Oxygen-Bar Tender asked:


Do all the aircraft in the U.S. inventory use the same grade of fuel? Is it the same type of fuel used in commercial aircraft?

lifeisgood asked:


Why is this model of aircraft the safest? What makes it the safest?

checkmate444 asked:


October 21, 2006
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

In photographs of some commercial aircraft I have seen a control that resembles a number selector on the pilot’s and maybe the first officer’s control wheel.
In these photos it resembles a four digit number selector probably no more that 3-4 inches across that would be right under the operators right thumb on his/her control wheel.
The type of selector that I’m reffering to has four small windows each displaying a single digit. Under each window is a small wheel that changes it’s respective number when rotated.
I figured it might be a frequncy or transponder control but I really have no idea what it is.

Thanks

Al

? asked:


I’ve always wanted to know why the American flag is displayed backwards on both military and commercial aircraft. In fact, I’ve seen US Army uniforms that do the same thing.

Moonwalker asked:


I have a 61-key Yamaha keyboard. I’m not sure if I can fly with it on either domestic or international flights. Does anyone know if the airline will let me fit it in the overhead compartment? I’ve traveled with my guitar before which fitted in the compartment just fine, but I don’t know about the keyboard.

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PS. I am moving to Japan in a few months and would really like to bring my keyboard with me onto the aircraft. GEnuine answers will be appreciated.

jebsonflynn asked:


I know that commercial flights are not allowed fly at super-sonic speeds. If the sound is a few second behind the aircraft, hasn’t that plane broken the sound barrier?

Jose S asked:


I’m talking about the Boeing 747SP which could fly further than it’s longer fuselage brothers 747-100/200/300. That was before the 747-400 with its winglets on the wingtips entered service in 1989 which now could fly further than its older 100/200/300/SP version brothers and the new 747-8 could fly even further but the 747SP still is the highest flying subsonic commercial aircraft at an altitude of 45100 feet.

xtinct2 asked:


This is an extension of a previous question I asked. I know what commonality saving are in regards to parts, but I’m looking at an aircraft that says it has 70% commonality savings with flight crew. What does that mean, because regardless of the a/c, you’d still be using the same crew, right?

silk101 asked:


Dear frequent flyers. Where can i get hold of the music played on commercial aircraft while the aircraft is boarding or when the passengers are leaving.

A.Samad Shaikh asked:


While in the air, is there any such technology that an aircraft can stand still in the air?