The Art and Science of Air Travel by Moshe Strugano

 

How much do you actually understand about flying?
In the event that someone locks themself in the restroom, what can the cabin staff do?
Here are 9 fascinating aviation secrets shared by Moshe Strugano that the cabin crew only knows:

#1 Two dinners for each pilot
 

Consider a lengthy journey from Amsterdam to New York. There is a fair probability that there will be two pilots—and occasionally even more—on board. Each pilot is given their own dinner.
The sharing of these meals by the pilots is strictly prohibited. This procedure is used to reduce the slight possibility that both pilots will contract food poisoning from meals at the same time.

#2 Miracle flights, second
Every once in a while, the flight attendants experience what they refer to as a "miracle flight."
The reason why these aircraft are thus named is because more passengers board in wheelchairs than exit in them. These travellers profit from the fact that wheelchair users board the flight first.
They frequently depart the plane with the other passengers after forgetting they "couldn't walk."

#3 M.E.L.


I suggest skipping this little secret if you dislike flying.

The Minimum Equipment List for aeroplanes (M.E.L.).
These are the aeroplane components that could malfunction while the plane is in flight.
The aeroplane may take off normally even if one of the items on this list malfunctions.
The list of components includes headlights.
The flight is only utilised as a "daytime flight" if they are broken.


#4 Lost luggage

Sometimes you hear that a bag or suitcase was not properly checked in for a flight.
This is (more frequently than you might imagine) caused by luggage tags from previous trips that are still in place. The case is sent to the specified location when the old tag is read by a scanner.
By the time the missing bag is found, it is frequently too late.
Make sure your suitcase is checked in without any outdated tags, advises the flight crew.

#5 A pressing need

A passenger who attempted to book the restroom as a private cabin was described by a member of the flight crew. He remained in the restroom for a very long time and did not answer the door when it was rapped. The cabin crew can unlock the door thanks to a second little door handle that is found inside the toilet sign. It's not a good idea to lock oneself in the restroom to get away from your travelling companions.

Duct tape no.
Duct tape comes in very handy.
It adheres to nearly everything and is water-resistant.
For little fixes to the aircraft, aircraft engineers have an unique kind of duct tape they can employ.
Don't be alarmed if you see a worker with a roll of silver duct tape.
This tape is used to execute quick fixes or increase the aerodynamics of the aircraft.
The tape was created specifically for use in aviation.

No. 7 Delays
 

Did you know that you are entitled to compensation if your European flight is delayed by more than three hours?
In fact, the airline is required to provide you with a free lunch after five hours and free lodging and transportation to your destination after eight hours.
Learn more about the right to postpone compensation.


Guard channel #8


Radio communication between pilots is continual in aviation.
In order to communicate with air traffic controllers directly, this is required.
The "guard channel" is another term used.
This channel is always open because it is used to communicate emergency messages to all aircraft and air traffic controllers.
Today, though, this channel is seldom ever used.
This is why some pilots employ it in a somewhat more inventive manner.
When you tune into this channel, you could occasionally hear pilots laughing and joking with one another.
Sometimes a pilot will utilise this channel to communicate before landing when they make a mistake.
Watch the following video to see what transpires:

#9 Cabin crew quarters
 

On longer flights, the crew has a private compartment where they can rest.
There is a queen bed, a sink, and additional seating in this cabin.
The passengers never see this cabin because it is situated above the one where they sit.
Consequently, we now know more about flying!
Of course, it's probable that not all airlines will be affected by some of these statistics.