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5 Airplane things you Dont know the purpose of

Airplane things you Dont know the purpose of

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1-The mysterious triangle symbol over your seat; it comes in red or black and are used to indicate the best vantage points and the window under the sticker provides a good view.

2-The flange sticking out of the wing is a part of the evacuation system. If the plane is forced to land somewhere that you can’t use stairs or terminal boarding bridge, you will have to exit through the over wing using the guide ropes tied around these flanges.

 

3-The humming sound when you board the plane is the sound of the auxiliary power unit[APU] which provides electricity to the plane temporarily until the plane is ready to take off.

4-Tomato juice is suggested to have instead of other food because the sweetness of the taste buds reduces while flying high and the sense of smell is decreased.

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5-The isty bitsy hole in the bottom of your airplane window is actually a very important safety feature. It is called a breather hole and is used to regulate the amount of pressure that passes between the window’s inner and outer panes.

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Airbus Plans Cockpit Toilet to Make Single-Pilot Operations a Reality

Airbus Plans Cockpit Toilet to Make Single-Pilot Operations a Reality

In a bold move aimed at cutting costs, Airbus is exploring the possibility of installing a potty-style toilet right behind the Captain’s seat on its A350 long-haul aircraft. According to the reports from paddleyourownkanoo.com

This proposal is part of the ongoing effort to implement Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), a concept that could revolutionize the aviation industry by reducing the number of pilots required on ultra-long-haul flights.

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Currently, on long flights, two pilots stay in the cockpit while the others rest in a separate compartment. However, under eMCO, one pilot could be alone in the cockpit for up to three hours while the other sleeps. The goal is to reduce crew costs and improve airline efficiency, as fewer pilots would be needed for these flights.

But this proposal has raised concerns from pilot unions, who worry about safety and the challenges of single-pilot operations. To address the issue of bathroom breaks, Airbus suggests installing a radio-equipped toilet in the cockpit, allowing the pilot to use it without leaving their seat.

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If the pilot needs to use the toilet, the second pilot would have to be woken up, terminating the eMCO process temporarily.

If successful, Airbus plans to begin testing this system on its A350 aircraft as soon as 2027, with single-pilot operations possibly being introduced on freighter Airbus A320s within the next five years.

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