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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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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.

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Video: ‘Solar impulse food & clothing’

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Not forgetting the Solar Impulse project that’s currently waiting for the weather to improve in the pacific, here’s an interesting video that reports on the diet and clothing of their pilots. How do they fly for 40+ hours and eat at the same time? What clothes do they wear? Check it out below.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How is the diet of the Solar Impulse pilots customised?
  2. What’s their menu based on?
  3. Talk about the pilots’ suits?

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Solar Impulse Airplane – The Pilot’s Food & Clothing – #Discover

Solar Impulse’s pilots have customized diets for the #RTW Solar Flights. This is based on their nutritional needs and tastes. Food is also a form of reward and motivation for the pilots when alone in the sky for several days and nights.

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Video: ‘Airbus’ first US manufacturing plant’

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Here’s an interesting video about the opening of Airbus’ new manufacturing plant in Mobile, Alabama, which was opened on 14th September 2015..

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 did Airbus decide to build this new manufacturing plant?
  2. What is Airbus’ current market share on single-aisle planes?
  3. What was one of the reasons why they wanted to open a manufacturing plant in US?
  4. What’s the first plane that they’ll produce in the plant?
  5. Why is the A321 so successful in the American market?

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Fabrice Brégier discusses the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility

In this video clip, Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Brégier puts a spotlight on the company’s U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama – which was inaugurated on 14 September 2015 and assembles the industry-leading family of A319, A320 and A321 jetliners. By 2018, the facility will produce between 40 and 50 single-aisle aircraft per year.

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Video: ‘777X wing’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes the wing design for the 777X, Boeing’s latest update to the 777 family.

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 wing shape increases aerodynamic lift the most?
  2. What comparison does the video make between a glider and the 777X?
  3. How much bigger will the 777X wing be when compared to the current 777?
  4. Why is the folding wingtip very important to Boeing’s design?
  5. What is the new wing made of?

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Boeing 777x: Long Folding Wings Based On Flying Birds For Greater Fuel Economy

The amazing, carbon composites glider-like wings of the 777X are longer and more efficient changing how we fly. Boeing innovates at http://www.boeing.com/innovation/ What’s Boeing’s latest innovation?

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Video: ‘Flying an amphibious light sport aircraft’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on what it’s like to fly an amphibious light sport aircraft from Progressive Aerodyne.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Where did the reporter (Matt) meet the founder and president of Progressive Aerodyne (Kerry Richter)?
  2. Which model of plane did they fly?
  3. How many people can fit in the plane?
  4. What’s the range of the plane?
  5. What type of flying is most fun in this aircraft?

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Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft – AINtv

AIN’s Matt Thurber flies the Searey Elite, an amphibious light sport aircraft that you can drive from the beach, straight into the water, and take to the air with only 350 feet of water necessary for takeoff. For more information, visit: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2015-08-10/flight-demo-searey-elite-amphibian