The Plane Truth

How do pilots know how much fuel to put on an airplane? Do planes run out of fuel? Is filling the tanks a good idea? Learn all you need to know about fuel planning with Captain Al on this week's The Plane Truth brought to you by Plane Talking UK Podcast (PTUK).

Can you fly a plane too fast? What happens when planes fly over the speed limit? Overspeed is a major concern for pilots so what is it? How does it occur and how can it be avoided? Captain Al answers a listener question in this week's The Plane Truth.

What impact does the weather have on the decisions made in the cockpit? How is the weather data collated and turned into the forecast the pilots use in-flight? Dan Holley from WeatherQuest joins our resident airline captain, Captain Al, as they explain all about the Weather in this week's Plane Truth!

Have you ever wondered how airlines decide which route to take when you go on that holiday or business trip? Our resident airline captain, Captain Al, explains all about the highways of the sky in this week's Plane Truth!

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you see a crack in your cabin window? What happens if the cockpit window get's a 'stone chip'? Our resident airline captain, Captain Al, explains all about the windows in this week's Plane Truth!

Have you ever wondered what happens if the aircraft gets a puncture while it's the air? What impact does it have on landing? How will the aircraft handle? Our resident airline captain, Captain Al, explains all about the Tyres and Punctures!

What is Turbulence, what effect does that have on the aircraft and how do the pilots minimise the impact on your flight? Captain Al and Dan Holley from WeatherQuest explain all.

The black boxes also known as the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, are crucial pieces of the puzzle in any aircraft crash.  Why are black boxes orange? What is a black box made of? How does a black box help plane crash investigators? How do they record and where are they kept on the aircraft? Our resident airline captain, Captain Al, explains all about the infamous black box!

What do I need airplane mode for? Can phones interfere with the aircraft? Why should I turn my phone on airplane mode. The answer explained once again by Captain Al.  Turn off your mobile phone in flight!

What happens to an airplane if there is a threat of a bomb onboard? How do airlines deal with Bomb Threats to their airplanes? What procedures do the pilots and cabin crew go through if they find a suspicious note?  How likely is a bomb on an airplane?