Do private planes have to land at the airport of entry?
Airport of Entry All civil, private aircraft entering the U.S. must first land at an airport of entry before continuing to their destinations, unless other arrangements are made with U.S. CBP. Advance notification must be provided electronically to CBP by means of the eAPIS. See the APIS section for more information.
What should passengers and crew do when they arrive at customs?
Passengers and crew should remain with the aircraft until a Customs official arrives and be prepared to show valid documents for persons and aircraft.
What is the purpose of TSA passenger screening at the airport?
Passenger screening at the airport is part of TSA’s layered approach to security to get you safely to your destination. TSA’s screening procedures are intended to prevent prohibited items and other threats to transportation security from entering the sterile area of the airport and are developed in response to information on…
Where can I find information about CBP regulations for private flyers?
The U.S. CBP Guide for Private Flyers (PDF) is available online. It contains information on current CBP policies, regulations, and requirements as well as links to pertinent information for the international pilot. All aircraft entering U.S. domestic airspace from points outside must provide for identification prior to entry or exit.
What happens during the Assembly of an airplane?
Sometimes there are production lines dedicated to the assembly of certain parts of the plane, especially the wings and the fuselage in case of very large planes. After the whole airplane is put together, it is thoroughly inspected to search for any imperfections or defects.
How do you get up on a plane without crawling?
Not only can you get up without crawling over people, but you can make your seat extra roomy at the push of a button, thanks to one of the coolest secret airplane features. Reach under the armrest closest to the aisle and feel around near the hinge.
How do airplanes fly?
An airplane is a powered aircraft that is propelled forward in the air by thrust from an engine. We all know that, but how do we come to this stage?