The Real Reason Why Plane Passengers Have to Keep Window Shades Up During Takeoff and Landing

While it might seem like an annoying ask, keeping the window shades open can actually be a helpful tool in dangerous ...
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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Up at Takeoff and Landing, According to Pilots

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let ...
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U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane • Pilot Prep & Takeoff/Landing

Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron maintainers prepare U-2 Dragon Lady pilots for flight at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Filmed on March 13-15, 2019. Film Credits: U.S. Air Force Video ...
The South African

Seat-swapping before takeoff? Here’s why pilots say it’s a bad idea

Pete Hutchison, a retired Virgin Atlantic pilot with over 40 years in the cockpit, says passengers shouldn’t change seats before takeoff or landing. The reason is simple: balance.

Ryanair plane forced to abort landing after being battered by Storm Amy

Dramatic footage showed a Ryanair plane try and fail to land at Dublin Airport on Friday. The plane was forced to take off ...

Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Pilot Mistakes Knock on Cockpit Door for a Break-In Attempt 36-Minutes Into Flight

SkyWest Flight 6469 made an emergency landing in Nebraska after a pilot reportedly thought there was a break-in attempt in ...
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Plane makes emergency landing in Trumbull County field

It happened in the area of Merwin Chase and Albright McKay roads. According to Brookfield Police Chief Aaron Kasiewicz, the single plane ran out of gas and picked the best field for an emergency ...