Questions tagged [commercial-aviation]

Commercial aviation is the part of civil aviation, whether general aviation, non-scheduled service, or scheduled airline service, that involves operating aircraft for hire to transport passengers or cargo.

Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
1 vote
0 answers
139 views

What is the cargo capacity of a Boeing 737-200/-300? [duplicate]

I would like to know the maximum commercial load of a cargo aircraft B737-200 & 300.
Devi's user avatar
  • 11
1 vote
0 answers
62 views

Pilot Jobs, where to find one? How to land one? [duplicate]

I have just finished doing my commercial license in US and hold an FAA multi single IR and are converting to my Australian license, what are the job prospects like for a low time pilot in Australia i ...
Declan Chittenden's user avatar
1 vote
0 answers
59 views

How do commercial pilots know turbulence is ahead? [duplicate]

On commercial flights, an announcement will be made if turbulence is expected ahead and if the route will be adjusted such as moving to a higher altitude. How do pilots know that turbulence is ahead ...
Dan Sorensen's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
1k views

What is the average number of daily flights for all types of aircraft in use worldwide?

I'd like to know how many flights occur on average every day worldwide. This includes all commercial passenger and cargo aircraft, all non-commercial aircraft, private aircraft and military aircraft. ...
garyv440's user avatar
  • 2,177
1 vote
0 answers
68 views

Estimating the fuel required in terms of flying distance and total weight [duplicate]

I am looking for a mathematical model to estimate trip fuel required. I have searched the internet but not found any specific mathematical model as such. The question is formulated as follows: Let $...
Wright Brother's user avatar
1 vote
0 answers
223 views

Are there any civil programs that uses S1000D?

For civil programs, aircraft documentation (especially maintenance) used to follow ATA 100 or ATA iSpec 2200. S1000D, on the other hand, is mostly used in military programs, but civil program may use ...
potame's user avatar
  • 111
1 vote
0 answers
126 views

Can lasers be used for weather detection along an aircraft's flight path?

Aircraft use RADAR for weather detection such as storm clouds, rain, etc. Why don't they use LASER instead to measure the density of the weather ahead? RADAR has been known to return false signals of ...
IAN CURTIS's user avatar
1 vote
0 answers
719 views

Can a colour blind person pursue a career in Commercial Flying? [duplicate]

I have been an ardent aviation geek since childhood and always wanted to be flying commercially. But sometime later during a medical examination through Ishihara plates test I learned that I am color ...
Rajan Singh's user avatar
1 vote
0 answers
72 views

Why are voice recordings stored and not transmitted? [duplicate]

With today's technology, why are voice recordings not transmitted, saved somewhere in case a disaster does happen? Let's say a plane goes missing, they can spend a long time trying to salvage the ...
Phorce's user avatar
  • 159
1 vote
0 answers
81 views

What is the purpose of the cabin temperature probe run from the gate? [duplicate]

I'm on a JetBlue flight and noticed a cable running from the gate / gangway into the plane, which appeared to be labeled "Cabin Temperature Probe" or something to that effect. The cable is draped ...
dimo414's user avatar
  • 113
1 vote
0 answers
71 views

How is control of the airplane passed from one pilot to another? [duplicate]

In both the Tenerife accident in 1977 and the Air Florida accident in 1982, the first officer (FO) in the cockpit opposed the decision of the captain to take off. What should the FO do if the captain ...
Hakan MCK's user avatar
1 vote
0 answers
72 views

How do I determine the probable path of a future flight? [duplicate]

As a passenger on a regularly scheduled flight, how can I determine what areas my flight is likely to overfly? I understand that inclement weather, other aircraft, and other outside influences (both ...
multipleinterfaces's user avatar
1 vote
0 answers
49 views

Is there a good iPhone app for tracking commercial aircraft? [duplicate]

I can see many airplanes circling around to land at KORD. I am wondering if there is a good real-time website or application to track these planes with 30-second accuracy or better. Any ideas?
Stu's user avatar
  • 111
1 vote
1 answer
218 views

Depth and range for FDR/CVR black box detection [duplicate]

What is the maximum depth range of a FDR underwater, at which it is able to be detected by receivers? I want to know the maximum range of ULB pinger locator if it's submerged.
KABAKA's user avatar
  • 11
0 votes
2 answers
1k views

How many stripes does a student pilot have?

When a student is finishing a Bachelor in Sc. Aviation, how many stripes does a student have? Can a student have stripes during his bachelor graduation or do they have to go through other PPL courses?
naser jamal's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
699 views

How was this airline (statistically) never had a fatal incident? [closed]

Ryanair make around 725,044 flights per year. This They have been operating for 35 years, so have accrued around 25,376,540 flights. They have also never had any fatal incidents or even major ...
Cloud's user avatar
  • 13.3k
0 votes
4 answers
4k views

Could ejector seats save lives in commercial aircraft? [duplicate]

If cost were no issue (it could be done cheaply), would installing ejection seats for passengers possibly save lives? There are certain scenarios (albeit extremely rare ones), where the crew may know ...
Cloud's user avatar
  • 13.3k
0 votes
6 answers
8k views

What physical and mental attributes do I need to become a pilot?

I want to be a pilot (civil aviation), but I'm afraid that my body composition and field of study might not fit with aviation. What are the physical requirements and academic/mental prerequisites to ...
Sray's user avatar
  • 21
0 votes
2 answers
456 views

Why didn't the EASA enforce the 2 man cockpit rule BEFORE the Gemanwings accident? [closed]

International numbers state that planes downed by pilot or co-pilot due to suicide are a rare but still possible occurrence. In the United States such a safety procedure is standard (as of 9/11 - if ...
Elena's user avatar
  • 45
0 votes
2 answers
298 views

Before COVID, what was the largest aviation crisis ever? [closed]

The Covid-19 pandemic is the worst crisis aviation has ever faced. Which one was the biggest one before that pandemic?
gsamaras's user avatar
  • 1,767
0 votes
1 answer
414 views

Why is Boeing being blamed for the recent 737 Max crashes? [closed]

Boeing has received more than 5,000 orders for the aircraft, it has delivered 350 so far and only 2 of them have crashed. That's not a very high crash rate. The FAA, until just a day ago, was very ...
Di437's user avatar
  • 819
0 votes
1 answer
275 views

Why fluids are forbidden in flights, while nitrate- and peroxide compounds aren't? [closed]

As I know, passangers on most international airports aren't allowed to take any fluid with them into the deck. But, for example, I can't remember for any deeper examination for nitrate- or peroxide ...
Gray Sheep's user avatar
0 votes
4 answers
2k views

What makes airplanes pitch up during landing?

So what exactly pitches the plane upward with the rear end down? Do flaps help lower the nose when deployed 80%-100% down with such low speeds?
George Clooney In a Mooney's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
620 views

What noises are considered worrying on a passenger flight?

As a typical 'nervous flyer', I often find myself asking crew about a noise that they say is completely normal during flights. The thing is, I've flown a lot and still hear new sounds sometimes! For ...
Cloud's user avatar
  • 13.3k
0 votes
2 answers
302 views

Can I Return Back to the Destination Airport after I Diverted to the Destination Alternate? [closed]

Can I Return Back to the Destination Airport after I Diverted to the Destination Alternate (while enroute to the destination alternate)? I highly appreciate an answer with reference please.
user55103's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
570 views

Was this an unusual landing sequence for an airliner? [closed]

About a month ago I encountered an unusual landing during a flight from Bangkok to Krabi airport. We were flying Boeing 737. We took off 30 minutes late. Our flight should've taken 90 minutes but it ...
Honza Brabec's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
361 views

What parts of the 787 are produced with 3-D printing (besides air ducts and hinges)?

This article from 2013 states that about 30 parts of the Dreamliner are 3-D printed, mostly air ducts and hinges. I wonder what other parts are produced by direct manufacturing? why it was deemed ...
Deer Hunter's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
212 views

Why is the aviation industry taking so long to move away from the tube with wings model? [duplicate]

The industry is spending billions on maximising fuel efficiency and reducing other costs associated with the tube-with-wings model. When will novel designs like semi-dirigible and lifting body arrive, ...
Tim Smith's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
6k views

I want to become a commercial pilot, can you do that through the RAF?

I want to become a commercial pilot, can you do that through the RAF?
Daniel Murphy's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
124 views

Passenger GNSS lock during ascent and descent

When flying on commercial flights for the past several years I've used GNSS on my smartphone to track my location for fun. The signal strength in the cabin isn't ideal, but it's generally good enough ...
Altay_H's user avatar
  • 103
0 votes
1 answer
124 views

Is a flight for compensation legal for a Non-stop sightseeing trip?

I have been thinking about a scenario where I have a friend who has gotten sick and wants me to fly their aircraft with their family members for compensation since I am a commercial pilot. The flight ...
Krupszy's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
137 views

What are the restrictions on a private pilot who is not logging time?

A private pilot can avoid the "flight time is sometimes compensation" rule by not logging the flight time. If Bob, a private pilot, is not logging flight time, what are the limits on ...
Someone's user avatar
  • 7,087
0 votes
1 answer
228 views

Could what happened to Yeti Airlines Flight 691 happen on an Airbus or Boeing?

The Yeti Airlines crash involved an ATR 72 and was likely due to pilot error - a stall resulting in an incipient spin. Would this accident be more avoidable on say a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A320?
Sam's user avatar
  • 1
0 votes
2 answers
244 views

Is there any benefit to folding wings on commercial aircraft?

This video shows NASA researching folding wings, in what looks like a model of an airliner. What would be the benefit to this technology?
Cloud's user avatar
  • 13.3k
0 votes
1 answer
384 views

Why can't I ever get my right ear to pop on descent in a plane?

Whenever I'm flying, there's a period of descent where my right ear just refuses to pop. This has been bothering me for at least ten years. There seems to be a long stage of descent where my ear is ...
The Anathema's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
2k views

Can a commercial aircraft theoretically reach 60,000ft? [duplicate]

As per this question: Altitudes above 60,000 feet are class E airspace. That means that, if you are lucky enough to have an aircraft that flies that high, once you get there you could theoretically ...
Cloud's user avatar
  • 13.3k
0 votes
1 answer
156 views

Are cabin temperatures related to destination weather?

I've been in a long-distance flight between northern and southern hemisphere, with temperatures nearing 5°C on the origin, and 25°C on the destination. During the first flight, the cabin was ...
anol's user avatar
  • 163
0 votes
1 answer
125 views

Why in aviaton they are using Electro Mechanical Actuators instead of Electric Linear Motors?

In my opinion they are much more compact, the design may be needed to change in order to still be a fail-safe component, also, may be need to account for jamming and load disconnection safety devices, ...
DaveTechICX44's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
188 views

How can I become a master at the radios?

Are there any resources for student pilots who wants to get better at the radios? Currently, I am immersing myself by using liveatc.com but what I am looking for is perhaps scripts between pilot and ...
youngpilot's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
550 views

Number of US Commercial Aircraft versus Rest of the World

I have been trying to obtain information on the number of commercial passenger aircraft (i.e. jetliners) that US airline companies have compared with the number airlines for the whole rest of the ...
inquiries's user avatar
  • 441
0 votes
1 answer
139 views

Why did the 747-8's freighter version make its first flight before the passenger version?

I have read that the 747-8F entered service in October 2011, almost eight months ahead of the passenger version (747-8I). Anyone know why this is? Thanks
AFROBINSON808's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
4k views

How many cabin crews are needed for an A350-1000? [closed]

How many cabin crews are needed for an A350-1000?
Mohammad Gohardoust's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
72 views

Is there standard ticket data format specification for commercial flight operators? [closed]

I am new to this group and what brings me here is I am doing a research on ticketing solutions for commercial airlines. So I just wanted to find out if there's a international standard specification ...
Phemelo Khetho's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
604 views

Can a commercial pilot with MPL , obtain PPL for general aviation in the UAE?

Is it possible for an airline pilot in case he would like to fly GA aircraft like c152/172 obtain the PPL license without going through the whole process?
Islam Elsayed's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
887 views

Could a modified J58 jet engine be used commercially?

Could this mean for more fuel efficient supersonic commercial cruising? If so in what ways would it need to be modified and how possible is this?
SRawes's user avatar
  • 1,211
0 votes
1 answer
977 views

Why do we always use circular nozzles for commercial aircraft engines? [duplicate]

Why do we always use circular nozzles for commercial aircraft engines? Other shapes like rectangular nozzles are used in military aircraft, e.g., Raptor, Nighthawk.
user14522's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
2k views

On an average, space of how many economy class seats is taken up by a suite? [duplicate]

The suites offered by many airlines for the super rich, are very spacious and convenient. Though, I can only Read about them! One thing I can see is, the A380 is capable of upto 853 economy only ...
anshabhi's user avatar
  • 11.5k
0 votes
1 answer
290 views

How can an N1 speed change and an N2 remain the same?

In reference to a rotorcraft turbine engine (turboshaft): "How can a power turbine rotor speed N2 (or Npt) and rotorcraft rotor speed Nr both be at 100 % while the gas generator speed N1 (or Ngg) ...
Wes's user avatar
  • 511
0 votes
1 answer
870 views

What should be approx altitude of jet aircraft 10 nautical miles to landing [duplicate]

Please assume the elevation of airport to 2000ft ASL. Under what conditions ATC might mandate aircrafts to fly at lower altitudes? What might be approximate speed at this distance?
Gav A's user avatar
  • 9
0 votes
1 answer
152 views

Is there a daily list of diversions? [closed]

Is there a way to find a daily list of commercial flight diversions that have occurred? If not, is there any way to compile one from available data? Extra points if you can also get the reason.
JoelFan's user avatar
  • 711