Why do 737 sit so low?


Why do 737 sit so low? IIRC, it was intended for austere airports that lacked air-stairs. By sitting so low to the ground, a 737 could deploy its internal stairs.


Can a 737 fly for 12 hours?

A Boeing 737-700 ER can fly more than 12 hours; other models vary depending on the fuel tanks that are installed. Standard tanks allow around seven hours.


How safe is Boeing 737?

Because of the sheer intensity of the scrutiny the aircraft faced, the Boeing 737 MAX could be considered one of the safest in the world. In fact, among the dozens of models of commercial airliners around the world, it is likely the safest due to the amount of regulation testing that took place.


Is a 737 difficult to land?

The 737 has been designed to withstand landings at 600fpm, reducing to 360fpm at MLW before a hard landing inspection is required. Most pilots report a hard landing when the sink rate exceeds approximately 240fpm.


Why are runways always 27?

Runway numbers are determined by rounding the compass bearing of one runway end to the nearest 10 degrees and truncating the last digit, meaning runways are numbered from 1 to 36—as per the diagram below. The opposite end of the runway always differs by 180 degrees, so it's numbered 18 higher or lower.


How long can a 737 fly without engines?

A Boeing 737 has a glide ratio of about 19.5:1(Dependent on how much fuel/cargo onboard) so at 30 000 feet, you could glide for approximately 110 miles until you reach sea level. Airliners are made to be VERY efficient. So keep the aircraft moving using as little power(fuel) as possible makes for a very nice glider.


Why are there no black planes?

It reflects sunlight. The main reason why aircraft are painted white or light colours is to reflect sunlight. Other colours will absorb most of the light. This is crucial as when sunlight is absorbed by an aircraft, this heats up the body of an airplane.


Why is there no row 33 on planes?

We used to skip 33 on certain maps to make the [final] row standardized, but the end row is no longer standardized, a United Airlines spokesperson told Travel + Leisure. In short, the reasoning behind having a unanimous seating map is a math equation of sorts.