Day: November 22, 2005

  • Danger Area

    The rear of an airplane both in the air and on the ground is a dangerous place. In the air you have to concern yourself with wake turbulance (not caused by the engines, but the wingtip vorticies). On the ground you have to worry about Jet and Prop blast. This “danger zone” is different depending…

  • Procedure or Politeness

    Radio communication is a very important part of a pilots duties. There is specific protocol that needs to be followed in order for you to get your message across clearly in the shortest amount of time possible. Take a look at this example: Controller: “American 1778, contact tower now on 122.8. Good day” Aircraft: “Contact…