Can pilots talk to each other in the cockpit?
The strictly enforced Sterile Cockpit Rule means pilots are barely allowed to talk to each other if their aircraft is flying below 10,000 feet (about three kilometres). It also bans crew members or pilots from “eating meals and holding non-essential communications with cabin crews”.
Why do both pilots push the throttle together?
Because one pilot is watching out the windows, and one is watching the engine instruments. The pilot watching the instruments is fine tuning the throttles as the plane accelerates and the other has their hand on the throttle in order to chop them if he has to abort the take off.
Why do pilots say rotate when they lift off?
Long story short, pilots say rotate as a verbal queue that the aircraft has reached its predetermined Vr and hence appropriate inputs can be applied to safely pitch the aircraft in a nose-up attitude to gain lift.
Why do pilots hold hands on takeoff?
Well-known member. FADEC said: On Boeing aircraft the pilot not flying often holds the thrust levers once thrust is set, so the pilot flying can use both hands to pull the yoke at Vr (rotation) and takes over the throttles again when the pilot not flying retracts the landing gear.
Why do pilots keep their hand on the throttle?
Practically one does not need to hold the throttle in place- once you set it at takeoff power. But the idea behind keeping hands on the throttle is to not throttle the plane up- but to be able to quickly throttle it DOWN- in case an emergency takes place.
Why do pilots say Roger?
Before voice communication, pilots used morse code and instead of tapping out that a message was “received” they used shorthand and just tapped out “r” (short long short). But just saying “r” could lead to communication errors. So they took “Roger” from the U.S. phonetic alphabet.
What does the pilot say after landing?
To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign. “Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing.” It may be followed by an announcement by a flight attendant.
Why do flight attendants greet you at the door?
Flight attendant reveals staff ‘look passengers up and down’ to spot people who can help in an emergency. A flight attendant has revealed that smiling staff greet passengers at the door of the airplane to spot people who are equipped to help them in case of an emergency. We know who’s on our plane and who can help us.
What happens when a fighter intercepts another plane?
The intercepted aircraft should copy that and follow. That signals that an intercept has taken place and the other plane is compliant. If time is of the essence then the fighter can do a climbing turn in front of the other aircraft in the direction it should turn.
How do fighter jets break away from enemy aircraft?
If time is of the essence then the fighter can do a climbing turn in front of the other aircraft in the direction it should turn. If the escort is at an end (and allows the craft to fly on) then the fighter will break away with a 90° turn, the response is to wiggle the wings again and continue on.
Why do so many young fighter pilots crash?
While the exact cause of the recent crashes requires a full and thorough investigation, pilots have emphasized the importance of live flying and building airmanship in young fighter pilots. One USAF pilot told the War Zone that the increased use of simulators must not be at the expense of time spent in a real cockpit.
Does the Air Force need more new pilots at the bottom end?
While some experienced personnel returning to the Air Force’s flying squadrons may represent a partial relief, but the flow in of new pilots at the bottom end is no less critical.