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Why Boeing 747 have a hump in the front?
The Boeing 747 is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. One of the reasons for that, besides its popularity, is because of its distinctive hump on the roof. The hump was an innovative solution to a design issue.
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Boeing 747’nin Ön Tarafı Neden İki Katlıdır?
Boeing 747’nin ön tarafı neden iki katlıdır, hiç düşündünüz mü? İkinci Dünya Savaşı’nı takip eden yıllarda, yolcu uçağı üreticilerinin en önde gelen hedeflerinden bir tanesi, sesten hızlı (supersonic transport) bir biçimde seyahat edebilmeyi sağlamaktı. Yolcu uçaklarının geleceğinin, sesten daha hızlı uçabilen modellerde olduğuna inanılıyordu. 1960’lı yıllarda İngiltere ile Fransa’nın ortaklaşa yürüttüğü Concorde ve Sovyetler’in Tupolev…
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Can you solve the airplane riddle?
Professor Fukanō, the famous scientist, has embarked on a new challenge – piloting around the world in a plane of his own design. There’s just one problem: there’s not enough fuel to complete the journey. Luckily, there are two other planes to help. Can you help the professor fly for the whole trip and achieve…
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Do airplanes have windscreen wipers?
by Captain Joe Let’s imagine you´re sitting in your car, and as you get onto the motorway it starts pouring with rain. One little move with your finger and you are windscreen wipers comes on, and you have a clear sight onto the road again. But how about airplanes, how do they get rid of…
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How Airplanes Are Designed To Feel Bigger On The Inside
Ever wonder why some airplanes feel big on the inside when they’re actually small? Engineers use some special tricks to make that happen.
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Airport Aprons Explained
This video looks at and explains the most common airport apron markings that you will see, aimed at helping new pilots and flight simmers improve their understanding of an airport.
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What is the ATIS?
by Captain Joe Let´s imagine we´re flying from Frankfurt to Gatwick. So prior to our flight, me and my captain meet up in the briefing area where we gather all important information for the flight to England. Information about any possible changes at the departure and destination airport, maybe a taxiway is closed, maybe an…
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Lights on Airbus
by Captain Joe There are eight different types of lights installed on an Airbus A320. In this video I´ll be explaining all the EXTERIOR lights on an Airbus A320. Where they are installed and their purpose and meaning. I´ll be explaining the: -Taxi Light -Take-Off Light -Runway Turnoff Lights -Wing Scan Lights -Anti Collision Beacon -Landing…
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Runway Markings Explained
This video looks at and explains the most common runway markings that you will see on a paved runway, aimed at helping new pilots and flight simmers improve their understanding of an airport.
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What is reverse thrust?
by Captain Joe What is reverse thrust and when do you use it? Reverse thrust is used to slow down the aircraft on the runway after touchdown. There are three main components which slow down the airplane on the runway: Primary Braking with disc or carbon brakes similar to your car Secondary with reverse thrust Third…
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Yolcuların Havayolu Tercihini Belirleyen Etkenler Nelerdir?
Yolcuların havayolu şirketi tercihinde bir çok farklı unsur rol oynuyor. Kimi yolcular sadece bilet fiyatına odaklanırken, kimileri ise ne olursa olsun her zaman seyahat ettiği havayolu şirketinden vazgeçmiyor. Kimi yolcular direkt uçuşları terch ederken, kimileri aktarmalı uçuşlarla seyahat etmekten çekinmiyor. Bu yüzden havayolu şirketlerinin hedefledikleri müşteri kitlesinin önceliklerini bilmesi ve stratejisini buna göre şekillendirmesi büyük…
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What is Backtrack?
by Captain Joe Have you ever heard that expression; “We need to backtrack”? What are they talking about? Maybe you have experienced a backtrack on your last flight? Okay I admit it´s fairly rare. Imagine you land on little airport with no taxiways. There are some out there, trust me. So once the plane has…