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155 Questions

Last Answer on July 09, 2022

Do you get to fly jump seats or do they not do that anymore because of safety reasons?

Asked by Jacobi over 5 years ago

We still use all the jump seats sometimes, if that’s what you mean. If we are carrying extra crew or maintenance personnel.

If you mean, “Can an aircraft mechanic fly jump seat somewhere as a company benefit?” Then I really don’t know. My company doesn’t do that. I suspect that would not be a common practice in the commercial airline world either.

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How does the engine on I think its the 727 tri jet. On the DC-10 and some other modles its like on the wings. But the 727 does not look like it has some sort of exhaust

Asked by Seth almost 5 years ago

The DC-10 has the engine mounted above the fuselage through the vertical stab structure. A straight through intake-exhaust setup. As you noted.

The B727 has the intake set above the fuselage, and the engine and exhaust centerline of the fuselage. They use an S-duct to get the intake air down to the engine.

Lockheed L-1011 is set up similarly.

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How are you supposed to wear a mask on a plane and be able to snack???

Asked by Sam about 5 years ago

Remove the mask to eat or drink. Replace it when you are done.

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What was with all the airlines layoffs

Asked by Eichard over 5 years ago

There has been a worldwide pandemic going around. People are flying a LOT less these days; which means more empty passenger seats; which means fewer flights; which means fewer planes being used; which means more planes put into storage.

With fewer planes, you need a lot fewer people to run your airline; so lots of layoffs.

The government CARES act money delayed the layoffs for a while. But that money is gone now.

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