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HondaJet nears delivery

Here’s a video that describes the HondaJet and its progress towards full certification. Although the plane made its’ first flight over ten years ago, it’s only now near the point where it will receive full FAA certification and be available to customers.

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 many flight hours have been logged in testing for this plane?
  2. Why has it taken so long for this plane to get full FAA certification?
  3. Why could the timing of this jet’s availability be an advantage for Honda?
  4. What technologically advanced features does the jet have?
  5. What is the cruising speed and service ceiling for this plane?

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Aviation Week flies the A350

Here’s an interesting video from Aviation Week which shows their chief aircraft evaluation editor flying the left seat of the A350.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’s unique about the A350 for Airbus?
  2. What’s special about the wing on the A350?
  3. What’s significant about .85 Mach?
  4. How much thrust can each A350-900 engine produce?
  5. Describe the layout of the A350’s cockpit?
  6. Why did they use reduced thrust for takeoff?
  7. What’s the final verdict on the plane?

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Aviation Week Pilot Report: Airbus A350

Aviation Week chief aircraft evaluation editor Fred George flew left seat in Airbus’s new big twin, the A350, with Airbus chief test pilot Peter Chandler in the right seat and Christian Norden on the jump seat as safety pilot.

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A320neo Leap 1-A engine flight

Here’s an interesting video from 19th May that shows the maiden flight of the A320neo with the Leap 1-A engine.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

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  1. What does Fabrice Bragger (Airbus CEO) hope for this CFM engine and Airbus?
  2. How long did Airbus expect it would take to get to this point in the project development? How long did it take in reality?
  3. How did Jean-Paul Ebanga rate the success of the maiden flight?
  4. How did Tuan Do feel about the flight?

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A320neo takes to the skies with LEAP- 1A engines

The first A320neo equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines completed its maiden flight on 19 May 2015, with the aircraft taking off and landing in Toulouse, France. This video clip includes comments and insights from Airbus and CFM International officials, as well as members of the flight crew.

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Space bins

In an effort to increase passenger comfort, Boeing has introduced the latest change to their 737, ‘space bins’, which offer passengers more room for their hand luggage.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 4+

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  1. In your opinion, do you think that bigger storage bins are something that passengers want? Why?
  2. How many bags can fit into the standard overhead storage bin?
  3. How many bags can fit into the new ‘space bin’?
  4. In your own words, how is that extra space ‘created’?

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Boeing’s new 737 Space Bins Hold 50% More Bags

Boeing’s new Space Bins answers the call for more space to stow carry-on bags. Each of the larger Space Bins will hold six standard sized bags, two more than the large current Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins installed on many Next-Generation 737s.

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How do planes fly?

Here’s an interesting video that describes how planes fly.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 4+

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  1. Which primary forces act on a plane?
  2. What keeps the plane in the air?
  3. What does the angle of attack of a wing help it do, according to the video?
  4. What’s the purpose of engines?
  5. How are engines similar to wings?

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How Do Airplanes Fly?

How Airplanes Are Made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rMgpExA4kM Thanks to Airbus for supporting this video http://www.a350xwb.com MinutePhysics is on Google+ – http://bit.ly/qzEwc6 And facebook – http://facebook.com/minutephysics And twitter – @minutephysics Minute Physics provides an energetic and entertaining view of old and new problems in physics — all in a minute!

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The A380 ten years on

This week marks ten years since the first flight of the A380 and to honour this giant bird, here’s a video talking about the first ten years of the plane, and its future.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

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  1. When was the first flight of the A380?
  2. How many airlines currently fly the A380?
  3. How many A380s have Airbus sold and delivered?
  4. Which airline operates the most A380s?
  5. How did the A380 change British Airways’ London to Los Angeles route?
  6. How will the A380 change the American aviation market in the future?
  7. What changes to the A380 can keep it relevant in the future?

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The A380: 10 years at the forefront of air transportation

Airbus’ 21st century flagship has “shared its love” with passenger and airlines alike in the 10 years since it performed its maiden flight in April 2005. The 21st century flagship highlights Airbus’ passion for aviation as a true game-changer for travellers, with its unrivalled space and comfort aloft, while generating significant revenue for operators.