Archive for July, 2006
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
What is a simulator?
A flight simulator is used to train pilots on the ground. It permits a pilot to crash his "aircraft" without being hurt. Flight simulators are often used to train pilots to operate aircraft in extremely hazardous situations, such as landings with no engines, or complete electrical or ...
Posted in FAQ, Videos, Pictures, Simulator | 10 Comments »
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
What is a crosswind landing?
I always thought crosswind landing is cool. For those who don’t know what a crosswind is: A crosswind is a wind condition when the prevailing wind is blowing across the runway. From Encarta: “a wind that blows across a particular route, flight path, or direction of ...
Posted in Aviation, FAQ, Videos, Pictures, Landing | 18 Comments »
Saturday, July 15th, 2006
Why do we need a normal procedure? Cant the pilot just get in the plane and fly off? Why waste 20 mins with the entire checklist? What are the pilots doing in the flight deck?
Anyway, the B737 New Normal Procedures verify for each phase of flight that the airplane condition ...
Posted in FAQ, Videos, Takeoff, Landing, Cruise, Boeing | 2 Comments »
Thursday, July 13th, 2006
A380 interactive interior with a full 360 degree view. Seats, panels, door, window, and everything in the cockpit. Take a virtual tour of the A380 flight deck.
Press "SHIFT" to zoom in and "CTRL" to zoom out.
I think the interior is awesome. It must be very spacious and nothing like the ...
Posted in FAQ, Pictures, Airbus | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
“Good morning ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain speaking…”
Im sure you have heard this before. Normally the captain will make the announcement. But can a first officer do an announcement?
Sure they can. Below is an example of a full announcement made by a first officer for a typical short ...
Posted in Uncategorized, Aviation, FAQ, Cruise | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
News
At least 140 people died when a Russian Airbus plane veered off a runway and caught fire while landing Sunday in the Siberian provincial centre of Irkutsk, officials said.
'49 people are in hospital. 11 people left the plane and walked away -- we are appealing for them to come back,' ...
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Monday, July 10th, 2006
The infamous Zidane head-butt to Italy's Marco Materazzi in the world cup finals. The French lost at the penalty shootout 3-5.
Below is an animated picture. It will repeat itself over and over again. Here is a clearer pic.
Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Comments »
Sunday, July 9th, 2006
Sorry i didnt update recently because ive been busy with C of T and IR test lately. Anyway, ive put up a forum so that people can post questions with ease. Below is the layout on the forum. If you have any suggestion please speak up. Msg me via the ...
Posted in Uncategorized, News | No Comments »
Thursday, July 6th, 2006
This picture is taken by David Morell.
Its so damn cool i had to post it. Its a Boeing 777-2H6/ER. Registration 9M-MRD. Below is a bigger picture of it. The 'blue ribbon' design is great! "Freedom of Space" is also written on the side. I have noidea what that means. ...
Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
Nintendo DS
JAL has introduced a new service, the Nintendo DS Lite portable game console and compatible software titles, now available free of charge for in-flight play. Passengers wishing to take advantage of this campaign are asked to speak with a flight attendant.
Campaign period
June 1, 2006 – August 31, 2006 (date ...
Posted in Aviation, News | 2 Comments »