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Structure: ‘on time vs in time’

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This time in our structure help we take a quick moment to talk about the different between on time and in time.

When something happens on time, it happens at the correct time, the time it was planned, not early and not late. If you arrive on time, you arrive at the correct time, not early and not late.

On the other hand, when something happens in time, it happens with extra time to spare, earlier than necessary or required. So if you arrive in time for your flight, you arrive before the time required and probably have a few moments to go to the duty free shop or relax.

Here are some more examples.

The flight left on time. (at the correct time)
Due to the delays, very few flights departed on time. (at the correct time)

The crew arrived in time for their training. (before the last moment possible or necessary)
He arrived in time for his interview, so he sat and waited in reception until he was called. (before the last moment possible or necessary)

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Video answers: ‘How do you become a captain?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. According to the video, 4,000 – 5,000 hours are necessary.
  2. The PICUS program allows co-pilots to gain experience in command from the right seat of the plane.
  3. After the PICUS program you have to do the captain’s assessment and an interview with the chief pilot and a psychologist.
  4. They focus on getting used to flying in the left seat.
  5. The co-pilot remains silent during this training to simulate a co-pilot with little experience.
  6. Some airlines normally put more experienced co-pilots to fly with newly qualified captains for an initial period of 300 hours.

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Video: ‘How do you become a captain?’

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This week’s video describes how to become an airline captain. Watch to find out.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. According to the video, how many flight hours are necessary to be eligible for an upgrade?
  2. What is the PICUS program for?
  3. What’s necessary after the PICUS program?
  4. What do the first lessons in the simulator focus on?
  5. How does the co-pilot perform his/her duties during this training?
  6. Which co-pilots do some airlines organise to fly with newly qualified captains for an initial period?

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How do you become an AIRLINE CAPTAIN?

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Structure: ‘there is / there are’

We use this structure to indicate that something (or somebody) exists (or does not exist) in a specific place at some time. There is / there are introduces the thing or things / person or people that you want to talk about.

Look at the following examples.

There are some passengers at the gate. (present)
There is a problem with the APU. (present)

We can also use this structure in other tenses, all we need to do is use the verb be in other tenses.

Look at the following examples.

There was a restaurant in terminal 1. (past simple)
There were two bags left on board the plane. (past simple)

Similarly we can use there have been / there has been / there will be etc.

Look at some more examples.

There will be a new livery for the fleet next year. (future)
There have been many delays this year. (present perfect)

Now try to write some examples of your own.

Tip: Be careful that your choice of there is / are etc… agrees with the thing / things / person / people you are taking about.

eg There is a plane on the stand. (’There is‘ agrees with ‘a plane’)

eg There are two planes on the stand. (’There are‘ agrees with ‘two planes’)

Here are all of the present and past structures for reference;
There is … (present singular positive)
There are … (present plural negative)
There isn’t … (present singular negative)
There aren’t … (present plural negative)
Is there …? (present singular question)
Are there …? (present plural question)

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Video answers: ‘Why does the rudder always point to the right?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. On a small plane, it’s usually controlled by pedals which are directly connected to cables to change the position of the rudder. On an Airbus the movements of the side stick generate an electric impulse which is sent to the flight control computer, then the actuators, then a hydraulic system which moves the rudder into position.
  2. When the engines are turned off, hydraulic pressure decreases and the actuators don’t have the pressure to keep the rudder in a neutral position. So in reality, the rudder moves in the direction that the wind is blowing.

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Video: ‘Why does the rudder always point to the right?’

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This week’s video explains why the rudder of an Airbus always points to the right when parked. Watch the video to find out why.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How is the control of the rudder different on a small plane than on an Airbus?
  2. Why does the rudder always point to the right?

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Why does the RUDDER point to the right? Explained by Captain Joe

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