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Do pilots use full throttle on takeoff?
Propeller aircraft uses full throttle for take off. But jet engine take off power not always full. We call it flex take off. The reduced power depends on all up weight ,temp, runway length etc.
Do planes taxi automatically?
Airliners are generally pushed back from the gate using a tug, as that’s the simplest and most efficient method. They then taxi to the runway (and all the way up to the gate, after landing) using their own engines to provide thrust. This is true of both jets and propeller aircraft.
Why do planes reduce thrust after takeoff?
Pilots reduce thrust after takeoff mostly because of noise abatement procedures at the airport. Engines produce their most noise at takeoff power & to keep the local neighbor’s happy airport departure procedures call for a reduction in power from 800 feet to 3000 feet to reduce noise pollution.
How fast do planes accelerate on the runway?
An average commercial jet accelerates to between 120 and 140 knots prior to liftoff. To do this in 30 to 35 seconds requires a good sustained acceleration. This is something that pilots look for during a takeoff roll.
What do pilots say when taxiing?
Most of their instructions are given using phonetic alphabet letters like: alpha, bravo, charlie, etc. Airport taxiways are named by alphabet letter. A clearance to taxi on taxiways ‘J’ then ‘Z’ then ‘S’ would sound like: “Taxi via juliet, zulu, sierra.”
What happens to the APU during taxi checks?
Before Takeoff, If the APU is not used during climb, the APU is normally shut down during taxi checks. If the pilots decide to use the APU during climb, it is started during normal engine start. In this case the APU bleed air is used to feed the cabin pressurization.
What happens if the APU fails on an airplane?
Another thing is that even if the APU fails, most aircraft can operate without any issue using the Ram Air Turbines (RAT). If there is a generator failure in one engine (or an engine problem), the APU can be started to provide electrical power if total demand exceeds the capacity of the remaining engines generators.
What happens to the APU during climb and takeoff?
If the pilots decide to use the APU during climb, it is started during normal engine start. In this case the APU bleed air is used to feed the cabin pressurization. After Takeoff depending on the model of the APU (and following airline procedures), the APU usage is limited to a specified time or altitude.
Can a copilot taxi a plane to the runway?
At most airlines, only the captains are allowed to taxi the aircraft (i.e. Lufthansa). Even if the copilot is pilot flying, the captain will taxi the aircraft to the runway, and later from the runway to the gate.