Ask an Aircraft Mechanic anything

155 Questions

Last Answer on July 09, 2022

Okay. Then why don’t they fly anymore

Asked by Mikey almost 5 years ago

Look. I’m not going to get into an argument with you. You could very easily educate yourself about the aircraft type if you wish.

They don’t use DC-10s for passenger use much anymore for the same reason you don’t see 747-100’s and -200’s out there flying passengers much.

Economics.

Newer aircraft can fly the same amount of people for less money in operating and maintenance costs. That’s all aviation is really. It’s a money game.

Why don’t they fly 707s or DC-8s anymore in passenger mode? Money.

Why are they parking so many of the much newer A380 aircraft? Money.

If you ever see an older aircraft out there flying revenue flights; it’s because someone figured out a niche market where it makes financial sense to do it. Like Buffalo Air and their DC-3s.

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How often do people try to sneak a smoke on a plane? Do flight crew ever try and do this? What about Air Marshals like that movie where he duct tapes the alarm and smokes in the bathrooms.

Asked by Mike almost 5 years ago

I don’t really know about what they do on passenger flights. I know on the cargo flights, we used to step back into the cargo bay for a smoke. But that was a long time ago.

Got any actual career related questions for me? Anyone?

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Do airplanes have radios that can be turned on and pick up stations below and play over the PA for the passages to listen to?

Asked by Aaron over 5 years ago

The VHF radios in the cockpit can pick up some radio stations. But I’ve never heard them played over the PA system.

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Good evening, what do you think about mandatory masks on aircraft?!

Asked by Martha over 4 years ago

Mandatory masks on passenger planes are a GOOD thing.

Even when there is no scary pandemic, passenger planes are a good place to get sick.

So yeah. Wear a mask, people. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face.

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Oh also are you ever going to answer or delete that question at the very bottom?

Asked by adf almost 5 years ago

That was part of a 6 part question that someone asked about plugged up pitot static tubes. I put my answer to them on the 6th part of the question. I deleted parts 1 through 4 already, and must have missed the part 5.

Thank you for your concern. I will delete it now.

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Is there radios on planes? Like to listen to music or talk shows?

Asked by Carla almost 5 years ago

No idea. Google is your friend.

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Why did they stop flying the Concord?

Asked by Bill almost 5 years ago

I love that you asked a question. But questions like that, I would just have to google, and read articles to try and find you an answer.

So let’s skip the middle man, and have you do that.

Cheers

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