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Video: ‘What’s behind the Qatar diplomatic split’

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This week’s video reports on the Qatar diplomatic split. What are the reasons for it? 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 has been the effect of the cut in diplomatic ties?
  2. Qatar’s relationship with which country has been a part of the reason for the split?
  3. Was there any indication in Qatar that this split was coming?
  4. What did talks with Kuwait resolve?
  5. For how long have the Saudis been unhappy with Qatar?
  6. What groups do Qatar support that other countries in the region don’t?

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Video: ‘Which country are international airports in?’

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This week’s video talks about connections in international airports. Without leaving the airport, are you technically in the country where the airport was built? Watch 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. Which country are people connecting in Amsterdam, really in?
  2. How do US customs preclearance facilities around the world complicate the situation?
  3. What territory is the UN building in New York on?
  4. How, according to the video, is it possible to enter and exit a country even without a passport?
  5. How is it possible to enter US without border controls or immigration?
  6. What is unusual about Hyder, Alaska?
  7. Which country are you in when you’re on a plane?

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Which Country Are International Airports In?

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Video: ‘Chillin with the 737 MAX’

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. The test took place in Yakutsk, Russia.
  2. Temperatures as low as -40 degrees are common there.
  3. Unless precautions are taken, the air is so cold that you cough with your first breath, then all the hair on your face freezes.
  4. The plane was drained of fluids and any equipment that might freeze was also removed.
  5. It was left in the cold for 12 hours.
  6. After this the plane had to be brought back to life, they had to put everything back on board and test the systems to make sure that they were working. Once all that was done, they were able to take off.

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Video: ‘Chillin with the 737 MAX’

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With the delivery of the first 737 MAX due in just over a week, this week’s video reports on the testing of the 737 MAX is extreme cold weather conditions. Watch the video to find out how it performed.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Where did the test take place?
  2. What temperatures are common in winter there?
  3. How does the human body react in these conditions?
  4. How did the test start?
  5. How long was the plane left in the cold?
  6. What had to be done after this?

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‘Chillin’ with the Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing flight test teams deliberately froze the 737 MAX at one of the coldest passenger airports in the world, then watched it roar back to life without a hitch.

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Video: ‘How do you become a captain?’

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This week’s video describes how to become an airline captain. Watch 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. According to the video, how many flight hours are necessary to be eligible for an upgrade?
  2. What is the PICUS program for?
  3. What’s necessary after the PICUS program?
  4. What do the first lessons in the simulator focus on?
  5. How does the co-pilot perform his/her duties during this training?
  6. Which co-pilots do some airlines organise to fly with newly qualified captains for an initial period?

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How do you become an AIRLINE CAPTAIN?

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Video: ‘Why does the rudder always point to the right?’

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This week’s video explains why the rudder of an Airbus always points to the right when parked. Watch the video to find out why.

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 control of the rudder different on a small plane than on an Airbus?
  2. Why does the rudder always point to the right?

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Why does the RUDDER point to the right? Explained by Captain Joe

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