Landing Flight Anxiety Q&A
- It feels like we are slowing down mid-air!
We aren't stopping; just adjusting speed.
- Why is it bumpy inside clouds?
Clouds are mixing points for different temperatures.
- Why did we just pull up and not land? (Go-Around)
The runway wasn't perfect, so we are being safe.
- What if the landing gear gets stuck?
Gravity will pull it down for us.
- Why are the lights dimmed?
To help your eyes see outside.
- What is that loud whirring or grinding noise during descent?
It is the electric motors changing the shape of the wing.
- Why does it feel like we are landing sideways?
The pilot is using a safe, advanced technique called 'crabbing'.
- Can the plane slide off a wet runway in heavy rain?
No, the runways and tires are specially designed to prevent this.