Have only recently started getting back into planes etc since I “grew” out of them and became cool. I have no where to ask my questions since no other mate, family member etc has even a silght interest in them.
So my first question is, why are the cabin lights turned off for night take offs and landings? 😮
If anyone else has some questions like this please post it on here, saves space on the forum dont it.
Cheers Cal.
By: andrewm - 24th December 2007 at 18:08
Another silly question from me.
In the case of carriers that have PTV’s in the seat backs in front and the controlers for the passenger in the seat behind the one that has the PTV in it…..how are they connected?
Are the conrollers connected to the PTV in front through cables under the floor and as such, all the rows of seats have lots of cables connecting them. Or, is it wireless?
It is all wired mainly for reliability reasons. Yes wireless would make it easier but that would result in too much data flying about your heads. Wired is a simple case of plugged in / out, less can go wrong.
If it is digital there is more computer processing needed. If it is analogue then its just driven from the main player so just a lead for audio and sound is needed.
Digital need a thicker data cable in order to work as you have more options such as being able to select options.
By: tommyinyork - 24th December 2007 at 16:28
Why do no major airlines operate TU204’s.
By: Grey Area - 24th December 2007 at 07:45
Ok designed for the left side and everything else on the right as u look from tail to nose. But why wern’t the airbridges designed to fir the right side and everything else on the left?:D
Because few airliners taxi onto stand in reverse…….. :p
By: LBA-EGNM - 24th December 2007 at 01:37
Ok designed for the left side and everything else on the right as u look from tail to nose. But why wern’t the airbridges designed to fir the right side and everything else on the left?:D
By: steve rowell - 24th December 2007 at 00:40
One question, why do planes always board on left side.
Air bridges are designed to attach to the port side of an aircraft and the starboard side is for catering trucks..if you think about it for the air bridge to attach to the starboard side the plane it would have to reverse in
By: Homer09001 - 23rd December 2007 at 18:32
Next one.
What and why are they called f, j and c class?
if i remember my college education correctly it has something to do with the way the construction of the fare, e.g. fare type etc.
By: symon - 23rd December 2007 at 17:58
Have a look at this link which was started bu yours truley a while back about the embarking procedure.
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By: tommyinyork - 23rd December 2007 at 17:29
One question, why do planes always board on left side.
By: symon - 23rd December 2007 at 16:54
Another silly question from me.
In the case of carriers that have PTV’s in the seat backs in front and the controlers for the passenger in the seat behind the one that has the PTV in it…..how are they connected?
Are the conrollers connected to the PTV in front through cables under the floor and as such, all the rows of seats have lots of cables connecting them. Or, is it wireless?
By: wysiwyg - 30th November 2007 at 14:30
It’s not just a case of whacking on a pair of old floorboards at a jaunty angle! The research and design costs millions before you even start looking at manufacture, test flying and approvals. The cost to make the upgrade is monumental and likely to add benefit solely to aircraft spending a significant proportion of the airborne time in the cruise phase. Then you have to consider who owns the aeroplane. If it belongs to a leasing company and you only have a short while left to go on the lease it won’t be worth it. You will also have to return the aircraft in the condition you took it in, ie no winglets. If you own the aircraft, will you be keeping it in service long enough to warrant it. What are the implications of one being damaged and what is the likelihood. If you do a lot of turnarounds and the aircraft is not allowed under the CDL part of the MEL to dispatch with one missing it may not be worth the risk.
There are just a handful of reasons why some people chose not to bother. If it comes as standard fit then that is a whole different ballgame.
By: SHAMROCK321 - 30th November 2007 at 14:02
Yep wingtips do improve fuel useage.
All airlines dont use them because when they bought their aircraft they may not have been available, and now that they are they require money to be fitted and the aircraft may need to be out of service for a few days.
By: cal900 - 30th November 2007 at 12:30
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wingtips ?
I believe I am correct in saying they improve fuel economy?
Why don’t every airline use them in that case?
By: steve rowell - 16th November 2007 at 06:18
Although i don’t really know the answer.. i’m rather inclined to agree with Peter
By: cal900 - 16th November 2007 at 00:00
Next one.
What and why are they called f, j and c class?
By: AvgasDinosaur - 15th November 2007 at 22:38
There are no doubt numerous reasons why its a good idea to keep them up. All just as important as each other.
Except at Benbecula ( Machrihanish) on BEA Herons when blinds down was deriguer (sp) Cant say if it still applied when the Heralds took over.
Be lucky
David
By: LBA-EGNM - 15th November 2007 at 02:50
Why do you always board to the left of an aircraft and never from the right? same for disembarking!
Have a look at this link which was started bu yours truley a while back about the embarking procedure.
By: stopthefighting - 14th November 2007 at 22:10
Why do you always board to the left of an aircraft and never from the right? same for disembarking!
By: vortilon-x - 14th November 2007 at 19:03
Blinds
There are no doubt numerous reasons why its a good idea to keep them up. All just as important as each other.
Blinds also have to be put up so that the cabin crew can check outside conditions. With a fire raging on the left, it might not be a good idea to evacuate on the left
By: Whiskey Delta - 14th November 2007 at 17:37
On the 737 I think the First Class lav is actually worse than those in coach. The lav is so far forward that the fuselage heavily curved which makes the lav rather cramped.
By: Pembo330 - 14th November 2007 at 08:45
I’ve travelled business class with KLM and Malaysian and the toilets are exactly the same as in economy. You do though get a nice supply of “smellies” in there which are absent from the main cabin.
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