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Modern autopilots can fly and even land commercial jets. However, which critical flight phase must human pilots almost always execute entirely manually?

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If a modern twin-engine jet loses one engine over the Pacific Ocean, how long is it certified to keep flying?

1 day ago | [YT] | 13

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High altitude jets often leave long, white trails across the sky. What are these trails actually made of?

3 days ago | [YT] | 24

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In movies, villains easily open plane doors mid-flight. In reality, why is this physically impossible?

5 days ago | [YT] | 15

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To prevent a sudden disaster mid-flight, what strict dining rule applies to the Captain and Co-Pilot?

6 days ago | [YT] | 16

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Look closely at any passenger window. There is always a tiny, pin-sized hole at the bottom. What is its critical job?

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

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When oxygen masks drop in an emergency, where does the breathable air actually come from?

1 week ago | [YT] | 22

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What is the primary function of the large foot pedals in an airplane cockpit?

1 week ago | [YT] | 22

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Have you ever noticed the white spiral painted on the center of a jet engine? What is its main purpose?

1 week ago | [YT] | 14

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Almost every commercial airliner is painted bright white. What is the primary reason?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 17