200 hours.
  3. It’s placed into one of their pressurised ovens, to be transformed into a light, strong part necessary for building a plane.
  4. On the A320, less than 10% of the aircraft structure was made of carbon fibre, on the A350 that number has increased to 53%.
  5. The modern machinery can produce around 11 times the quantity that a human could produce. (33 / 34kg vs 3kg)
  6. Carbon fibre is stronger, lighter and doesn’t suffer from corrosion or metal fatigue, so planes can carry more passengers and companies spend less on maintenance.

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Video answers: ‘2015 Dubai Airshow preview’

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It will be held from 8th – 12th November at the Dubai World Central site.
  2. A 3D printing pavilion, where the exhibitors can show their printing products. Also, the flying display is going to have unmanned vehicles for the first time.
  3. It’s important because all business in the Middle East requires face-to-face networking and relationship building.
  4. It’s scheduled to be the largest airport in the world in the near future.

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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 answers: ‘Solar impulse food & clothing’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It’s focused on their nutritional needs, it’s lightweight, energy dense and nutritionally balanced.
  2. It’s based on everyday food items, and the pilots can choose the items that they like more.
  3. With the suit, they are able to control how hot or cold they are through using layers and openings in the suit. They use base layers which remove moisture from the body and are quick drying. And when it’s cold they use thick jackets that are similar to mountaineers’ jackets. In extremely cold conditions, the pilots can also use heated gloves and heated footwear.

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Video answers: ‘Airbus’ first US manufacturing plant’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. They decided three years ago.
  2. Their market share has grown to 50% on single-aisle planes.
  3. It’s the biggest single market for the aerospace industry.
  4. An A321 for JetBlue.
  5. It’s so successful because the American market is focused on increasing capacity on existing routes.

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Video answers: ‘777X wing’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. A very curved wing, similar to an albatross or eagle, according to the video.
  2. Both wings will be designed in a similar way, to keep the plane ‘in the air’.
  3. It will be almost 20% bigger in area.
  4. It will allow the 777X to operate without the need for modifications to existing airports.
  5. A composite material similar to what’s in the 787.

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