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Can I trust my pilot?
Passengers have always had a special relationship with pilots. As airlines developed in the early 1930s, a lot of thought was given to ways to reassure jittery fliers. Pilots were given white hats and navy blue, double-breasted jackets. Stripes on their sleeves and cuffs signified rank.
What is the purpose of a pilot safety?
Pilot light safety is important to prevent fire or poisoning from natural gas the pilot burns. In older gas-fired furnaces and appliances, the pilot light is a small continuous flame that ignites the main gas burner when the furnace or stove is turned on.
When was the last UK plane crash?
Kegworth air disaster
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 January 1989 |
| Summary | Failure of one engine followed by erroneous shut-down of the operating engine |
| Site | Near East Midlands Airport, Kegworth, Leicestershire, England 52°49′55″N 1°17′57.5″WCoordinates: 52°49′55″N 1°17′57.5″W |
| Aircraft |
Is it safe to keep the pilot light on?
Generally speaking, it is safe to leave your continuous pilot light on at all times, assuming it stays lit (more on this in a moment). While it does cost more to keep your pilot light on in between uses, it can actually have some benefits to your system.
Is a safety pilot required?
The FAA holds that the Safety Pilot is a required crewmember because FAR 91.109 requires one. So, you need at least a current Class III to act as Safety Pilot. An instrument rating is not required if the flight will be conducted under VFR.
Do pilots cheat alot?
The fact is that yes pilots are constantly being placed in situations that could welcome cheating, but the reality is people are disloyal in their relationships regardless of their profession, and not all pilots fall under this general stereotype. Dating or marrying a pilot does however take a certain type of person.