With coronavirus slowly but steadily turning into a grim memory, and our lives returning to the post-pandemic normal, more and more people find themselves deprived of the joy of traveling. Oh, that overcrowded plane cabin smelling of reheated sandwiches and salted peanuts, how much I miss you!
It’s fair to say that any content flying-related is, without a doubt, the top hit this summer season, and Flyiiing Twins' TikTok channel will curb these cravings until you book the flight. The two identical twins work as commercial pilots for international airlines, but not only are they space engineers, they also know how to get those numbers flying on social media.
With 683.6K followers and 11.4M likes, the pilot twins debunk flying myths, reveal aviation secrets, and answer all the biggest secrets about flying we all were too afraid to ask. So get your seatbelt fastened, we’re about to find out things like whether a passenger without any experience could land a plane if the pilots were for some reason incapacitated!
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"In the very unlikely event of an evacuation all lights could go out in the cabin. Valuable time would pass before the eyes could adjust to the darkness. When the cabin lights turn off during take off and landing your eyes will be already adjusted to the darkness. The evacuation can be initiated and carried out more quickly"
"In the very unlikely event of a dual engine failure the aircraft still can fly like a glider and will not drop down. The aircraft is able to stay in the air for about 25-30 minutes. All the necessary systems are supplied with electricity and hydraulics with a small extended emergency turbine. Enough time to find a runway or a suitable place to land"
"This case was tested in the simulator with different people without having any flying experience. These people were given instructions on how to fly and land the aircraft. Unfortunately none of these people was able to land the plane safely"
If a gamer who has played countless hours on a pretty realistic simulation game (ex. MS Flight Simulator), would he be able to land successfully with this guidance?
Bored Panda reached out to Enis and Alper, two identical twins who work as commercial pilots for different airlines. “We love our job and want to bring people closer to flying and take away the fear of flying,” they told us in an interview.
Now, with a solid 684.2k followers, the Flyiiingtwins first became aware of TikTok through a mutual friend. “We really liked the concept and the outreach of TikTok. So we started posting aviation topics, which has attracted more and more attention and followers.”
"In case of a medical emergency pilots declare a medical emergency to the air traffic controller. After that we get absolute priority in the airspace and we land immediately at the nearest airport. We are in constant contact with medical care until we land. Pilots, cabin crew and atc does everything possible to save a person's life"
"This is partly correct. For some airlines this is indeed mandatory...While for others this is only a recommendation"
"This happened not long ago on a flight. The cabin crew initiated the birth and a healthy baby was born during the flight."
“Flying has always fascinated people,” Enis and Alper stated and continued: “Many people cannot imagine how an aircraft can stay in the air. A mixture of fear and fascination has always appealed to people. The respect for the profession of pilot is therefore enormous.”
When asked what is the most common irrational fear when it comes to flying, the pilots said it’s turbulence. “People cannot assess the cause and effect in the cabin. Many unknown sounds increase this effect, spectacular incidents and accidents contribute to creating a false sense of risk,” they concluded.
"The take off performance is calculated every time before take off by the pilots. The pilots know exactly when the aircraft will left off. In aviation nothing is left to coincidence. Everything is calculated safely"
"We continue flying"
"We pull over onto the hard shoulder and wait for the cloud to clear." LOL Planes have radar that can see through cloud. What is slightly ironic is that they can't take off or land in thick fog, as the control tower has to be able to see the aircraft to make sure the runway is clear.
"The cabin crew asks if there is a doctor on board. The death of a person can only be confirmed by a doctor. If there is no doctor on board, we initiate the medical emergency procedure and land as soon as possible at the nearest airport. If the doctor confirms the death of a person probably we continue the flight to the destination"
imagine been sat next to someone you didnt know and have them pass away, sad scary and scared for life
"There are no reasons why female pilots are no suitable for this job. We definitely need more women in the cockpit"
Hello female pilot here. It is not harder for a woman to become a pilot, however we do face our own challenges. Years ago it would of been almost impossible due to most aircraft having fly by wire style systems that would of required a lot of strength to be able to operate. It still isn’t easy dealing with a engine failure even a four seat dual prop trainer. By the end your leg will be shaking and you will will be worn out. I am also only 5ft. 2 so I have to bring a cushion to put behind me to reach the rudder pedals because I can’t adjust the seat far enough forward. As far as depth perception you get tested every time you get your medical renewed but it is not disqualifying, with the exception of the military. Fun fact if you have a full female crew pilots and flight attendants, we refer to it as a unmanned aircraft.
Just a suggestion. If these guys really want to see more women pilots, they should stop defaulting to "he" in their responses.
Vera's point is correct. Of course women are capable, but when girls in elementary school say that STEM subjects are more for boys than girls, we have a problem that starts very early.
Yup. And when material is constantly geared for a male audience, it hurts. Even in these reponses, pilots are defaulted as "he." Mix it up a little!
Load More Replies... Not nessacerily. Flight training is difficult, time consuming and expensive, so anyone that is pursuing becoming a pilot has to have an overwhelming desire to become one. Not everyone that starts flight training will continue with it, not everyone that gets a license will pursue a commercial license and/or airline training. If fewer women are interested in even starting to learn to fly, then that lowers the pool of women that might meet the end of that training, just a 10 percent lower chance of starting makes a huge difference of how many women would complete training at the other end. The battleground to equalize the gender split in the cockpit (if that even is a desirable outcome, I would argue the choice to train should be there, but the outcome of 50:50 completion doesn't need to be there for women to have still had the fair option of pursuing the job) is in getting young girls excited and interested in becoming a pilot, do that and the number of women in the cockpit will rise.
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we definitely need more women in the cockpit... the "for the sole purpose of joining the mile high club" is silent
"Airplanes can be stucked by lighting. But it's like being in a Faraday cage. The lighting stays outside of the fuselage. You are totally safe in an airplane"
Aeroplanes are regularly struck by lighting and usually nothing happens. It can however temporarily blind the pilots, which is not what you want on take off or landing. It can also trigger warning lights, which is what happened to two of my colleagues - I happen to live near the airport and we had the lamest thunderstorm ever with one rumble of thunder and a single flash of lighting - which hit their plane shortly after takeoff and they had to come around and land again to have it checked - not sure whether they were really lucky or really unlucky - either way should have bought a lottery ticket!
"It could disrupt and influence the communication signals of the aircraft. Therefore, all electrical devices must be switched off at least during take-off and landing or in flight mode during the entire flight"
"This information that is coming now is probably only known to very few people. Every locked toilet door in the aircraft can be opened very easily from the outside"
"Most likely not. In the event of an engine failure, the aircraft has to leave its cruising altitude due to the lower performance. At a lower altitude, the fuel consumption is much higher. Even with one engine, there would be insufficient fuel to fly to the destination. It makes sense to land at an alternate airport as soon as possible instead of continuing to fly with an engine"
"If an engine fails, how far can the other one take us ?" "All the way to the scene of the crash !" :D
"We try it with the alternative landing gear extension system and if this doesn't help an emergency landing without landing gear is carried out on the longest runway"
"In order to prevent mid-air collisions, aircraft are planned and controlled to keep a minimum distance to other aircraft. If aircraft still get too close, a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System advises an evasive manoeuvre to the pilots. They have 20-30 seconds to initiate a climb or descent manoeuvre, whatever the system advises. Enough time to avoid a mid-air collision"
An accident happened in 2006 here in Brazil because one of the planes was flying with the transponder off :(
When you are learning to fly, you actually become an amateur meteorologist. You have to know the different types of clouds, different requirements to deal with different elements (if I go to a tiny airport where I'm going to go fly a cessna 172 - for example - if the wind sock is fully out and the wind is at like 20 gusting to 45, I'm not allowed to fly). Different certifications allow for more complex take offs, lands and flying situations BUT all private pilots have to know the different sorts of cloud types and how the weather works.
"The required thrust is always calculated for each start, according to the existing conditions. That means the thrust is enough for a safe take off with even one engine failure after passing the point of no return. There is no need to set more power than required for take off. The benefits: increasing engine life, decreasing maintenance cost, saving fuel, lower CO2 emission"
"That is very, very, very unlikely but still possible. Bad news: if there is no other pilot on the plane, it is very unlikely that someone can land the plane safely, even with instructions over the radio, this is almost impossible. Good news: long-haul flights are carried out with 3 or 4 pilots. On many flights there are deadhead crews or pilots as normal passengers who can safely land the aircraft."
If the plane is on autopilot it will just keep on flying. This happened to a well known golfer - his plane depressurised slowly (no alarms) and all on board passed out - the plane carried on on autopilot and the military had to consider shooting it down (in case it came down in a populated area when it ran out of fuel).
"Turbulence is caused by the wind and there is nothing to fear. The aircraft can withstand any turbulence"
"Bird strikes can occur up to a height of about 10.000 feet and in the worst case the bird can hit the engine. Unfortunately, the bird does not survive and it can cause considerable damage to the engine. In the worst case, it can cause an engine failure or even an engine fire. All pilots are very well trained for such cases and can handle these events professionally"
"A go-around can be initiated and carried out at any time during the landing and is not uncommon. This is still possible even just after touch down. There can be various reasons for this. Deterioration in visibility. Wind speed exceeds the limits. If the controller tells you to do it or if for whatever reason it is safer not to land"
"The answer is very simple. Because they are controlled independently from each other."
"In case of low visibility (fog) the landings are in most cases flown with the autopilot. This is called Autoland. The aircraft is even able to land with zero visibility"
"If engine catches fire during cruise flight immediate action will be taken. Mayday call to ATC. The burning engine will be shut down immediately. Both fire extinguishers will be activated. An immediate descent and approach to the nearest airport will be initiated"
"Air pockets are up- and downdrafts caused by local difference in air pressure. These are not visible and usually come unexpectedly. But besides being very rare, they are also harmless. Just make sure you are buckled up"
Yea right like i would believe that! Gripping arm rests very tight might help. And make sure u have empty bladder!!
"There is no worst seat to sit on the plane"
Not true. The worst seat is the one next to the screaming child, or the one with the person behind that insists on giving you a kidney massage with their knees. If you mean for the smoothest ride, the front or over the wing is better than the back. If you mean for surviving a crash, then over the wing or the back.
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I find the more ou know, the more scared you are... and the more you try to "pilot the plane" yourself... at least this is me
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I looked up what happens when a plane depressurization occurs and now I’m terrified and I’m not even on a plane I’m safe with oxygen on the first story of my house while I’m breathing normally
So, as I said in another post, I simply am TERRIFIED of flying. Irrational phobia I can do nothing about (I've tried many things). For some reason, I'm EAGER to know facts about aviation. But the more I know, the more scared I am. Also I get a subtle and unexplainable feeling of relief when I watch take off videos while at home. It's like watching a horror movie for me.
I went up with a friend of mine in a little 2 seater- I figured if I could do that then commercial flying would be a breeze (so to speak). It helped. Not too long ago I was in a 12 seater that was bobbing around like a cork on a lake- I was gripping the seat for dear life, and the pilot had one hand on the controls, chatting to a passenger. I have also seen a pilot nonchalantly reading the newspaper while the plane was on autopilot. I think we worry too much :-)
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Also, there has been only one avionics package that was affected by cellular and it hasn't been used in years. Your cell phone does nothing to the planes communication or navigation gear
If the flight is not considered ETOPS (extended range twin engine more than an hour from a landing place..over an ocean for example) then it can fly without a working APU ( Auxiliary power Unit). So, yeah, both engines fail, you may lose electrical power
Really great information to share with everyone, I would have never known otherwise.
I have a weird obsession with plane accidents since I was a little kid. It's not that I want them to happen. I like to study the why did they happen. Since studying them I am confident in flying knowing that they are so many redundancies in air transport.
There's an accident investigation team for the FAA. The training sucks a bit but ...
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Autoland isn't used much. And landing a plane is actually quite difficult. Taking off is easy.
Load More Replies... I find the more ou know, the more scared you are... and the more you try to "pilot the plane" yourself... at least this is me
Load More Replies... I looked up what happens when a plane depressurization occurs and now I’m terrified and I’m not even on a plane I’m safe with oxygen on the first story of my house while I’m breathing normally
So, as I said in another post, I simply am TERRIFIED of flying. Irrational phobia I can do nothing about (I've tried many things). For some reason, I'm EAGER to know facts about aviation. But the more I know, the more scared I am. Also I get a subtle and unexplainable feeling of relief when I watch take off videos while at home. It's like watching a horror movie for me.
I went up with a friend of mine in a little 2 seater- I figured if I could do that then commercial flying would be a breeze (so to speak). It helped. Not too long ago I was in a 12 seater that was bobbing around like a cork on a lake- I was gripping the seat for dear life, and the pilot had one hand on the controls, chatting to a passenger. I have also seen a pilot nonchalantly reading the newspaper while the plane was on autopilot. I think we worry too much :-)
Load More Replies... Also, there has been only one avionics package that was affected by cellular and it hasn't been used in years. Your cell phone does nothing to the planes communication or navigation gear
If the flight is not considered ETOPS (extended range twin engine more than an hour from a landing place..over an ocean for example) then it can fly without a working APU ( Auxiliary power Unit). So, yeah, both engines fail, you may lose electrical power
Really great information to share with everyone, I would have never known otherwise.
I have a weird obsession with plane accidents since I was a little kid. It's not that I want them to happen. I like to study the why did they happen. Since studying them I am confident in flying knowing that they are so many redundancies in air transport.
There's an accident investigation team for the FAA. The training sucks a bit but ...
Load More Replies... Autoland isn't used much. And landing a plane is actually quite difficult. Taking off is easy.
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