probably because one time my dad let me back the car up in the drive it was easy so I can probably land a plane since I have experience.
I understand the mechanics of flight and how planes are flown, but the problem I'd run into is unfamiliarity with the cockpit controls. Finding things like the flaps, landing gear, those important controls are easy, but what about things like turning off the autopilot, or dumping fuel if needed? That sort of thing scares me.
I've had experience with Flight Simulator (About 96 Hours), I'm not going to compare it to the real thing, but I do know the all of the flight surfaces and controls in most cockpits of Prop and Jet planes.
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[QUOTE=Karbine;18973136]I understand the mechanics of flight and how planes are flown, but the problem I'd run into is unfamiliarity with the cockpit controls. Finding things like the flaps, landing gear, those important controls are easy, but what about things like turning off the autopilot, or dumping fuel if needed? That sort of thing scares me.[/QUOTE]
Usually the AP is above the Artificial Horizon and is marked with "AP" or a related name. You can also tell where the AP is by looking for things like Alt. Hdg. Spd. etc. All which the AP uses.
For things like flaps, they're generally located in the center right near the throttles. If not, then they can be either directly in front of the pilot or to the left. And fuel controls are marked accordingly.
I could probably chance the direction of the plane, rather than actually flying it. I would just try to mess around with the controls to get the plane to an angle which would soften the impact. Like skipping stones, but with a plane.
Depends on the plane. I could probably land a small plane without too much trouble, but a large plane like an airliner, I'd probably either stall it or snap the landing gear off on landing somehow.
This a picture of a Bendix King analog transponder. Newer one have an LCD or LED numeric display. You can see the light above the ident button.
[img]http://www.avspec.aero/images/store/KT-76A_75899_WEB.jpg[/img]
This is a more modern unit. Note both have 1200 displayed. That is a common code for light aircraft meaning they are flying under visual flight rules. It is very unlikely that a transport category plane would be using this code.
[img]http://www.narcoavionics.com/images/at165-unit.jpg[/img]
I definately would give it a shot.
I can imagine you would be deemed as a hero if you pulled it off.
From what I've heard, commercial pilots are simply bus drivers in the sky.
They get payed inexcusably low salaries, especially after the amount of training you have to go through.
When I went to the US Space & Rocket Center in Alabama, I landed a space shuttle in a simulator. :smug:
747? No problem.
I can't even land a plane/aircraft in video games. When I get into one, I'll most likely crash into something. In reality, there's a pretty low chance I'd be able to. Hell, I'd probably break my arms trying to slow the plane down. Commercial or Private.
Yes, I'm not qualified at all but I've read stories on the Gimli Glider and other aviation incidents, not to mention the Worst Case Scenario Guide to know what radio channel to put it to for emergencies, how to survive if the engines fail (Gimli Glider scenario) ect.
I play Flight Simulator on the IVAO network and use really good addons like PMDG's 747, and I think I stand a pretty good chance. But I am aware that flying a real plane is different than flying on a simulator
Nope. I would die.
Considered that planes these days practically fly themselves, yeah i'm pretty sure I can do it.
since airliners can land on autopilot, probably.
Impossible bro.
Autopilot can climb to an altitude, and descend. Turn, and go to way points.
An airplane lands while flying ten feet off the runway. The pilot pulls back on the stick to raise the nose, causing the wheels to touch.
The autopilot would simply drive straight through the ground.
You set a 800 foot per minute decent. It won't straighten out the aircraft until you reach the x altitude.
Yeah. I would bet my life I could.
I've landed planes in flight sim enough to have the general idea of how to land a plane.
I carry parachutes in my pocket so yeh.
No.
I would crash.
I'd try, but to be honest I'd aim for water. The stupid part of me says that I would try to see how far I can hydroplane an airliner.
Never flown a plane or simulator: No real chance
Basic basic basic experience: Much much better chance than previous
Once you understand the basic mechanics of flight it becomes a lot easier.
[QUOTE=ZaurZawrZore;18973957]Impossible bro.
Autopilot can climb to an altitude, and descend. Turn, and go to way points.
An airplane lands while flying ten feet off the runway. The pilot pulls back on the stick to raise the nose, causing the wheels to touch.
The autopilot would simply drive straight through the ground.
You set a 800 foot per minute decent. It won't straighten out the aircraft until you reach the x altitude.[/QUOTE]
Most planes have an autoland feature in the autopilot that land it properly without the pilot intervention
[QUOTE=madjawa;18974118]Most planes have an autoland feature in the autopilot that land it properly without the pilot intervention[/QUOTE]
That's true, but only on newer plane models with new equipment - that shit costs a fortune and only around 20% of world aircraft's have them.
[QUOTE=madjawa;18974118]Most planes have an autoland feature in the autopilot that land it properly without the pilot intervention[/QUOTE]
Actually I think the autopilot gets the plane set up on the appropriate vector and then the pilots take control of the landing. Same goes for takeoff. In flight though pilots don't 'fly' they just turn knobs on the autopilot.
I'm a skydiver I just jump out...
Land it? Yes. Crash it? Probably.
Unless, of course, I had a huge, empty field. Then chances of crashing go from 'probably' to 'maybe not'
Well, I would be fortunate enough to know most of the controls. As for properly lining up an airliner with a runway, under pressure, even with the autopilot and ground assistance, I would not guarantee a picture-perfect landing.
I landed an A330 in a pilot training simulator at some training center.
I was shitting bricks up to the last second and had a hard time getting my hand off the joystick after wards
I got my rudder controls mixed up in my head and ended up steering off of the runway though :v:
[QUOTE=ZaurZawrZore;18973957]Impossible bro.
Autopilot can climb to an altitude, and descend. Turn, and go to way points.
An airplane lands while flying ten feet off the runway. The pilot pulls back on the stick to raise the nose, causing the wheels to touch.
The autopilot would simply drive straight through the ground.
You set a 800 foot per minute decent. It won't straighten out the aircraft until you reach the x altitude.[/QUOTE]
No you raise the mid flaps to disrupt air flow across the top of the aerofoil, creating equal pressure causing the plane to effectively drop out of the sky, tilting the nose up only ensures the rear undercarriage touches down first, which supports 90% of the aircraft's mass and landing force.
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