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Video answers: The plane of the future

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

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  1. It regretted the decision to end production of the 757 program.
  2. It has left them with the problem of not having a modern plane with between 231 and 358 seats.
  3. The market wants a middle-of-market plane that can fly longer distances and carry 250+ passengers.
  4. Boeing plans to make a middle-of-market plane with between 225 and 260 seats. Boeing intends to call it 797.
  5. Airbus is offering the A321LR as a solution, but it’s not quite as big as the airlines would like and will probably only be used temporarily until the 797 is built.
  6. Manufacturers are looking into electric planes that could make flying competitive in price with trains or even buses.
  7. It might be particularly useful for shorter regional routes, between 200 and 400 miles in distance.

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Video: The plane of the future

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This week’s video describes what the future trends in plane design and size might be. Watch to find out more!

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What decision did Boeing make that it regretted soon afterwards?
  2. What problem has this left for Boeing?
  3. What does the market want?
  4. What is Boeing’s plan?
  5. What is Airbus’ offering?
  6. In the longer term, what do the manufacturers have in mind to continue developing?
  7. What journey might this new development be particularly useful for?

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What’s Actually the Plane of the Future

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Video answers: ‘A380plus cabin enablers’

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

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  1. The first modification is a 9 abreast premium economy class cabin.
  2. The second enabler is the 11 abreast economy class cabin.
  3. The stairs at the rear can be replaced with a smaller one to create additional space for trolleys.
  4. At the front of the plane, the stairs was removed.
  5. This allowed the team to add six additional seats in the premium economy class cabin but also meant that they had to relocate the front stairs at the second door. However, they were also able to add twelve seats in economy class.
  6. With the removal of the stairs, the team were able to create a premium galley and two first class lavatories.
  7. With all of the changes, the team were able to add 80 seats to the cabin.

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Video: ‘A380plus cabin enablers’

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This week’s video describes the new A380plus cabin enablers. Watch the video to find out what they are.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’s the first modification mentioned in the video?
  2. What’s the second cabin enabler in the video?
  3. What can be replaced at the rear of the main deck?
  4. What was the biggest change at the front of the plane?
  5. What was the effect of this change?
  6. What changed at the front of the upper deck?
  7. With all of the changes, how many extra seats can be added?

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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!

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  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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