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  • PAPI Lights

    PAPI Lights

    by Captain Joe The PAPI is a light array positioned beside the runway. It normally consists of four equi-spaced light units color-coded to provide a visual indication of an aircraft’s position relative to the designated glideslope for the runway. An abbreviated system consisting of two light units can be used for some categories of aircraft…

  • Why do cabin crew dim the lights?

    Why do cabin crew dim the lights?

    by Captain Joe Why do flight attendants dim the lights prior to take-off and landing during hours of darkness? It is all got to do with eye adaptation. If the cabin lights were to be fully bright, and there would be an emergency situation, after a rejected take-off, for instance, you would then jump onto…

  • Can you dim the cockpit lights?

    Can you dim the cockpit lights?

    by Captain Joe Today’s video is another very interesting topic about the “Can you dim the cockpit lights?” In this video you will understand why it is so necessary to be able to dim all cockpit lights and instruments. And this applies not just for airliners, little Cessnas and Pipers are also capable of dimming…

  • Runway Lights at Helsinki Airport

    Runway Lights at Helsinki Airport

    There are over 14,000 lamps on the runways and apron area of Helsinki Airport. Have a look how they are maintained in our own workshop. Helsinki-Vantaalla on yli 14.000 valaisinta kiitoteillä ja asematasolla. Kaikki huolletaan ja tarkastetaan Finavian lamppupajassa. There are over 14,000 lamps on the runways and apron area of Helsinki Airport. Have look…

  • Lights on Airbus

    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…

  • KLM Night Light

    KLM Night Light

    The KLM Night Light counts down the nights until you return home from your business trip. Come home refreshed. Avoid the dreaded stopovers with KLM’s wide range of direct flights and feel more refreshed when you return home. Because KLM is one of the world’s most punctual airlines you will arrive home on time. Thanks…

  • Novel Economy seat of just 4 kg to make its debut inflight

    Novel Economy seat of just 4 kg to make its debut inflight

    This article is re-published with kind permission of “www.airlinetrends.com”. Air New Zealand’s innovative SkyCouch aside, Economy seat development is predominantly aimed at making the seats slimmer and lighter by using new materials and by coming up with smart design improvements. Besides weighing less, slimline seats also allow airlines to increase capacity without significantly affecting passenger…