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72 Questions

Why are planes generally painted white?

Do planes have keys?

How are runways numbered?

What are the main differences piloting Boeing vs. Airbus aircraft?

How, exactly, did US1549 land on the Hudson?

How do airlines pay for their planes?

Is it illegal for Joe Public to listen to ATC in the UK?

What things can a passenger look out for, to indicate an emergency?

I just saw a plane drop off online radar; should I do anything about it?

Why shouldn't you inflate your life vest until you're outside the airplane?

Where does my pee go when I flush at 35,000 ft?

When should the term “pan-pan” be used instead of “Mayday”?

Is it legal to smoke in your own plane?

What's the difference between True vs Magnetic headings?

What to do if the captain smells like alcohol?

Is it true that the pilot and co-pilot are required to eat different meals?

How much does it cost to give an airliner a fresh coat of paint?

May an emergency aircraft land on a closed runway?

Why doesn't the 737 have a fuel dump nozzle?

How do fighter jets communicate with an intercepted plane that's lost comms?

How does TCAS work?

What must ATC do, following a reported laser sighting by a plane?

Which country is responsible for prosecution if a crime is committed over international waters?

What can the Flight Attendant Panel do?

Why is the de-icing fluid sprayed on jets coloured orange?

What items could you bring on-board to maximise your chance of survival in an emergency?

How many people can stand on airliner's wings?

Are ATC towers built in warzones?

Why isn't the arresting hook always used on land?

Have any passengers crashed planes?