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Video answers: ‘Circular runways’

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. He thinks it would be of benefit because it would allow planes to only land with a headwind and never with a crosswind.
  2. Three planes would be able to takeoff and land at the same time.
  3. They would feel as if the plane were making a slight turn, nothing more.
  4. It could reduce fuel burn in the area around the airport, and could reduce noise on standard arrivals as planes could fly in from any direction.
  5. The team suggest that it could handle the work of four runways while only being the length of three.

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Video answers: ‘Automating plane manufacturing’

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It stands for Fuselage Automated Upright Build.
  2. They help manufacture the forward and aft sections of the plane.
  3. It’s flexible because its different sections are on wheels, allowing them to be moved where necessary.
  4. They can quickly switch drills or fasteners depending on the size of the hole.
  5. It was previously done by humans who suffered a lot of strain on their bodies due to the difficult nature of the work.

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Video answers: ‘How to beat jet lag’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It’s due to something called ‘desynchronosis’, or when your internal biological clock gets out of sync with your destination.
  2. A dry airplane environment, changes in pressure, and the time difference on arrival all effect the condition, but the biggest effect is sunlight.
  3. One study suggested that melatonin can help, while another found that insulin could help regulate the circadian rhythms of the body. Other people force themselves to stay awake until a normal sleep time at their destination and then wake up at a normal time.
  4. Alcohol and caffeine make jet lag worse.

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Video answers: ‘The Dreamliner’s huge windows’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Its primary structural construction materials are composite materials, mostly carbon reinforced plastics.
  2. It has made new routes that were previously not commercially viable, a reality.
  3. It may have saved the company from bankruptcy.
  4. They’re so big because the composite materials used in its construction create a much stronger structure which can bear a higher stress load than traditional materials.

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Video answers: ‘Fuel tankering’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It means that you carry enough fuel to perform your next flight and the one after that without the need to refuel.
  2. The disadvantage is that your fuel consumption increases by carrying more fuel than necessary.
  3. It’s not an issue because when you tanker, you’re already adding more fuel than needed for contingency, alternate and final reserve fuel for the first flight.
  4. The cost is an extra 36kg fuel burn per 1000kg of fuel.
  5. It’s advantageous because the airline can save on the cost of fuel at the destination if it’s remote or more expensive for another reason. Tankering can also be advantageous because it can give airlines a faster turnaround time.

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Video answers: ‘737 MAX makes a splash’

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Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. A drone is the newest member of the flight test team.
  2. For the first time, engineers with have a view from above the plane, as well as below.
  3. They have to validate that water spray won’t have a negative effect on engine or APU performance.
  4. They create a trough from foam blocks and glue and fill it with water to simulate a wet runway.
  5. The difficulty is that he has to align the main gear with the trough even though he can’t see it until he’s at a high speed.

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