Why are passengers called souls?

Aircraft (and previously, ships or trains) are frequently used to transport casketed remains en route to funeral. “Souls” was devised to remove any ambiguity about which “passengers” were among the living.

What does pumpkins mean in aviation?

It means they can no longer be on duty/complete the flight. There are rather complicated crew duty regulations in place for airlines pilots.

Can pilots take pictures in the cockpit?

Yes pilots do take photos of them selfs in the cockpit, it is done all the time, some airlines might forbid it(with soft law) but pilots are forbidden form letting others take photos in flight especially after 9–11 since absolutely no one is allowed in the cockpit during flight.

What is conventional cockpit?

In simple terms cockpit which has multiple round meters (instruments) are commonly known as conventional cockpits. Conventional cockpit has individual instrument displays which makes cockpit look crowded. Further, conventional cockpit used to have analogue displays which shows value with physical needle pointer.

What is AHRS aviation?

An attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) consisting of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) inertial sensors to measure the angular rate, acceleration, and Earth’s magnetic field. These measurements can then be used to derive an estimate of the object’s attitude.

What does pilot say when landing?

To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign. “Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing.” It may be followed by an announcement by a flight attendant.

Is it illegal to text and fly?

The short answer: yes and no. Passengers are still not allowed to use their cellular connection to text on a plane, but since October 2013 the use of devices like iPhones and tablets is allowed on flights within the U.S., provided they’re in airplane mode while taxiing and in the sky.

Can pilots read books while flying?

That’s because newspapers contain many short articles and the pilot won’t be distracted for a long period of time. But what pilots don’t want passengers to know is that in the cockpit, they actually read books or novels while the plane is in autopilot. It’s a secret because books are banned.