Newbie Plane knowledge
to give lift
What is the most iconic plane
Boeing 747
what is the plane controlled by
yoke or sidestick
What was unique about the Boeing 757’s engine options compared to other narrowbody aircraft?
It was the only narrowbody to offer both Rolls-Royce (RB211) and Pratt & Whitney (PW2000) engine options.
What is the significance of the "coffin corner" in aviation?
It's the altitude where stall speed and critical Mach number converge, leaving little margin for safe maneuvering.
Jet engines
Airbus A380-800
why do bigger planes have double wheel sets
to distrubte weight
Which aircraft holds the record for the longest commercial nonstop flight ever flown?
The Airbus A350-900ULR operated by Singapore Airlines on the Newark–Singapore route.
What does "V1" mean in reference to a takeoff?
It's the decision speed—beyond this point, a takeoff must continue even in the event of an engine failure.
What are planes made out of?
metal or composites
What is the worlds most hated jet
CRJ-200
Boeing 757-300
What nickname was given to the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar due to its advanced onboard systems?
"The Starship," referring to its pioneering automation and navigation technology.
What is the purpose of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on an aircraft?
It provides emergency power for essential systems in the event of a total electrical failure.
how many engines do a modern plane have?
what is rolls royce's first engine
Rolls Royce Rb211-522s on the l-1011
Comac C919
What was the first twin-engine aircraft certified for long-haul transoceanic routes under ETOPS?
The Boeing 767 was the first twin-engine aircraft approved for ETOPS operations in the 1980s.
What does the term "negative G" refer to in aviation?
It describes a condition where the aircraft experiences forces opposite to normal gravity, leading to sensations of weightlessness or even being pushed upward in the cockpit.
what are plane drivers called
pilot
what is the most succesful jetliner
airbus a320-200
what is the russian built airliner
Tu-204
What is the only commercial aircraft to feature a sidestick instead of a traditional yoke for primary flight control?
What is the only commercial aircraft to feature a sidestick instead of a traditional yoke for primary flight control?
What does the acronym FADEC stand for, and what is its role in modern aircraft?
Full Authority Digital Engine Control—it optimizes engine performance by managing fuel flow and other parameters electronically.