Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+
1. There are many differences metioned, so let’s group them by category;
Instruments: 737, analogue with 4 flight displays (primary flight display and navigation display).
Instruments: A320, glass cockpit (primary flight display, navigation display, 2 more displays.
Throttle: 737, can be moved by hand as well as autothrottle.
Throttle: A320, throttles not moved by the autothrust system, can only be moved by the pilot.
Overhead panel: 737, all of the switches need to be flicked, it can be difficult to see if a switch is on or off in a hurry.
Overhead panel: A320, most of the switches are pushable, good because you can quickly see if one is on or off.
Control of the aircraft: 737, by yoke.
Control of the aircraft: A320, by sidestick (joystick).
Stabilizer trim: 737, controlled manually by flicking a switch.
Stabilizer trim: A320, autotrim and is only used manually when there is a computer failure.
In the event of a failure: 737, use the QRH (quick reference handbook).
In the event of a failure: A320, use the QRH or use the instructions on the ECAM (Electronic centralized aircraft monitor).
Comfort: 737, not much space to rest your feet, write or stand up.
Comfort: A320, lots of space to rest your feet, a table to write or eat on and space to stand up.
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+
1. He told a pilot that his plane couldn’t land and that they had to go around, then immediately after this he said, “just kidding”.
2. 1,000ft.
3. He was suspended from his job.
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+
1. It must be a wide-body, four-engine commercial aircraft.
2. No.
3. Shields against the electromagnetic pulse of a nuclear attack and anti-missile systems.
4. A modified Boeing 707.
5. Full in-flight broadcast capabilities, sleeping quarters, a shower, an airborne oval office and an emergency room.
6. In seven years (although it may be delayed).
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
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1. 1000 g.
2. 17,000 – 18,000ft.
3. A radio beacon.
4. They are about half the size and collect more than 1,000 pieces of data.
5. $750.
6. Military, diving, and a ship’s equipment.
Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!
Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+
1) Efficient, greener performance (reduced fuel burn, a switch to electric drive).
2) Bionic seethrough skins, panoramic views, materials which don’t corrode (speedier boarding)
3) In this situation, passengers could be placed in pods in the city centre. These pods would then travel along rails and slide directly into the plane without the need to move from the pod, making the boarding process very quick.
4) The Airlines could take money from you, not directly, but the fare could be paid by someone who has in interest in you flying to that destination, or the money could come from extra services provided on board that passengers might want to pay for, medical services for example.
5) 132
6) Plane parts built with 3D printers that can’t be produced by traditional manufacturing methods in a cost effective way.