Aviation
Some unknown facts about aircraft that you probably didn’t know.
1.Rotating nozzles are used by the AV-8B Harrier II during vertical takeoff and landing. The 25mm cannon’s force is enough to cause the nozzles on the Harrier’s gun pod to tremble and slightly sag when it fires at a ground target. Before coming out of the dive, the nozzles must be checked and put back in their fully aft position. Otherwise, the pilot runs the risk of overstressing the aircraft.
2. The Soviets chose to use a special alcohol to cool their radars instead of the specific chemical utilised by western jets. The fact is that alcohol was less expensive and flammable than the chemicals used in western aircraft made it advantageous to them. For the radar to function, heat had to be removed, thus alcohol was kept in a separate tank and slowly evaporated.
3. The Sahara Desert and aeroplane air are both extremely dry You may have noticed that when you travel, your hands become dry and your throat feels like sandpaper. because the Sahara’s typical humidity is barely above the pressured air in the cabin, which is kept below a bone-dry 20 percent humidity.
4. A tiny gap in the aeroplane glass could save your life That is the breather hole, and in addition to regulating pressure so you don’t get too cold should the outer pane of the window break, it also prevents the inner pane from break which would result you suddenly breathing in oxygen at 35,000 feet.
5.Usually, turbulence only drops you a few feet in the air normal minor turbulence only causes the plane to lose a few feet of altitude, despite the fact that you can feel as though you’re on the top floor of the Tower of Terror. The plane moves 10–20 feet during moderate turbulence, for which the pilots advise the flight attendants to sit down. In the worst cases, a plane could be moved 100 feet by severe, nerve-wracking turbulence that you would talk about for the rest of your life.
Aviation
Flames on the Runway: Russian Jet Sparks Emergency in Turkey
A dramatic incident unfolded at Turkey’s Antalya Airport on Sunday night when a Russian passenger plane caught fire shortly after landing.
The Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100, arriving from Sochi International Airport in Russia, was carrying 89 passengers and six crew members. Thankfully, all onboard were safely evacuated without any injuries reported.
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The fire broke out after the aircraft landed at 9:34 p.m. local time, prompting the pilot to issue an emergency call. Evacuation footage shared by Russian media site ЧП Сочи captured the tense moments as passengers slid down emergency slides, with some seen carrying large pieces of luggage despite the urgency of the situation.
Investigators at the time highlighted the critical impact of passengers retrieving their belongings, which obstructed others from escaping the burning aircraft.
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Although no injuries were reported this time, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing life over possessions during emergencies. Seconds can mean the difference between survival and tragedy in such situations.
In response to the incident, Turkey’s transportation ministry confirmed that efforts were underway to remove the damaged aircraft from the runway. While arrivals at Antalya Airport were temporarily suspended, departures continued from a nearby military-operated runway to minimize disruptions.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but the swift evacuation ensured a safe outcome for everyone on board.
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