Summary Chris Foster calms all by answering queries like what happens if phone is kept on during flight
(Web Desk) – A Q/A article involving chief pilot Chris Foster belonging to a British airline tries to answer some of the queries of terrified passengers. Questions like can turbulence cause air crashes, what happens when mobile phones are kept on during takeoff and is it possible to open airplane door in midair have been answered below:
Q. What happens when mobile phone and other electronic devices are kept on while take-off?
A. The modern aircraft control systems can avoid any sort of inconvenience so there’s nothing to be worried about.
Q. Is it possible to open airplane door in midair during flight?
A. No, because "plug doors" in aircrafts work on pressure rule which prevents them from being opened until the pressure inside is released.
Q. What are the chances of consistent turbulence causing a crash?
A. There are very remote chances of such incident. Turbulence may cause discomfort but modern airplanes can withstand such jolts.
Q. What would happen if airplane is struck by lightning in midair?
A. Most airplanes are immune to weather interference, such as lightning. The weather radar system helps in avoiding these unlikely incidents.
Q. Which time of flight is safer, night or day?
A. The time is irrelevant as both night and day act as same for those flying airplanes.
Q. Is it dangerous to be close to another plane in midair?
A. Airplanes have to maintain a distance of 1,000ft between each other. They appear much closer as compared to the actual distance due to deceptive nature.
Q. Do pilots eat and listen to music during flight?
A. It’s a bit more relaxed after take-off and before landing. Pilots have to be focused while these two parts, however, they also have to keep monitoring and remain in continuous interaction with air traffic control. So, eating and listening music are usually avoided.
Q. Is flying scary for you?
A. No, because I’ve been doing that since I was 16. I have never felt scared in the air.
Q. Sometimes, lights turn on and off while take-off. Why does that happen?
A. Our crew does that so we can adjust ourselves with the outside light.
Q. What will happen if a pilot suddenly becomes too ill to fly the plane?
A. The co-pilot will then take his responsibility and be promoted to the captain’s role. Co-pilots are as trained as the captains. Also, the airplane crew is trained to provide medical aid to the ill pilots.
