The Plane Truth The Plane Talking UK Podcast
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Debunking the mysterious world of Aviation from the passenger perspective
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Customer Reviews
Great Content, Short & Sweet
Great podcast by Captain Al and friends regarding a topic of airline flying. Highly recommended.