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United Airlines pilots never spoke to fliers about severe turbulence, passenger says
Despite hitting turbulence so severe Monday it reportedly sent some passengers crashing into the ceiling, pilots on board the United Airlines flight did not address the situation on the intercom, a passenger told KUSA. (www.foxnews.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
It would be a really kind thing to do to reassure the passengers don't you think.
I believe it is an official procedure to make a PA to passengers in case of severe turbulence to reassure them. Cabin crew or flight crew could say something. Many people are afraid of flying and a quick announcement can make all the difference if they are feeling anxious or even terrified. What may be normal to pilots may be so frightening to someone else it give them a heart attack.
The new generation of Airbus A400's & Boeing 857's will have self attaching seat belts that only open when you convince the cabin crew you need the toilet.....
LOL... Don't give them the idea...
Why not; all you would do would be to MEL it anyway. LOL
With pleasure... You know me...
How does this even work? Plus please do not give them this idea.
Not going into details, but it basically does 2 items..
1.) Desensitizes the auto pilots inputs from the Gyros, AHRS, IRS, or INS system.
2.) Limits the amount of flight control input that is available to the autopilot. EX: if the a/p can normally apply 15 degrees of flight control input, it would now have 7.5 degrees of flight control input or another value that the manufacture deemed necessary.
1.) Desensitizes the auto pilots inputs from the Gyros, AHRS, IRS, or INS system.
2.) Limits the amount of flight control input that is available to the autopilot. EX: if the a/p can normally apply 15 degrees of flight control input, it would now have 7.5 degrees of flight control input or another value that the manufacture deemed necessary.