@seatgurus the extra fuel question has many answers. If a flight is going from Albuquerque to L.A., then on to San Franscisco, it might take enough fuel so it doesn't have to refuel in L.A., therefore saving time. But most of the time they try and carry as little extra fuel possible, which saves money because it lowers the planes weight
@seatgurus for the taxiing question, it's different for every plane because of its thrust/weight ratio. Normally there is a speed limit, and some taxiways are high speed taxiways, while some are slower.
@seatgurus The ridges on the wing are vortex generators. They're not necessary and I don't exactly know their purpose but I know that the just help create an even lower pressure on top of the wing
Any advice to chicken fliers like myself. Mexico is currently bad place to drive through so flying is my only options. Trying to get some courage watching YouTube.
@Barriolaclemencia There are three things I would do if I were you - 1) Get a lot of good uplifting tunes in your mp3 2) Depending how long the flight is - for short flight under 5 hours I would get a couple of books or magazines to read OR for flight greater than 6-7 hours I would get a sleeping pill 3) and finally, just to kill some time, I would pre-occupy my mind with something fun ike making a home video on your fear as you fly. Enjoy your flight there is nothing like it!
usally how ever much power is needed planes taxi at 5mph, they use more wower to get going then will bring it down most jets wont need any more than just above idle 5% after they get moving.
Next time on a plane, just think of yourself in peace and harmony with the air , the open sky, the clouds and everything around you because it is all nature and we are a part of it. Its just that we get more comfortable near the Earth.
For the throttle take off question, it is to let the engines stabalise. If you've ever flown in a light aircraft (a cessna or something) pilots will usually do an engine test on the taxiway before take off to make sure its okay. So its a bit like that also.
The "ridges" attached to the upper surface of the wing just forward of the aileron are vortex generators. What they do is cause a small vortex (mini tornado) in the air flowing over the surface of the wing behind each generator. This mixes the slower boundary layer air flowing on the wing surface with the higher speed air flowing over the wing (just above), thus delaying airflow separation and improving control surface effectiveness at slow speeds.
For the Different liquids...i think they are the same but the one at JFK was mixed with green dye just so as to distinguish between planes which are deiced and the one which are not, since it is a big airport
for the ridges, they actually act as earthing points on the flight. When the plane flies, due to the earth's magnetic field an emf (voltage) is induced across the wings given by the formula V = Bvl
B = Earth's horizontal component of magnetic field
@BLuELiiZzArD yep 50% first a few secs later to 100% its to give the engines a chance to get to the the power as there is a delay from when you demand power to when you get the power. right on the mark. ;-)
The little ridges that poke out on t he wing of the ERJ are called "Vortex Generators" they are used to smooth out airflow around areas where the air might get abit disturbed to ensure effectiveness in control. The probes on the end of the aileron are "static discharge wicks" those are to allow any static electrical build up on the aircraft to be discharged to atmosphere.
With the A380 Vid and the rolling takeoff, sometimes, the pilots take an immediate take off due to traffic incoming or ATC
I think for the 747 landing the pilot must take control on final due to the wind but he can let the autopilot fly the approach then he takes control on final.
pilot jerk of the engine to about 50 percent to let the engine stabilize and later increase thrust to about 90, 95, 100% depending on how heavy they are.
For the a380 rolling without stopping at the threshold is becos the pilot is given clearance for takeoff as he gets to the runway or there is another plane on approach which he was told also the pilot have already finish with the takeoff checklist.
It depends really, my friend is a 777 Pilot flying for BA, and what he told me, is that they carry enough fuel to fly to the destination and hold for at least an hour and if that fails, to go to their alternate and hold again for up to an hour. so I guess u could say it depends on how far your alternate is.
@seatgurus the extra fuel question has many answers. If a flight is going from Albuquerque to L.A., then on to San Franscisco, it might take enough fuel so it doesn't have to refuel in L.A., therefore saving time. But most of the time they try and carry as little extra fuel possible, which saves money because it lowers the planes weight
milo02141998 1 month ago
@seatgurus for the taxiing question, it's different for every plane because of its thrust/weight ratio. Normally there is a speed limit, and some taxiways are high speed taxiways, while some are slower.
milo02141998 1 month ago
@seatgurus for the question about the windy day in london, it was 100% the pilot.
milo02141998 1 month ago
@seatgurus The ridges on the wing are vortex generators. They're not necessary and I don't exactly know their purpose but I know that the just help create an even lower pressure on top of the wing
milo02141998 1 month ago
Any advice to chicken fliers like myself. Mexico is currently bad place to drive through so flying is my only options. Trying to get some courage watching YouTube.
Barriolaclemencia 2 months ago
@Barriolaclemencia There are three things I would do if I were you - 1) Get a lot of good uplifting tunes in your mp3 2) Depending how long the flight is - for short flight under 5 hours I would get a couple of books or magazines to read OR for flight greater than 6-7 hours I would get a sleeping pill 3) and finally, just to kill some time, I would pre-occupy my mind with something fun ike making a home video on your fear as you fly. Enjoy your flight there is nothing like it!
seatgurus 2 months ago
@seatgurus I think I know the answer for the weights I'm guessing they put a specific amount on each side so the will level out the plane more
aaairplanesnarmadilo 5 months ago
usally how ever much power is needed planes taxi at 5mph, they use more wower to get going then will bring it down most jets wont need any more than just above idle 5% after they get moving.
keithdchild 8 months ago
Next time on a plane, just think of yourself in peace and harmony with the air , the open sky, the clouds and everything around you because it is all nature and we are a part of it. Its just that we get more comfortable near the Earth.
MYVIDEOTABLE 9 months ago
@MYVIDEOTABLE I dislike heights, but there's nothing more amazing than seeing the tops of clouds as apposed to the bottoms.
cuntrytrash 6 months ago
1:40 is a CRJ-200, not an Embraer type.
UHOH74 10 months ago
oh and for the windy landing in the 747, autopilot will usually have control as it can react faster to deviation from their course that the pilots.
neillypilot 11 months ago
For the throttle take off question, it is to let the engines stabalise. If you've ever flown in a light aircraft (a cessna or something) pilots will usually do an engine test on the taxiway before take off to make sure its okay. So its a bit like that also.
neillypilot 11 months ago
Great questions and video, thanks!
The "ridges" attached to the upper surface of the wing just forward of the aileron are vortex generators. What they do is cause a small vortex (mini tornado) in the air flowing over the surface of the wing behind each generator. This mixes the slower boundary layer air flowing on the wing surface with the higher speed air flowing over the wing (just above), thus delaying airflow separation and improving control surface effectiveness at slow speeds.
MikesFitnessGoals 11 months ago
For the Different liquids...i think they are the same but the one at JFK was mixed with green dye just so as to distinguish between planes which are deiced and the one which are not, since it is a big airport
for the ridges, they actually act as earthing points on the flight. When the plane flies, due to the earth's magnetic field an emf (voltage) is induced across the wings given by the formula V = Bvl
B = Earth's horizontal component of magnetic field
v = Speed of the plane in m/s l = length
rippan9693 1 year ago
The pilot only powers up a little at first to let the engines spool up until putting the engines to 100%
BLuELiiZzArD 1 year ago
@BLuELiiZzArD yep 50% first a few secs later to 100% its to give the engines a chance to get to the the power as there is a delay from when you demand power to when you get the power. right on the mark. ;-)
keithdchild 8 months ago
The little ridges that poke out on t he wing of the ERJ are called "Vortex Generators" they are used to smooth out airflow around areas where the air might get abit disturbed to ensure effectiveness in control. The probes on the end of the aileron are "static discharge wicks" those are to allow any static electrical build up on the aircraft to be discharged to atmosphere.
With the A380 Vid and the rolling takeoff, sometimes, the pilots take an immediate take off due to traffic incoming or ATC
MonarchExcel 1 year ago
What was the Captain saying in the Thunderstrom Video! Can u upload that full video!
emirates0777 1 year ago
Nice video! Especially Last Thunderstrom Video!
emirates0777 1 year ago
for the taxi thrust it depend on how heavy the aircraft i think the thrust can be around 20 to 30% of thrust they never exceed 20 knots
mubibibi 1 year ago
I think for the 747 landing the pilot must take control on final due to the wind but he can let the autopilot fly the approach then he takes control on final.
mubibibi 1 year ago
pilot jerk of the engine to about 50 percent to let the engine stabilize and later increase thrust to about 90, 95, 100% depending on how heavy they are.
mubibibi 1 year ago
Pilot use about 90 to 95% of thrust on takeoff depending on heavy the aircraft is. sometimes 100%
mubibibi 1 year ago
For the a380 rolling without stopping at the threshold is becos the pilot is given clearance for takeoff as he gets to the runway or there is another plane on approach which he was told also the pilot have already finish with the takeoff checklist.
mubibibi 1 year ago
In case of a divertion you can fly 5-6 hours extra
theenigmajeffhardy1 1 year ago
@theenigmajeffhardy1
It depends really, my friend is a 777 Pilot flying for BA, and what he told me, is that they carry enough fuel to fly to the destination and hold for at least an hour and if that fails, to go to their alternate and hold again for up to an hour. so I guess u could say it depends on how far your alternate is.
MonarchExcel 1 year ago
@MonarchExcel Well idk all I know is that they can fly upto 5 hours
theenigmajeffhardy1 1 year ago
Pilots use about 15-25% thrust during taxi
theenigmajeffhardy1 1 year ago
About the BA747 it depends on if the pilot is doing a ILS or VFR!
theenigmajeffhardy1 1 year ago
Pilots usually put engines to 100% before takeoff to make sure they are functioning right
theenigmajeffhardy1 1 year ago
Widebody jets usually use around 50% thrust during descent
theenigmajeffhardy1 1 year ago