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Decoding Aircraft Fire Classes!

Fires are classified into different categories or classes based on the type of materials or substances that are fueling the fire. Understanding the class of fire is crucial for selecting the appropriate firefighting methods and extinguishing agents. Fire extinguishers used in aircraft are typically designed to handle specific classes of fires, and they are chosen…

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Who governs Dubai airspace? FAA or EASA

Dubai airspace and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace, in general, are not governed by either the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations. Dubai’s airspace is subject to the regulations and oversight of the UAE’s aviation authority, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The GCAA is responsible for…

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Level D Flight Simulators

A Level D simulator is a specific classification of flight simulator that is recognized and regulated by aviation authorities, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe. These simulators are the highest level of full-flight simulators, designed to replicate the characteristics and…

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“Drift Down” and “Depressurization” strategies (DP and DD Procedures)

“Drift Down” and “Depressurization” strategies are important procedures in aviation safety. Pilots are trained to recognize the applicability of “Drift Down” and “Depressurization” strategies through a combination of their initial pilot training, recurrent training, operational experience, and guidance provided by their airline or the aircraft manufacturer. Drift Down Procedure Drift Down is an emergency procedure…

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Maximum Structural Weights

  Manufacturer’s Empty Weight (MEW) It is the weight of structure, power plant, furnishings, systems and other items of equipment that are considered an integral part of the aircraft. It is dry weight including only those fluids which are contained in closed systems(e.g. hydraulic fluid). Operational Empty Weight (OEW) It is the sum of manufacturer’s…

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Isopleth Isotach Isogon Isotherm Isobar Isallobar Isopycnic Isohyets Isomer Isohel (1)
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All “Iso” explained!

  Isopleth Generic term used for any constant Isotach Line joining places of same wind speed Isogon Line joining places of constant wind speed Isotherm Line joining places of same temperature Isobar Line joining places of same pressure Isallobar Line joining places of same pressure tendencies Isopycnic Line joining places of constant density Isohyets Line…

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