An ambulift evacuating a sick passenger (an AI illustration only) What do pilots do if there is a medical emergency onboard? In the event of a medical emergency onboard, the captain’s primary concern is to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected passenger while maintaining overall flight safety. Typically, the cabin crew informs the …
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Conquering a fear of flying in the digital age Nervous fliers are turning to flight simulators and social media to overcome their anxieties. (Courtesy of Louisa Lim) Mr Hamdan Mohamed Khamis (left), a senior first officer with the Seoul-headquartered Asiana Airlines, is one of the coaches of Flight Experience Singapore’s Fear of Flying programme. …
United Airlines DC-10 Photo Credit: Kplastique (Wikimedia Commons) What can you do when the hydraulic system in your plane fails? When a hydraulic system fails in an aircraft, the response depends on the type of aircraft and the severity of the failure. Hydraulic systems are essentially the “muscles” of an aircraft, responsible for operating the …
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