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Video: ‘Mysterious objects on the A320’

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This week’s video describes some of the strange objects on the A320 and what they are used for. Watch the video to find out what they are, and what they’re used for.

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’s the purpose of the triangles on the inside of the passenger cabin?
  2. What’s the purpose of the curved metal object which sits on the wing?
  3. Why doesn’t the A321 have this object?

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MYSTERIOUS OBJECTS on AIRBUS A320 explained by “CAPTAIN” Joe

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Video: ‘Circular runways’

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This week’s video describes a circular runway concept that could revolutionise the way airports operate. Watch the video to find out how.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why does Henk think that his circular runway would be of benefit?
  2. How many planes can takeoff and land on this runway at the same time?
  3. What would passengers feel as they landed?
  4. What other positive impacts could this type or runway have?
  5. In what way might this runway be more efficient than straight runways.

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Video: ‘Automating plane manufacturing’

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This week’s video describes FAUB, a process used by Boeing to automate plane manufacturing. Find out what is it and how it helps.

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 does FAUB stand for?
  2. Which parts do the robots help manufacture?
  3. Why is FAUB flexible?
  4. What’s flexible about the robots?
  5. How was the robots’ work done previously?

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Mechanic and Machine: Boeing’s Advanced Manufacturing Improves 777 Assembly

Behind the scenes of our factory of the future! Fuselage Automated Upright Build (FAUB) is a partnership of automation and manual work to assemble the forward and aft sections of the 777 fuselage. Teams load and set the panels, then the robots are moved in to help install thousands of fasteners to connect the sections.

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Video: ‘How to beat jet lag’

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This week’s video describes how to beat jet lag. Watch to find out how.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why does flying from timezone to timezone make us feel bad?
  2. What factors can influence this effect?
  3. What’s the best way to get over jet lag without changing your genes?
  4. What makes jet lag worse?

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How Do You Beat Jet Lag?

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Video: ‘The Dreamliner’s huge windows’

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This week’s video describes the 787 Dreamliner and its huge windows, find out why they’re so big by watching the video 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. What’re the primary structural construction materials of the 787?
  2. How has this ‘lighter’ plane changed the nature of the aviation industry?
  3. What effect did the 787 have on Polish Airlines?
  4. Why are the 787’s windows so big?

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Why Are The Dreamliner’s Windows So Big?

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Video: ‘Fuel tankering’

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This week’s video describes fuel tankering, what it is and how it works. Watch the video to find out.

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 does fuel tankering mean?
  2. What’s the disadvantage of fuel tankering?
  3. If tankering is performed for a flight, why is contingency, alternate and final reserve fuel not an issue for the first flight?
  4. According to the flight plan shown, what’s the ‘cost’ of carrying the extra fuel?
  5. Why is tankering advantageous to airlines?

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Do Airliners REFUEL for EVERY flight? TANKERING Procedure

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