I’m thinking of putting my clothes, jackets and other stuffs in a vacuum sealed plastic pack so i can bring more of them in just one suitcase when i travel. Is there a danger that the air pressure in the aircraft’s cargo will cause the vacuum sealed pack to suck in air and bloats while [...] Read more »
What is the normal “feet per minute” an airplane travels at to get to it’s cruising altitude?
Let’s say I’m flying a McDonnell Douglas/Boeing MD80 and I’m climbing to my cruising altitude (20,00ft [FL200]). How fast should I climb to it? Does this depend on the weight of the plane (payload, fuel)? Read more »
Can you film or take a picture on a plane during cruising altitude?
I want to film my trip to Florida. Stating in the plane. Read more »
Is it safe to descend from cruising altitude to the runway in one smooth glide?
Sydney Morning Herald has recently reported that by 2013, an estimated 100 airports in Europe will allow planes to descend from cruising altitude to the runway in one smooth glide. It is said that this will reduce carbon emissions and save fuel. I live under the fligth path and would like to know if this [...] Read more »
Do the captain and first officer engage in light hearted banter once they reach cruising altitude?
Do the captain and first officer engage in light hearted banter once they reach cruising altitude? Or do they have to stick strictly to airplane talk? Read more »