Traveling by air is undoubtedly a great experience as there’s a lot to learn on the go.
You learn about several myths that are shared over the internet and often seen in magazines, you learn how actually living in the air seems to be.
Airlines do have some secrets which they don’t share. These secrets are a bit funny and awkward at the same time. If you ever meet an airline pilot and ask about something that’s not public still, he might refuse to share.
But I have got some real stuff that is verified from several authority blogs. These are the secrets or the information that is not publically shared by Airline pilots as suggested:
#1. The Plane is always light on gas
Talking about the gas, planes may be light on gas for most of the time. This is a cost-effective technique used by every other airline.
Each plane has enough fuel to reach the destination; not more than that. So if you have got some malfunctions, pilots will land to the nearest radar and get up after maintenance and fuel up.
#2. Nervous travelers should take Morning Flights
If thoughts of turbulence make you cry, you should go for early flights.
Wherever you go, make sure you take the earliest flight possible. It is due to a scientific phenomenon which cheatsheet has explained in simple words:
Since the heat from the ground causes bumpier air, pilots suggest booking the earliest flight possible before the sun heats everything up to get the smoothest ride. Thunderstorms are also more likely to occur in the afternoon, not the early morning.
To overcome the nervousness and weird scenarios, it is good to take early flights. This is something that airline pilots will never tell you:
#3. Yes, they really fly the plane
Another thing you might consider true is that there is an autopilot mode that lets pilots relax throughout the flight.
This is not actually true. It’s just like driving a car on a motorway where you don’t require much care to drive. Similarly, airline pilots do have a relaxing time but there is always a need to take care of a few things.
#4. They’re not that Formal
Airline pilots don’t follow the dress code mentioned in the movies. They don’t wear their uniform hats or tight coats while taking flights. They have no strict dress codes during flights and so, they get onto it.
#5. Sit in the middle if you have not taken a nap
If you have not taken a nap, you should take the middle seat. Just like a roller coaster ride, the bumpiest and risky ride is in the back. Try to pick a seat right above the wing or nearby to have the best flight every time.
Even if you’re sleepy or planned a short nap during travel, you’ll eventually enjoy the flight with no distractions at all.
#6. There’s more than a single reason why phones are not allowed
This may sound weird, we are always told about the interference of signals while using the smartphones but it’s not true every time.
The weird thing Telegraph shared was that putting away phones and laptops means they won’t fly out of lap with the flight and hit someone in the head during a bumpy land or take off. Haha, well that is actually true! 😀
#7. There are no water landings at all
Water landings don’t exist at all. These are myths created by fiction movies which are not possible for the moment being.
In case of a water landing, you simply go inside the ocean and save your life if the instructions are correctly followed.
#8. Plane Turbulence is not dangerous at all
The air pressure may go up and down at regular intervals and so is the temperature. If it seems dangerous to you, it’s actually not. The turbulence is due to the temperature and air pressure changes that are dynamic.
In a sense, it is not dangerous at all, it is just annoying. Simply, it is about how you react. 😉
#9. Being on time is the most important
When taking a flight, being on time is the most important factor to consider. Yes, important than your college’s early morning lecture. 😀
A commercial pilot shared that the Department of Transportation has made time performance so important that flights don’t get delayed anymore. If the plane is missing 10 people from a connecting flight, there’s still no delay, take off will be there right on time.
#10. There are secret speaking codes being followed
Regarding the communications made by airline pilots to the passengers, there are always some secret codes to follow.
There will be no live message like “the engine just failed, we’re going down!”. Rather it would be like; “one of the engines is not functioning rightly, no worries we have got another to move on”.
The Bottom Line
There are still a lot of secrets that need a public appearance to know for what purpose they are. But I am sure these 10 simple yet secret things have amazed you to some extent.
Just notice these untold secrets when you take your next flight. 😉
Written By Boyan Minchev
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