How do flight flight simulators compare with the real thing in terms of functionality.?
Q. Let's say I am very familiar with the latest microsoft flight simulator or even X-Plane and happen to be on a flight where the pilots suffer an incident that hinders or impairs their ability to continue flying. Do you think with my knowledge of flight simulators I will be able to handle the plane and bring it to safety, that is, land at a nearby airport?
Asked by zogizee - Fri May 4 13:56:56 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I doubt it. Flight simulators come mighty close to depicting the real thing, but they are developed to be operated by a keyboard, mouse and joystick with a single CRT/LCD display. The real thing is something different, it will take considerable time for you to familiarise yourself with the location and feel of the cockpit, realtime response of the aircraft and for the first time, adapting to the fact that you got just one chance to do it right. There is no reload option and the controlled collision with planet earth is the most difficult phase in flight. There is a chance, a remote chance, but then a competent flight attendent could probably have a better chance.
Answered by Firefox - Fri May 4 14:16:39 2007
Q. Let's say I am very familiar with the latest microsoft flight simulator or even X-Plane and happen to be on a flight where the pilots suffer an incident that hinders or impairs their ability to continue flying. Do you think with my knowledge of flight simulators I will be able to handle the plane and bring it to safety, that is, land at a nearby airport?
Asked by zogizee - Fri May 4 13:56:56 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I doubt it. Flight simulators come mighty close to depicting the real thing, but they are developed to be operated by a keyboard, mouse and joystick with a single CRT/LCD display. The real thing is something different, it will take considerable time for you to familiarise yourself with the location and feel of the cockpit, realtime response of the aircraft and for the first time, adapting to the fact that you got just one chance to do it right. There is no reload option and the controlled collision with planet earth is the most difficult phase in flight. There is a chance, a remote chance, but then a competent flight attendent could probably have a better chance.
Answered by Firefox - Fri May 4 14:16:39 2007
How to shave in flight? Is shaving kit (razors, blades etc) allowed in international flights?
Q. I need to shave my beard everyday since many of them turned gray. However while in international flight(which takes around 25 hours) how would I shave? Are blades, razors, shaving cream allowed in international flights? If not then how would one shave in flight?
Asked by SKM - Fri Sep 5 04:42:29 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Safety razors and less than 3 oz. cans of shaving foam are allowed and many airlines offer them in business and 1st class. Just go in the bathroom and shave, I usually bring along an electric razor on long flights, it's a lot easier than foam and razors in a cramped airplane bathroom. Electric and safety razors are not prohibited and are perfectly fine to bring onto an airplane, at least in the US and Asia where I fly to and from frequently.
Answered by Gerald J - Fri Sep 5 04:53:08 2008
Q. I need to shave my beard everyday since many of them turned gray. However while in international flight(which takes around 25 hours) how would I shave? Are blades, razors, shaving cream allowed in international flights? If not then how would one shave in flight?
Asked by SKM - Fri Sep 5 04:42:29 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Safety razors and less than 3 oz. cans of shaving foam are allowed and many airlines offer them in business and 1st class. Just go in the bathroom and shave, I usually bring along an electric razor on long flights, it's a lot easier than foam and razors in a cramped airplane bathroom. Electric and safety razors are not prohibited and are perfectly fine to bring onto an airplane, at least in the US and Asia where I fly to and from frequently.
Answered by Gerald J - Fri Sep 5 04:53:08 2008
Does the Flight Management Computer provide autopilot inputs?
Q. In commercial aircraft that are equipped with a Flight Management Computer (FMC) are flight guidance inputs transferred to the auto-pilot? I have also seen a similar instrument reffered to as a MCDU (Management Control Disply Unit) and it occupies the same space on the control pedestal as the FMC. I know that these instruments provide and calculate information on ETA's fuel management, flight planning etc. But does it actually provide command to the autopilot? And if so, can an entire course be planned and be used to command the AP? How does the Pilot know when various waypoints have been reached or other criteria have been met? I may have confused the FMC and MCDU.
Asked by checkmate444 - Tue Dec 26 17:55:02 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The FMC (also called FMS - Flight Management System in some installations) is generally a remotely mounted computer, located in the avionics bay along with the radio receiver/transmitter units, TCAS, EGPWS, etc. The MCDU is the actual display screen and keyboard that you see in the flight deck. It's just a "dumb" control panel for the FMC. The radios work the same way; controllers/displays in the flight deck, actual radios in the avionics bay. The FMC sends guidance commands to the flight director, which drives the autopilot. Pilots monitor progress by viewing information displayed on the multi-function display (MFD). It's usually set to display a moving map that can be configured to show flight plan waypoints, high or low navigation… [cont.]
Answered by John - Wed Dec 27 20:44:41 2006
Q. In commercial aircraft that are equipped with a Flight Management Computer (FMC) are flight guidance inputs transferred to the auto-pilot? I have also seen a similar instrument reffered to as a MCDU (Management Control Disply Unit) and it occupies the same space on the control pedestal as the FMC. I know that these instruments provide and calculate information on ETA's fuel management, flight planning etc. But does it actually provide command to the autopilot? And if so, can an entire course be planned and be used to command the AP? How does the Pilot know when various waypoints have been reached or other criteria have been met? I may have confused the FMC and MCDU.
Asked by checkmate444 - Tue Dec 26 17:55:02 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The FMC (also called FMS - Flight Management System in some installations) is generally a remotely mounted computer, located in the avionics bay along with the radio receiver/transmitter units, TCAS, EGPWS, etc. The MCDU is the actual display screen and keyboard that you see in the flight deck. It's just a "dumb" control panel for the FMC. The radios work the same way; controllers/displays in the flight deck, actual radios in the avionics bay. The FMC sends guidance commands to the flight director, which drives the autopilot. Pilots monitor progress by viewing information displayed on the multi-function display (MFD). It's usually set to display a moving map that can be configured to show flight plan waypoints, high or low navigation… [cont.]
Answered by John - Wed Dec 27 20:44:41 2006
What do Airlines do with flight numbers of crashed planes?
Q. I was just watching Air Crash Investigation on National Geographic, and I wondered what happens to flight numbers of crashed planes. I'll use the famous United Airlines Flight 93 as an example. Is this flight number still being used, or does the airline replace it with another flight number? Thanks
Asked by bv_bv63 - Thu Jul 5 06:01:55 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. they either build a new plane and give it that number or repair it.
Answered by JK47 - Thu Jul 5 06:05:58 2007
Q. I was just watching Air Crash Investigation on National Geographic, and I wondered what happens to flight numbers of crashed planes. I'll use the famous United Airlines Flight 93 as an example. Is this flight number still being used, or does the airline replace it with another flight number? Thanks
Asked by bv_bv63 - Thu Jul 5 06:01:55 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. they either build a new plane and give it that number or repair it.
Answered by JK47 - Thu Jul 5 06:05:58 2007
As a flight instructor, what are some ideas to get potential flight students?
Q. As a flight instructor I don't have a lot of cash to spend so I need cheap ideas. I should add this info. I am a Gold Seal CFI so I am not new to this. I used to instruct years ago as a full-time CFI at a flight school. Back in the day I had to turn down students because my schedule was full. I left instructing for other piloting jobs but left flying to pursue other interests. I am getting back into flying because I love to fly not make a pretty penny. Today the costs of fuel is outrageous so rental fees are up. I won't absorb that cost so sorry to say I won't offer my services for less than a fresh ink CFI.
Asked by Mr. X - Wed Oct 3 20:32:00 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Print some "flyers", post them on all the bulletin boards that you pass ( some will need permission) Hold a ground school at your local Community College Volunteer as a CFI at FAA's WINGS weekend (contact your FSDO) Join the local Chapter of the EAA, become involved in the YOUNG Eagles Program ( Visit a CAP meeting, become involved. Leave a business card with EVERYone you interact with. Become a "hanger rat", get to know the pilots on the field, offer you services for BFR's IPC's Advanced ratings.etc. (Disclaimer: I've only recently became a CFI and am only passing on advice given to me. ) I plan on NOT doing any primary training, Just endorsement rides and advanced ratings. Good luck!!!
Answered by Anonymous - Fri Oct 5 19:40:26 2007
Q. As a flight instructor I don't have a lot of cash to spend so I need cheap ideas. I should add this info. I am a Gold Seal CFI so I am not new to this. I used to instruct years ago as a full-time CFI at a flight school. Back in the day I had to turn down students because my schedule was full. I left instructing for other piloting jobs but left flying to pursue other interests. I am getting back into flying because I love to fly not make a pretty penny. Today the costs of fuel is outrageous so rental fees are up. I won't absorb that cost so sorry to say I won't offer my services for less than a fresh ink CFI.
Asked by Mr. X - Wed Oct 3 20:32:00 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Print some "flyers", post them on all the bulletin boards that you pass ( some will need permission) Hold a ground school at your local Community College Volunteer as a CFI at FAA's WINGS weekend (contact your FSDO) Join the local Chapter of the EAA, become involved in the YOUNG Eagles Program ( Visit a CAP meeting, become involved. Leave a business card with EVERYone you interact with. Become a "hanger rat", get to know the pilots on the field, offer you services for BFR's IPC's Advanced ratings.etc. (Disclaimer: I've only recently became a CFI and am only passing on advice given to me. ) I plan on NOT doing any primary training, Just endorsement rides and advanced ratings. Good luck!!!
Answered by Anonymous - Fri Oct 5 19:40:26 2007
How do you go from a domestic flight to an international flight at SFO?
Q. I will be flying from LAX-SFO on UA (domestic flight) and I will be transferring to a international flight to Asia. Do you know how I should transfer from the domestic flight to the international flight at SFO. Give me every detail and steps you happen to know about my question. Thanks. Do I have to declare customs? How do I get to the international terminal? This is a United domestic flight connecting to a CI flight.
Asked by Albert K - Mon Oct 6 20:00:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, the bad news: You will leave the secure area and have to go through security again at SFO. OK, leaving the airplane on your arrival at SFO you will be in Terminal 3. Follow signs for baggage claim and ground transportation. When you leave the secure area, turn right and keep walking. It's about a five minute walk to the international terminal. Consult TV screens to see what gate you need to go to. Go through security and to that gate. Continue to breathe normally.
Answered by Neil - Mon Oct 6 20:25:32 2008
Q. I will be flying from LAX-SFO on UA (domestic flight) and I will be transferring to a international flight to Asia. Do you know how I should transfer from the domestic flight to the international flight at SFO. Give me every detail and steps you happen to know about my question. Thanks. Do I have to declare customs? How do I get to the international terminal? This is a United domestic flight connecting to a CI flight.
Asked by Albert K - Mon Oct 6 20:00:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, the bad news: You will leave the secure area and have to go through security again at SFO. OK, leaving the airplane on your arrival at SFO you will be in Terminal 3. Follow signs for baggage claim and ground transportation. When you leave the secure area, turn right and keep walking. It's about a five minute walk to the international terminal. Consult TV screens to see what gate you need to go to. Go through security and to that gate. Continue to breathe normally.
Answered by Neil - Mon Oct 6 20:25:32 2008
How much flight should a leg spinner give the ball when bowling?
Q. I am a leg spinner and sometimes i give the ball too much flight but I don't really know how much is tooo much and how much is tooo less so could someone please tell me how much flight I should give the ball while bowling? Could you also give me tips on how to bowl consistently in the right areas and not bowl short. Thanks!
Asked by Eddies Boi - Sat May 24 11:49:33 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no easy answer to this question, I vary my bowling to the conditions and type of Batsman I am facing, sometimes with a good batsman in the crease you want to give your ball some air, let him fish every so often for that nice slow curved ball and hope for a miss time shot to the fielders placed at cow shot corner ready for the 'Big Hit' or the slight edge to the close in boys, other times let the ball drift in a little more to take them from the side letting it slide back on itself, especially if you have just given them two in the air and they think they are getting another. Try to get your action the same everytime as you come in and use your arm and wrist to fox the batsman, that way they will not be able to anticipate your… [cont.]
Answered by Kevan M - Sun May 25 06:46:50 2008
Q. I am a leg spinner and sometimes i give the ball too much flight but I don't really know how much is tooo much and how much is tooo less so could someone please tell me how much flight I should give the ball while bowling? Could you also give me tips on how to bowl consistently in the right areas and not bowl short. Thanks!
Asked by Eddies Boi - Sat May 24 11:49:33 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no easy answer to this question, I vary my bowling to the conditions and type of Batsman I am facing, sometimes with a good batsman in the crease you want to give your ball some air, let him fish every so often for that nice slow curved ball and hope for a miss time shot to the fielders placed at cow shot corner ready for the 'Big Hit' or the slight edge to the close in boys, other times let the ball drift in a little more to take them from the side letting it slide back on itself, especially if you have just given them two in the air and they think they are getting another. Try to get your action the same everytime as you come in and use your arm and wrist to fox the batsman, that way they will not be able to anticipate your… [cont.]
Answered by Kevan M - Sun May 25 06:46:50 2008
Where do flight attendants hang out while laying over in New York City?
Q. Usually, each city has a bar/restaurant that have a high concentration of female flight attendants (formerly known as stewardesses) hanging out. Is there a bar that flight attendants hang out in New York City upon laying over...especially those from international airlnes?
Asked by unknown - Tue Jan 2 18:41:27 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wait at the hotel bus stop at the airport to find out what bus they get on. Kind of easy to figure out, so it's no wonder you couldn't get laid in a women's prison with a fist-full of pardons.
Answered by Bitburger PilsMan - Wed Jan 3 02:35:54 2007
Q. Usually, each city has a bar/restaurant that have a high concentration of female flight attendants (formerly known as stewardesses) hanging out. Is there a bar that flight attendants hang out in New York City upon laying over...especially those from international airlnes?
Asked by unknown - Tue Jan 2 18:41:27 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wait at the hotel bus stop at the airport to find out what bus they get on. Kind of easy to figure out, so it's no wonder you couldn't get laid in a women's prison with a fist-full of pardons.
Answered by Bitburger PilsMan - Wed Jan 3 02:35:54 2007
Best way to book a transatlantic flight?
Q. Every other year I fly from the D.C area to Vilnius, Lithuaia to vist family. We fly June or in July- the most expensive time to fly transatlantic. Would it be better for me to book for example since there are no direct flights to Vilnius, a flight to Copenhagen, and then seperately a flight from Copenhagen to Vilnius. Instead of buying them together. Its just when you buy together the airline will help you if you miss your flight due to a delay or something. But if you book seperate they most likely won't help you, correct?
Asked by European - Mon Jul 23 23:42:10 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to price it both ways to see if the savings is worth it to you. In peak season (June-Aug, and around Christmas) it sometimes is much cheaper to fly to a major city first, then use a low-cost airline to your actual destination. It would depend if LAL and Air Baltic have good fares from, say, Copenhagen or Stockholm or London. You are right about doing 2 tickets. If airline 1 is late, airline 2 does not have to help you, so if you do this, allow plenty of time for a connection (4+ hours). If you can depart in early June, it's sometimes a little cheaper. Try consolidators via -- especially Mobissimo and AllCheapFares, as well as Lufthansa's "We Fly Home" special fares to some countries,
Answered by Mr. T's Pretty Cuzzin - Tue Jul 24 03:26:02 2007
Q. Every other year I fly from the D.C area to Vilnius, Lithuaia to vist family. We fly June or in July- the most expensive time to fly transatlantic. Would it be better for me to book for example since there are no direct flights to Vilnius, a flight to Copenhagen, and then seperately a flight from Copenhagen to Vilnius. Instead of buying them together. Its just when you buy together the airline will help you if you miss your flight due to a delay or something. But if you book seperate they most likely won't help you, correct?
Asked by European - Mon Jul 23 23:42:10 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to price it both ways to see if the savings is worth it to you. In peak season (June-Aug, and around Christmas) it sometimes is much cheaper to fly to a major city first, then use a low-cost airline to your actual destination. It would depend if LAL and Air Baltic have good fares from, say, Copenhagen or Stockholm or London. You are right about doing 2 tickets. If airline 1 is late, airline 2 does not have to help you, so if you do this, allow plenty of time for a connection (4+ hours). If you can depart in early June, it's sometimes a little cheaper. Try consolidators via -- especially Mobissimo and AllCheapFares, as well as Lufthansa's "We Fly Home" special fares to some countries,
Answered by Mr. T's Pretty Cuzzin - Tue Jul 24 03:26:02 2007
How do flight attendants feel about their uniforms?
Q. I am designing a line of clothing for flight attendant uniforms. I want it to be based on functionality, comfort, yet aesthetically appealing. I was wondering what concerns i should keep in mind, or how flight attendants feel about their uniforms and what they would change or add.
Asked by brita g - Tue Dec 25 21:53:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no more pleats no more double breasted Jackets no more polyester durability and comfort, comfort, comfort!
Answered by neilinpdx - Fri Dec 28 16:53:07 2007
Q. I am designing a line of clothing for flight attendant uniforms. I want it to be based on functionality, comfort, yet aesthetically appealing. I was wondering what concerns i should keep in mind, or how flight attendants feel about their uniforms and what they would change or add.
Asked by brita g - Tue Dec 25 21:53:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no more pleats no more double breasted Jackets no more polyester durability and comfort, comfort, comfort!
Answered by neilinpdx - Fri Dec 28 16:53:07 2007
Do airplane flight numbers stay the same or it changes?
Q. For example, JetBlue Airways Flight 95, would this Aircraft be flight 95, until it retires, or it will change?
Asked by The Question Asker - Sun Nov 25 13:24:46 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Flight numbers are by route, not by airplane... an airplane has a registration number that will be with the airplane for as long as it stays with the same owner... the flight number being flown by that airplane is dependant on the airline and can change at any time, and is in no way related the the individual airplane, although some airlines code their flight numbers to be able to tell direction of flight or maybe even aircraft type that will fly the route...
Answered by ALOPILOT - Sun Nov 25 19:24:13 2007
Q. For example, JetBlue Airways Flight 95, would this Aircraft be flight 95, until it retires, or it will change?
Asked by The Question Asker - Sun Nov 25 13:24:46 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Flight numbers are by route, not by airplane... an airplane has a registration number that will be with the airplane for as long as it stays with the same owner... the flight number being flown by that airplane is dependant on the airline and can change at any time, and is in no way related the the individual airplane, although some airlines code their flight numbers to be able to tell direction of flight or maybe even aircraft type that will fly the route...
Answered by ALOPILOT - Sun Nov 25 19:24:13 2007
Are checkouts necessary from every flight school you rent from?
Q. If I can fly a Cessna 172 in one flight school why need an additional check out at a different flight school to fly the same type of airplane? Everytime I wanna fly somewhere different I need a check out. It's too costly and time consuming. Doesn't it make sense to just have a common or universal check out to satisfy all flight schools?
Asked by Cesar M - Mon Jul 28 17:31:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have yet to see anywhere you can rent an airplane without a checkout. This isn't so much a school requirement as an insurance requirement. Many places require a certain number of hours in a particular type of plane before a pilot is allowed to rent the plane, even after the checkout. This is an insurance thing. I have never had a tough checkout, I wouldn't say they are costly or time consuming. All of my checkouts have been between 1 and 1.5 hours. Hardly a costly investment. I understand your point, I'd rather not pay the extra money and the hour of my time but in the end, its an hour. On the plus side it gives you a chance to go fly with a new instructor and probably learn something new that you otherwise wouldn't have learned. … [cont.]
Answered by Dennis M - Mon Jul 28 23:32:11 2008
Q. If I can fly a Cessna 172 in one flight school why need an additional check out at a different flight school to fly the same type of airplane? Everytime I wanna fly somewhere different I need a check out. It's too costly and time consuming. Doesn't it make sense to just have a common or universal check out to satisfy all flight schools?
Asked by Cesar M - Mon Jul 28 17:31:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have yet to see anywhere you can rent an airplane without a checkout. This isn't so much a school requirement as an insurance requirement. Many places require a certain number of hours in a particular type of plane before a pilot is allowed to rent the plane, even after the checkout. This is an insurance thing. I have never had a tough checkout, I wouldn't say they are costly or time consuming. All of my checkouts have been between 1 and 1.5 hours. Hardly a costly investment. I understand your point, I'd rather not pay the extra money and the hour of my time but in the end, its an hour. On the plus side it gives you a chance to go fly with a new instructor and probably learn something new that you otherwise wouldn't have learned. … [cont.]
Answered by Dennis M - Mon Jul 28 23:32:11 2008
What are your experiences as a flight attendant?
Q. I am thinking of becoming a flight attendant. I think I have a lot of the qualities looked for in one, for example I've flown hundreds of times and speak four languages fluently. What other types of attributes are looked for in a flight attendant? If you are a flight attendant, how has it been? Is it really stressful, or are there more pros than cons? Does the company you work for have regulations about what you have to look like, how tall you have to be, etc?
Asked by Sonja - Wed Oct 29 05:44:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You've flown a lot so you've got an idea (ish), but of course what the passenger see's and what is going on behind the scenes can be very different! Speaking other languages is always helpful but not essential with most airlines. You would do well to have extensive customer care experience, be outgoing and confident (but watch this doesn't come across as arrogant), be able to smile lots!, be able to hold down a good conversation, be able to provide times where you've given/received good/bad customer service or overcome stressful situations etc. Having First Aid Training would also be an advantage. I've done the job for 11 months and it's been an experience! You feel a bit bewildered at Training as it's a lot to learn in 4 weeks, then… [cont.]
Answered by Cat - Wed Oct 29 06:13:34 2008
Q. I am thinking of becoming a flight attendant. I think I have a lot of the qualities looked for in one, for example I've flown hundreds of times and speak four languages fluently. What other types of attributes are looked for in a flight attendant? If you are a flight attendant, how has it been? Is it really stressful, or are there more pros than cons? Does the company you work for have regulations about what you have to look like, how tall you have to be, etc?
Asked by Sonja - Wed Oct 29 05:44:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You've flown a lot so you've got an idea (ish), but of course what the passenger see's and what is going on behind the scenes can be very different! Speaking other languages is always helpful but not essential with most airlines. You would do well to have extensive customer care experience, be outgoing and confident (but watch this doesn't come across as arrogant), be able to smile lots!, be able to hold down a good conversation, be able to provide times where you've given/received good/bad customer service or overcome stressful situations etc. Having First Aid Training would also be an advantage. I've done the job for 11 months and it's been an experience! You feel a bit bewildered at Training as it's a lot to learn in 4 weeks, then… [cont.]
Answered by Cat - Wed Oct 29 06:13:34 2008
How long does it take to complete a flight attendant program to the start of a job?
Q. I just read on this flight attendant site that they offer a 6 month flight attendant program...That is a long time! 2nd question: What do you think of the flight attendant sites that charge money for you to get more info regarding flight attendant jobs and industry? Thank you
Asked by tabushi11209 - Tue Jun 24 14:37:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Have you been watching the news or reading it? This is NOT the time to start a career as a flight attendant.
Answered by embi40 - Tue Jun 24 14:46:23 2008
Q. I just read on this flight attendant site that they offer a 6 month flight attendant program...That is a long time! 2nd question: What do you think of the flight attendant sites that charge money for you to get more info regarding flight attendant jobs and industry? Thank you
Asked by tabushi11209 - Tue Jun 24 14:37:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Have you been watching the news or reading it? This is NOT the time to start a career as a flight attendant.
Answered by embi40 - Tue Jun 24 14:46:23 2008
Is There A Direct Relation Between Flight Departure Times and How Crowded Airports Are?
Q. Is there a direct relation between flight departure time and how crowded an airport is? Like, if your flight leaves early in the morning, the airport will be less crowded, right? So does anybody have any statistics on the effect flight departure time has on how crowded an airport is? Thanks!
Asked by Moi - Mon Nov 19 17:21:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depending on where the airport is located, sometimes airlines schedule all the flights to depart at a certain time and arrive around a certain time. Here in Cincinnati, many Delta flights leave between 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Then during the airport is pretty quiet with planes landing around 10:30 - 11:30 so they will all depart again around noon or 1:00 pm. But some airports are almost always busy such as Chicago or Atlanta because there are so many flights operating out of those airports there are people waiting for their connecting flight. So to answer your question, the airport will be more crowded if there is a number of flights departing at a particular time. No statistics to report but what I wrote is based on my experience.
Answered by potatochip - Tue Nov 20 16:17:21 2007
Q. Is there a direct relation between flight departure time and how crowded an airport is? Like, if your flight leaves early in the morning, the airport will be less crowded, right? So does anybody have any statistics on the effect flight departure time has on how crowded an airport is? Thanks!
Asked by Moi - Mon Nov 19 17:21:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depending on where the airport is located, sometimes airlines schedule all the flights to depart at a certain time and arrive around a certain time. Here in Cincinnati, many Delta flights leave between 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Then during the airport is pretty quiet with planes landing around 10:30 - 11:30 so they will all depart again around noon or 1:00 pm. But some airports are almost always busy such as Chicago or Atlanta because there are so many flights operating out of those airports there are people waiting for their connecting flight. So to answer your question, the airport will be more crowded if there is a number of flights departing at a particular time. No statistics to report but what I wrote is based on my experience.
Answered by potatochip - Tue Nov 20 16:17:21 2007
How do you check if a flight is on time?
Q. I need to check for Continental flight arriving into London's Heathrow tomorrow morning but I want to make sure the flight is ontime. Is there a website to go to if you have the flight number?
Asked by MssWorldTraveller - Fri Dec 19 14:48:47 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would go to the live flight arrival section at Heathrow airport site. Link attached
Answered by Lobengula - Fri Dec 19 15:21:05 2008
Q. I need to check for Continental flight arriving into London's Heathrow tomorrow morning but I want to make sure the flight is ontime. Is there a website to go to if you have the flight number?
Asked by MssWorldTraveller - Fri Dec 19 14:48:47 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would go to the live flight arrival section at Heathrow airport site. Link attached
Answered by Lobengula - Fri Dec 19 15:21:05 2008
What to do during waiting for flight connetions?
Q. I have to wait for 24 hours at the heathrow airport for my next flight.What can i do in between?I don't want to do something too tiring because my next flight will be a long haul flight.I usually get jet leg.So, if there is anything anyone could suggest me to do in airport like heathrow?
Asked by Ijaz - Sun Jun 10 04:56:30 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check in at a hotel near Heathrow and have a good night's sleep. Check out the rates for each one and also see if they provide free transfers. With a little luck, you may get a pool and a gym. I do not recommend staying 24 hours at any airport. In this way you will be able to shower and have a change of clothes. It really is worth the extra expense.
Answered by Alan M - Sun Jun 10 05:26:03 2007
Q. I have to wait for 24 hours at the heathrow airport for my next flight.What can i do in between?I don't want to do something too tiring because my next flight will be a long haul flight.I usually get jet leg.So, if there is anything anyone could suggest me to do in airport like heathrow?
Asked by Ijaz - Sun Jun 10 04:56:30 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check in at a hotel near Heathrow and have a good night's sleep. Check out the rates for each one and also see if they provide free transfers. With a little luck, you may get a pool and a gym. I do not recommend staying 24 hours at any airport. In this way you will be able to shower and have a change of clothes. It really is worth the extra expense.
Answered by Alan M - Sun Jun 10 05:26:03 2007
What do I do if my first flight is cancelled/delayed and missed the next flight?
Q. I am planning to go from NY to Chicago, then from Chicago to Kentucky. The one from NY to Chicago is by JetBlue, and the other from Chicago to Kentucky is by another airline. And I know in winter, a lot of people get in trouble because of the weather. So what if my flight from NY to Chicago got delayed/cancelled and I got to Chicago late, then I missed the next flight that I was supposed to board? Somebody who knows about it well please tell me :(
Asked by Mariko - Mon Jan 4 18:07:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The connecting airline will help you by rebooking you on to the next available flight. Depending on how many free seats there are, you could be stuck in Chicago overnight, or even longer. Please note that unless the airlines are partners, the second airline could, legally, charge you for missing the flight as it was not thier flight that made you late. They probably won't but be prepared.
Answered by MadMan - Mon Jan 4 18:38:53 2010
Q. I am planning to go from NY to Chicago, then from Chicago to Kentucky. The one from NY to Chicago is by JetBlue, and the other from Chicago to Kentucky is by another airline. And I know in winter, a lot of people get in trouble because of the weather. So what if my flight from NY to Chicago got delayed/cancelled and I got to Chicago late, then I missed the next flight that I was supposed to board? Somebody who knows about it well please tell me :(
Asked by Mariko - Mon Jan 4 18:07:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The connecting airline will help you by rebooking you on to the next available flight. Depending on how many free seats there are, you could be stuck in Chicago overnight, or even longer. Please note that unless the airlines are partners, the second airline could, legally, charge you for missing the flight as it was not thier flight that made you late. They probably won't but be prepared.
Answered by MadMan - Mon Jan 4 18:38:53 2010
What's the best flight school to go to out of Flight Safety, Delta Connection, and ATP?
Q. I'm planning to go to flight school within the next few months. I have narrowed my search to these three schools and would like to know what anyone has to say about them. I'm not sure if I want to fly commercial or corporate after school. I would like to know what will be best for the money and preparation for the future. Thanks.
Asked by Pilot23 - Fri Jan 27 10:09:47 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Stay away from Delta Connection. Although they may have quality training, for some reason the airline pilot community has very little respect for people from this school. There are a lot of stupid reasons for this, but it is a reality. By not going there you will save yourself some aggravation later on if you decide on an airline career. I have done some simulator training at Flight Safety. It is a quality flight school and is well respected in the industry. I have friends who have trained at ATP and said they liked the training and the experience that they got there. They are working for various airlines, so it seems to be a good school as well. If it were me, I would go with Flight Safety, but I'd have to do some more research… [cont.]
Answered by onion - Sat Jan 28 01:10:29 2006
Q. I'm planning to go to flight school within the next few months. I have narrowed my search to these three schools and would like to know what anyone has to say about them. I'm not sure if I want to fly commercial or corporate after school. I would like to know what will be best for the money and preparation for the future. Thanks.
Asked by Pilot23 - Fri Jan 27 10:09:47 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Stay away from Delta Connection. Although they may have quality training, for some reason the airline pilot community has very little respect for people from this school. There are a lot of stupid reasons for this, but it is a reality. By not going there you will save yourself some aggravation later on if you decide on an airline career. I have done some simulator training at Flight Safety. It is a quality flight school and is well respected in the industry. I have friends who have trained at ATP and said they liked the training and the experience that they got there. They are working for various airlines, so it seems to be a good school as well. If it were me, I would go with Flight Safety, but I'd have to do some more research… [cont.]
Answered by onion - Sat Jan 28 01:10:29 2006
How often are stewardesses on the same flight?
Q. Hi! How often are stewardesses scheduled on the same flight, i.e. If the fly on a Friday from Frankfurt to Athens, how soon will they be scheduled on that flight again. Is there any way to find out about the scheduling times and flights, if you are not working for that airline? Are they allowed to give out this information or is that confidential? I mean can I call them up and ask for such info? Thanks! Stephan
Asked by lottery_license - Wed Aug 2 14:46:37 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The F/A schedule depends entirely on how the monthly "bid lines" (monthly schedule) were constructed at that airline. At one carrier, the same trip may be repeated on a weekly basis in a given "line", and in another line the trips may vary each week. As mentioned, the line a F/A gets is bid by seniority. This means that the junior ones will generally be on reserve and will have a monthly schedule that varies quite a bit as they cover open flights. The more senior F/As will have a set schedule, which may or may not be a weekly repeat of the same sequence depending on how crew scheduling constructed the flight attendant lines for the month. At my airline, our trip sequences are genreally repeated every week and we always start work on the… [cont.]
Answered by Av8trxx - Thu Aug 3 11:53:58 2006
Q. Hi! How often are stewardesses scheduled on the same flight, i.e. If the fly on a Friday from Frankfurt to Athens, how soon will they be scheduled on that flight again. Is there any way to find out about the scheduling times and flights, if you are not working for that airline? Are they allowed to give out this information or is that confidential? I mean can I call them up and ask for such info? Thanks! Stephan
Asked by lottery_license - Wed Aug 2 14:46:37 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The F/A schedule depends entirely on how the monthly "bid lines" (monthly schedule) were constructed at that airline. At one carrier, the same trip may be repeated on a weekly basis in a given "line", and in another line the trips may vary each week. As mentioned, the line a F/A gets is bid by seniority. This means that the junior ones will generally be on reserve and will have a monthly schedule that varies quite a bit as they cover open flights. The more senior F/As will have a set schedule, which may or may not be a weekly repeat of the same sequence depending on how crew scheduling constructed the flight attendant lines for the month. At my airline, our trip sequences are genreally repeated every week and we always start work on the… [cont.]
Answered by Av8trxx - Thu Aug 3 11:53:58 2006
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