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Debunking the mysterious world of Aviation from the passenger perspective

  1. Why Pilots Don't use 100% Engine Power on Take-Off

    27/04/2021

    Why Pilots Don't use 100% Engine Power on Take-Off

    In this episode Matt asks a listener question about aircraft performance calculations. What are they? What needs to be taken into consideration before a flight? Do pilots use 100% of the engine on Take-Off?

    13 min
  2. Captain Vs First Officer - How to Become a Captain

    27/04/2021

    Captain Vs First Officer - How to Become a Captain

    Do you know the difference between the Captain and the First Officer on an aircraft? Is there a difference between Captain and Commander? How do you become a captain? What sort of training is involved?

    14 min
  3. How to De-Ice a Plane

    27/04/2021

    How to De-Ice a Plane

    Is deicing a plane as easy as deicing your car? What products are used? Do planes have de-icing systems available? What do you need to consider as the captain of an aircraft? Is it ever too cold to fly?

    17 min
  4. Why are airplanes so cold?

    27/04/2021

    Why are airplanes so cold?

    Have you ever been frozen as a passenger on an airplane? Why is it always so cold on an airplane? Or why is it always too hot on an airplane? Who controls the temperature of the cabin? What tricks do crew use to keep everyone happy? Are there other solutions?

    12 min
  5. Emergency Evacuations & Belly Landings

    06/04/2021

    Emergency Evacuations & Belly Landings

    We answer a question from viewer Sir Hingle all about emergency evacuations and belly landings. What is a belly landing? What happens to passengers after a plane crash? Who is responsible to get the passengers home? What do the pilots think about after a plane crash before they start to evacuate the aircraft?

    9 min
  6. Airline Callsigns - Air Traffic Control

    06/04/2021

    Airline Callsigns - Air Traffic Control

    How do flights get callsigns? Why do planes and pilots need callsigns? Are there ever any duplicates? Does Air Traffic Control influence aircraft callsigns? What callsigns do the Royal Family use?

    11 min
  7. The Truth about Blue Ice & Airplane Waste

    06/04/2021

    The Truth about Blue Ice & Airplane Waste

    Have you ever wondered what blue ice is? Does human waste fall from the skies? Has blue ice ever landed in your garden? Well, what is it? Why does it fall and is it a thing of days gone by yet?

    6 min
  8. The Safest Seat in an Airplane - Where should you sit?

    06/04/2021

    The Safest Seat in an Airplane - Where should you sit?

    This week Matt asks where is the safest place to sit on an aircraft? Airplanes are super safe these days but if you're in a plane crash, where should you sit for the best chance of survival? Is there even a best seat?

    4 min
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Debunking the mysterious world of Aviation from the passenger perspective

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  • Creator
    The Plane Talking UK Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Plane Talking UK Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Plane Truth