Flying by Liana Akobian

Flying by Liana Akobian

Get in and fasten your seatbelt. Ready for take-off
Have you ever asked yourself why airplane windows have a small hole? Why your digestive system makes itself known with particular vigor high up in the air? If turbulence is actually as dangerous as it feels?

Wouldn't it be great to have these questions answered by someone who actually sits up front in the cockpit? Impossible? Not anymore Experienced Pilot Hans-Georg Rabacher takes you on board with him and provides exciting insights into the world of flying.
The various topics explained in an easy-to-understand manner are ideal for all those interested in aviation. No matter whether you have never set foot in an airplane or fly regularly - many interesting details are waiting to be discovered

Content

• Preface

• Airport codes
• How to identify airplane types
• Aircraft registration
• Security checks - a stress factor
• Metal detectors vs. body scanners
• Barcodes on travel bags
• Your luggage on tour

• How to travel with your children and NOT lose your mind
• Babies in the air
• Let's talk about the youngest passengers on board
• Can air travel be fun for seniors?
• Four-legged passengers

• Searching for row 13
• Mobile devices and cell phones
• Myths related to aircraft doors
• That little hole in the window
• Ashtrays in the lavatory
• Is toilet waste dumped in the air?
• Why is the cabin pressurized?
• Why does flying makes you gassy?
• Flying with a cold
• Germs & Co.

• The logistics behind air travel
• When happens when aircraft are on the ground?
• Aircraft de-icing
• What are slots?
• Aircraft maintenance intervals

• How do planes fly?
• What are winglets?
• Rudders are not just for boats
• Propeller engines
• Full engine speed ahead
• The hidden auxiliary power unit
• What does the black box do?
• Fuel dumping
• Brake, brake, brake
• Landing gear and tires

• Aviation: then and now
• Freedom above the clouds
• What is jetlag?
• Alleviating jetlag
• The (missing) on-board menu
• Mealtime rules for the Crew
• High-flying entertainment
• Units of measurement 101

• Waypoints and airways
• Bank angle and turns
• The cockpit layout
• What does the autopilot do?
• What is a jumpseat?

• Wind direction during take-off and landing
• What is an air pocket?
• Planes and lightning
• Thunderstorms and aviation
• The truth about turbulence
• Flying at high altitude
• How condensation trails are formed

• How to become a flight attendant
• A day in the life of a flight attendant
• Prerequisites for becoming a pilot
• Training as a professional pilot
• Aircraft type training
• Who flies the plane? Captain or co-pilot?
• Challenging airports

• How safe is flying?
• Cosmic radiation
• In case of an unforeseen incident
• Avoiding collisions
• Safety or emergency landing?
• When in doubt, go around
• Rough or gentle landing?
• Applause after landing

Regardless of whether you are planning a city break, business trip or a holiday, this book is a practical companion for all your travel needs. It is also well recommended for travelers with fear of flying. Turn the pages and let your adventure begin. We are now cleared for take-off