So THAT's Why Planes Keep Blinds Open During Takeoff And Landing

Speaking to HuffPost UK previously, experts at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Flight Operations Specialist Group explained ...

The Real Reason Why Plane Passengers Have to Keep Window Shades Up During Takeoff and Landing

While it might seem like an annoying task, keeping the window shades open can actually be a helpful tool in life-threatening ...
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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Up at Takeoff and Landing, According to Pilots

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let ...

Former airline pilot reveals why swapping to an empty seat before take-off is dangerous

"If everyone were to sit at the front of the aircraft, it could make getting off the deck harder compared to the norm, or ...

The engine fell off the UPS cargo plane, but that’s not the sole reason it crashed

It’s possible that debris from the failed engine affected other systems or power plants, leaving the pilots with insufficient ...

2 Jets Avoid Mid-Air Collision Shortly After Taking Off From Los Angeles Airport

Two passenger jets departing Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, Oct. 31 narrowly missed a mid-air collision, according to am air traffic control radio recording.

IIT Madras achieves breakthrough in vertical take-off and landing with hybrid rockets

Researchers successfully simulated a 'soft landing' velocity, a critical feature for VTOL aircraft and planetary exploration ...