The Plane Truth

Pilot incapacitation is the topic today. Have you ever wondered what happens when pilots get sick in flight? Why can't pilots eat the same meal? Captain Al gives us a fantastic insight to put your minds at ease.

Has your flight attendant ever asked you to open your window blinds as you take off or land? Find out why in this week's The Plane Truth!

Have you ever been in a hot and stuffy airplane and you heard the pilot apologize because the APU wasn't working? Have you ever been onboard and all the lights went out for a few seconds?  So what is an APU? What is a GPU?  Captain Al Explains all about the Auxiliary Power Unit and the Ground Power Unit, how they differ and what happens when they don't work as intended.

Ever wonder what happens when aircraft have bird-strikes? Bird Strikes are not uncommon in the aviation industry and airline Captain, Al, explains all about the topic.  Do all bird strikes end up in accidents like Sully suggests? What about other forms of wildlife that aircraft hit? How frequently do bird strikes occur? Are bird strikes on landing or bird strikes on take off more common than at altitude? How do they affect aircraft engines?

Ever wonder what happens when aircraft get struck by lightning? Aircraft Lightning Strikes are not uncommon in the aviation industry and airline Captain, Al, explains all about the topic.  Are lightning strikes dangerous to airplanes?  Airplane vs Lightning?  What are the protections aircraft have?  What happens inside the cabin?  Find out here!

Join Matt, a nervous flyer, and Captain Al, a seasoned Airbus A320 airline pilot as they discuss some myths and frequently asked questions about all things aviation.   

In light of COVID-19 and all the talk of HEPA filters onboard commercial aircraft, we ask if airplane cabin air is safe to breathe?  Is the air recycled? Should we be worried?

Are you nervous or anxious about travelling on a commercial airliner?  What are some of your worries that you have about flying?   Put your questions in the comments below and we'll get around to them in a future episode.  Or email us at [email protected]  If you like our content, check out our podcast where we take a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and especially the UK. 

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