Do planes ever fly next to each other?
Do planes ever fly next to each other? What is the distance for flying aircraft set by the regulations? Commercial aircraft flying below 29,000 feet must maintain a vertical separation of 1,000 feet. Any higher and the separation increases to 2,000 feet, except in airspace where Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) applies.
What does a pilot do while flying?
Operate and control aircraft along planned routes and during takeoffs and landings. Monitor engines, fuel consumption, and other aircraft systems during flight. Respond to changing conditions, such as weather events and emergencies (for example, a mechanical malfunction)
How long can a plane stay in the air without engines?
Flying at a typical altitude of 36,000 feet (about seven miles), an aircraft that loses both engines will be able to travel for another 70 miles before reaching the ground.
Why do planes wait 2 feet away from the gate?
Planes frequently push back from the gate on time, but then wait 2 feet away from the gate until it is time to queue up for takeoff. This increases fuel consumption and increases the time that passengers must sit in a cramped plane awaiting takeoff. The following table shows the pay schedule for the flight crew.
Can an airplane stay up in the air without moving forward?
Yes, an aircraft can stay in the air without going forward if the oncoming wind, called headwinds are equal or greater than th minimum speed of that aircraft.
Can pilots talk during flight?
Cruise flight above 10,000 feet is non-sterile, meaning the flight crew can discuss whatever they'd like.
How long can a plane fly at once?
This depends on the size of the plane, its efficiency, and how fast it's flying. A modern Boeing 747 can fly about 15,000 km (9,500 miles) when it's flying at 900 kmh (550 mph). This means it can fly non stop for almost 16 hours!
How do planes avoid other planes in the sky?
Steering clear of other planes In modern aviation we have highly effective air traffic control systems, assigned flight paths and tracks, and very capable controllers looking over the whole system to ensure every aircraft keeps a safe separation from others.
Can pilots see toilets?
Airline pilots take turns using the bathroom nearest the cockpit during a flight. There are no bathrooms installed in the cockpit. For airplanes with a single pilot, diapers, catheters, or collection devices are used if they are unable to land to use the airport bathroom.
Why flights don t fly over Pacific Ocean?
Most flights are intended to spend as little time as possible over water, since storms are more common over the ocean than on land. An aircraft would not be safe to fly over the Pacific Ocean due to the stormy weather and frequent lightning strikes that occur there.