Why is water from planes red?


Why is water from planes red? The simple answer is: that red liquid is a fire-retardant chemical that's color dyed so that it's easy to see from the ground and from the air. That helps firefighters see where it's going, and makes it easier to see where it's been dumped already.


Why do airlines fly red eyes?

The answer is simple ? and even a bit silly: that's the term for commercial flights that depart at night and arrive at their destination the following day. As it is often difficult to sleep on airplanes, these flights can cause fatigue, insomnia, and red eyes, hence the name.


Do planes sink when they crash in water?

The engines would still be ripped off, baggage hold doors would most likely open on impact. There would have to be some kind of debris field. The plane would sink, but not intact. Something would come free and float to the surface.