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What If?

26 questions

What if an engine fails?

What If?Safety Myths

The plane flies fine on one engine.

What if lightning strikes us?

What If?NoisesSensations

The electricity flows around the skin of the plane.

What if the pilot gets sick?

What If?The Crew

The Co-Pilot takes over immediately.

What if a pilot tries to crash the plane?

What If?The Crew

Strict protocols prevent a pilot from being alone.

What if the engine catches fire?

What If?Safety Myths

We push a button, and the fire is extinguished instantly.

What if we hit a bird?

What If?Safety Myths

The plane is built to withstand impacts.

What if we run out of fuel while circling?

What If?Safety Myths

Legally impossible; we have protected reserves.

What if an engine fails over the ocean?

What If?Safety Myths

We can fly for hours on just one engine.

What if the flight computer crashes?

What If?Safety Myths

There are three of them, and they vote.

What if the plane stalls?

What If?Safety Myths

The plane won't let us stall.

What if we have to stop on the runway? (RTO)

Take-offWhat If?Sensations

The brakes are incredibly powerful.

What if the landing gear gets stuck?

LandingWhat If?

Gravity will pull it down for us.

Will the oxygen masks run out?

What If?Safety Myths

They last longer than we need.

What if the pilots get food poisoning?

The CrewWhat If?

They never eat the same meal.

Can a window break?

What If?Safety Myths

They are super-strong and multi-layered.

What happens if a passenger becomes seriously ill before takeoff?

The CrewWhat If?

They are assessed on the ground and won't fly if it's unsafe.

What if a passenger becomes seriously ill after takeoff?

The CrewWhat If?

The crew treats the situation immediately and the plane can divert.

Can something in the cargo hold catch fire?

Safety MythsWhat If?

Cargo holds automatically detect and suppress fires.

If we are over the ocean, where can we land?

What If?Safety Myths

We always fly within reach of a suitable airport.

Why are they spraying the plane with a colorful liquid?

Take-offWhat If?

It is de-icing fluid to ensure perfect aerodynamics.

Can the plane slide off a wet runway in heavy rain?

LandingWhat If?

No, the runways and tires are specially designed to prevent this.

How do pilots see thunderstorms at night or inside clouds?

TurbulenceWhat If?

We have advanced weather radar inside the nose of the plane.

What is a quick technique to stop a panic attack?

SensationsWhat If?

Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method right now.

I can't catch my breath. What should I do?

SensationsWhat If?

Use the 4-2-6 breathing method to calm your nervous system.

How do I know the plane is properly maintained?

Safety MythsWhat If?

Airlines follow incredibly strict, proactive global laws.

Can a bird or ice break the cockpit windshield?

Safety MythsWhat If?

No, they are made of three ultra-thick layers of glass and plastic.