The most ridiculous requests and curious situations on board airliners. The pilot of the plane spoke about the most frightening situations at work. What happens if all the engines fail

Today it is difficult to find a person who has never flown on an airplane. But do we all know about what happens on board during the flight?!

1. In case of danger, never cross your arms over your head to protect your head from a heavy object falling from above.

You can get a serious injury to your hands, which will deprive you of the elementary opportunity to get out of the cabin on your own.

2. Before departure, count the number of rows to the emergency exit, so that in case of an unforeseen situation, you can easily navigate the interior of the aircraft.

3. In the cargo compartment of passenger aircraft, the bodies of dead people are very often transported.

And this is considered absolutely normal practice. But be prepared for the fact that the body may “leak”, soiling your suitcase. True, such cases are extremely rare. Much worse than this is the transport of fish, the smell of which is not so easy to remove. Therefore, always wrap your luggage with foil to protect yourself from the unpleasant consequences of the flight.

4. Most flight delays due to technical reasons occur due to the fault of the passengers themselves: attacks of fear, delays, conflict situations with company representatives and other things.

5. Flight attendants have a concept of "miracle passenger".

They refer to the category of such passengers those who get on the plane in a wheelchair among the first. And, having landed, such passengers leave the cabin on their own. Isn't it a miracle? Healing that happened at an altitude of several thousand meters!

6. Turbulence itself can hardly damage the cabin of an aircraft. A great danger is fraught with things flying around the cabin at this time.

7. Commercial airliners can even fly with one engine.

8. Most of the accidents do not occur during the flight, but a few minutes after takeoff or during the landing of the aircraft.

9. Alcohol during the flight has a much stronger effect on the human body.

Therefore, many flight attendants say that one drink in the air is equal to two drinks on the ground.

10. Passengers with children, disregarding the rules of decency, can very often change diapers right on the tables in front of the seats.

11. Airline personnel may work 6 days a week with minimal rest, including pilots.

12. In many airlines, flight attendants are paid only for the period of time from the closing of the aircraft door to its opening.

Thus, your delay can cause a storm of negative emotions on the faces of the flight attendants, but they will try to keep a smile on their faces.

13. Airport employees among themselves call the luggage compartment employees a very derogatory nickname - “ramp rats”.

14. Some models of modern aircraft have special compartments for people who die right during the flight.

15. Remember the rule: do not be rude, rude, speak negatively and in every possible way irritate flight attendants in the cabin.

They can complain to the pilot about you, and he, having the appropriate authority, can drop you off or isolate you.

16. If during the flight the engine of the aircraft catches fire, then there is a high probability of extinguishing it right in motion.

But even in the event of an emergency, the engine will burn out and fall off without affecting the body of the aircraft.

17. Most often, something is always broken on an airplane.

But this is only what does not threaten your safety and life. Critical breakdowns are eliminated immediately, while minor flaws are postponed for “later”.

18. Don't take off your shoes on the plane.

More precisely, do not put bare feet on the floor, since, most likely, someone vomited there, and more than once.

19. Loads marked fragile are handled just as carelessly as those not marked.

20. On short flights, the staff usually has a little more than an hour to put the plane in order. Therefore, there is no time for thorough cleaning.

21. If you've never seen people bang their heads against the ceiling, and hand luggage falls on their heads, then you've never experienced real turbulence.

22. If the cabin pressure drops, then you have only a few seconds to put on an oxygen mask. Don't think for a minute.

23. If you are flying with several transfers, then try to take a shower at the airport.

This will relieve general fatigue and give you strength for the next flight. If this is not possible, then at least try to change clothes. This helps a lot too!

24. Before a long flight, try to stay up as long as possible.

This will help you make your flight much easier, especially if you are afraid of flying. Most way you just oversleep.

25. As we said, the plane is one of the safest modes of transport.

In the US alone, more than 30,000 people die each year in car accidents. Flight statistics show that the percentage of deaths on board an aircraft is practically zero.

According to statistics, many accidents happen due to the fault of passengers who ignore the prohibitions. Even if the rules seem ridiculous or overly strict to you, trust the professionals. Their observance is necessary not only for the comfort of you and other passengers, but also for your own safety. Before the flight, go to the airline's website and find out what is allowed and what is prohibited for passengers of the aircraft.

What is prohibited on board?

1 Carry on board

Everyone understands that they will not be allowed on the plane with weapons. But it is not allowed to take with you an imitation, for example, a lighter pistol. All will be taken away piercing objects, including kitchen and penknives, scissors, even manicure - they need to be packed in luggage. It is forbidden to carry on the plane any liquid and jelly-like compounds in containers larger than 100 ml, including cosmetical tools: creams, lotions, deodorants, shaving foam.

2 Alcohol and smoking

You cannot take on board and drink alcoholic drinks in the cabin, except for those offered by flight attendants. And also to smoke in all rooms, including the toilet. In case of violation, the passenger can be dropped off the plane at the nearest airport and recover damages due to forced landing.

3 Technique

During takeoff and landing it is forbidden to use mobile phones, tablets. At the same time, during the flight, many airlines allow the use of gadgets in airplane mode. By the way, the weight of a laptop or camera (and even an umbrella) is now, as a rule, taken into account when weighing hand luggage.

23% of brawls on board aircraft are due to drunken passengers. Most of the incidents in the air happen due to verbal abuse and refusal to comply with the requirements of flight attendants.

What is allowed on board?

Separately from hand luggage in classic companies, you can take a handbag, outerwear, and sometimes a cradle transportation with you into the cabin. Children's food is also allowed, but in a minimal amount. You can bring a sealed bag from Duty Free and medicines necessary for medical reasons.

4 How to transport animals?

Depending on the rules of the airline, there are 2 ways to take your cat or dog with you on the plane. If you are allowed to bring a pet into the cabin, it must be in a container (total weight - no more than 8 kg). Another option - the animal in the container is placed in luggage compartment aircraft. In any case, the airline must be notified about the transportation of a pet 72 hours before the flight and receive confirmation.

5 What food to bring on board?

If you have a long flight, and you are not satisfied with the “heavenly kitchen”, keep in mind that not all products can be brought on board. As a rule, it is allowed to take with you: dried fruits, chocolate, cookies, nuts, fruits (you need to check with the airline - which ones), sandwiches, bars, chips, dryers, gingerbread, waffles, sausages without a strong smell. Since you can’t take a knife into the salon, you need to cut everything in advance and pack it.

6 How to send a child on a flight alone?

Many airlines, for example, Aeroflot, S7 or Pobeda, provide such a service as escorting a child on an airplane. If you need to send your child to rest with his grandmother, and there is no way to fly with him, this is the way out. The service is provided for children 5-12 years old, optionally up to 18 years old. The child is escorted through all control lines to a seat on the plane. And on board, he is under the supervision of flight attendants.

7 Why can't you smoke on board?

Denis PETRIKOV, Aircraft Commander, Pobeda Airlines

« The ban on smoking on board was not introduced by chance. In the wing of the aircraft - approx. 20 tons of highly combustible fuel, around - flammable plastic, paper. The risk of fire even from cigarette ashes is very high. Unfortunately, "daredevils" are. The toilets are equipped with detectors that work after 8 seconds. after the appearance of smoke. And then the commander decides on an emergency landing.

The plane is the most safe transport. However, unforeseen incidents do happen. A clear sequence of actions for each emergency will help minimize damage or avoid it altogether.

The captain of the aircraft monitors all events that occur on board the aircraft and is responsible for them. The 2nd pilot helps him manage the transport, and the flight attendants (led by the senior flight attendant) work in the cabin. If you have any questions, then you can safely ask them to the stewards. Our website will help you choose cheap tickets to any destination.

Basic Rules

First of all, you need to be vigilant at the beginning and at the end of the flight. Most accidents happen at this time. Keep calm and keep an eye on what's going on. If you are planning a long flight, then in no case do not take off your shoes on the plane. This will prevent rapid collection and hasty exit of the aircraft in case of accidents or fires.

Practice unbuckling your seat belt beforehand. During an emergency, it can be easy to panic and forget how to do it. It is best to think over the evacuation plan in advance and land as close to the exits as possible. Carefully study the memo to the passenger and the mechanism for opening emergency hatches.

An emergency situation can throw even an experienced aircraft crew into confusion. In this case, do not expect help and instructions. Try not to panic and get out of the plane as quickly as possible. In the event of a fire, smoke must also not be inhaled. Never try to take your things. The most valuable thing you have is your life.

If the captain of the aircraft is forced to emergency landing, assume a safe posture. The seat must be set in a vertical position, put your head and chest on your legs and clasp your knees. The feet should be located further under the seat than the knees and firmly pressed to the floor. Always wear comfortable clothing in which you will feel comfortable moving around the cabin.

Other emergencies

Significant discomfort during flight can cause entry into turbulence and air pockets. air currents different temperatures move and the aircraft may rise or fall abruptly. During turbulence, things on board fly up and fall on passengers. The following rules will help you avoid injury:

• do not sit next to sharp or heavy objects and luggage that has not been secured;
• always buckle up;
• follow the instructions in the memo to the passenger;
• do not take small items with you, it is better to pack them in suitcases (a pen in your pocket can also hurt).

Decompression often frightens passengers, although this is not a cause for serious panic. It is accompanied by noise, air escaping from the aircraft cabin and dustiness. In this case, you need:

• do not panic;
• immediately put on an oxygen mask;
• wait for the crew to eliminate the consequences of decompression;
• calmly endure an emergency landing.

In unforeseen situations, the aircraft can be landed on the water. It can stay afloat for approximately 40 minutes. All planes are prepared for such a situation, so absolutely all passengers will have time to leave it. Stewarts will help launch inflatable rafts and evacuate people.

The main thing in all emergency situations is to keep calm. If you are subject to a panic state and do not have time to perform the necessary actions, then even a minor nuisance will cause great harm and injury.

Now there are a lot of articles and interviews with pilots on the Internet, with stories about how planes fly with hundreds of interesting and sensible posts on the topic of aviation. However, this area is still covered with a bunch of myths, conjectures, etc. According to my funny statistics, many passengers do not trust the pilots, despite the fact that they are directly involved in the control of the aircraft.

I would like to talk about what is happening in the aircraft while the cockpit is trying to solve a technical problem. Still, flight attendants are in the cabin with passengers and take part in preparations for landing. We are something between a pilot and a passenger - a link: we know something, but we cannot influence the situation.

In my life, there was exactly one return to the airport of departure due to a technical problem, but the reason was quite serious. There were many other things, but so far there is only one return. The morning began as usual: the crew arrived at the airport, passed the medical control and proceeded to check the aircraft. After completing all the necessary procedures, the commander gave readiness to the aircraft and after a while passengers were brought to us. The plane is serviceable, the food is loaded, the passengers are fastened. Flight attendants take their places, the commander reports readiness for takeoff. Takeoff, takeoff, climb. After a while, the “fasten your seat belts” sign went out, and we started serving the carts.

They say that when you know every sound in an airplane, then even without instruments you can understand that something is wrong. I can’t speak about it with certainty, but I had a feeling of “something wrong” only because I have experience in piloting the aircraft on my own and because I knew the exit routes from this particular airport.

I hesitated a little, not knowing whether to put the carts back. The crew was silent, the display did not light up, but it was obvious to me that offering tea to the crew or going to feed the passengers was a bad idea. Just in case, I removed the insert with prepared drinks and began to wait for the command. They opened the cabin door for me. Failure was on the dashboard, the 2nd pilot read the QRH, the commander turned the course to reverse side. In the cockpit there was a lively radio exchange and negotiations within the crew.

The commander threw a quick glance at me:

Are we returning?

Tell passengers?

No, I'll tell you myself, get ready for landing, now let's turn on the belts, everything is normal.

They began to remove the carts and everything that was already prepared for service. The fasten seat belt sign lit up: “Dear ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately, due to technical reasons, we cannot continue our flight to our destination. To ensure your safety, I have decided to return to the airport of departure. Please take your seats and fasten your seat belts, and don’t worry, the boarding will take place as usual.”

The fun begins not only for the milking of the pilots, but also for the flight attendants. It is necessary to quickly fasten the passengers, answer their questions as briefly as possible and reassure the worried ones. The task is not easy, because, "What happened?" almost everyone asks, but there is nothing to answer, and moreover, there is no time. Some of the passengers began to panic, although for the most part we were lucky with them. My colleague from another airline had a return with running out of fuel over the airport, and the passengers were children with their parents who flew to Anapa and the plane was full.

She said that the panic on board was terrible, the children were sick and generally it was difficult to defuse the situation.

We safely returned to the airport of departure, then the airline resolved the issue of replacing the aircraft and repairing the returned one, etc., etc.

Was it scary? No, but it was annoying. To be honest, I realized that something was not right just because I have little experience in piloting aircraft. The passengers did not understand anything until the commander reported the breakdown.

What is happening in the cockpit at this moment? Work and nothing more.

What is the moral of this fable?

1. If there is similar situation, as I described above, do not ask the conductors what happened, but simply follow their requests. With a high degree of probability, you still will not be able to influence the situation and even assess how serious this failure is. Moreover, most likely the crew did not have time to explain what happened.

2. No, this is not a bad plane and not an airline: there are things that cannot be checked on the ground. For example, it is difficult to check the landing gear retraction on the ground, but in the air you can understand that the wheels do not go away. Yes, planes sometimes break down. Like any equipment, they require repair and maintenance. And they break not only here in Russia. Checked personally. We do have service issues though.

3. Not all failures end in disaster. Not all, but rather a few.

4. Pilots also want to live, they have families, children and relatives, so it is unlikely that someone will fly on a faulty plane “at random”.

All safe flights, friends!

Flying has long been a habit. Many people perceive it as an opportunity to sleep or watch a movie without thinking about the thousands of meters of emptiness under their feet. However, after learning about the situations that can periodically arise on board the aircraft, even the most resistant to aerophobia will panic. It is for this reason that the aircraft personnel do not tell us anything to the last.

1. The pilot lost consciousness

This situation is quite rare, but anything can happen. One pilot with ten years of experience once admitted that flying over Atlantic Ocean they fell into a zone of strong turbulence. By an unfortunate coincidence, at the moment when his partner was trying to sit in a chair, the plane shook violently, and he hit him with his elbow. The pilot lost consciousness for a while, but due to the fact that there are two people in the cockpit, the plane continued its flight calmly. Naturally, only the service personnel of the liner knew about what had happened at that moment, and the passengers were in happy ignorance.

2. Danger of collision with another liner

We, as passengers of an aircraft, are firmly convinced that collisions of aircraft in the air are impossible, thanks to the flight control center. But in fact, this danger occurs much more often than we think. One of the pilots, who preferred to remain anonymous, said that many times in his experience the planes approached each other very close. And twice he had to make a dangerous abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision. At this time, passengers thought they were in a zone of severe turbulence. However, according to the pilot, there are always several people in the cabin who suspect something is wrong and begin to ask the flight attendants what is happening.

3. Cabin in smoke

At this terrible moment, the pilots of the aircraft are in special oxygen masks, so as not to lose consciousness from poisoning and almost always require permission to emergency landing. Meanwhile, in the cabin, no one has a clue about dangerous situation on board. One of the pilots of a British airline said that during this incident they also began to run out of fuel, and the instrument panel was not visible due to the smoke. Fortunately, everything worked out, but along the route, just in case, they requested an emergency landing, which was not needed.

4. Breakdowns

An airplane is a huge complex mechanism. And it is perfectly normal when something breaks in the mechanism. It is clear that failures are different. But in any case, passengers are not informed about this in order to avoid panic on board. One of the anonymous pilots said that once during the flight, just before landing, part of the aileron on the wing came off. It was an absolutely harmless breakdown, but the passengers were alarmed. After all, out of ignorance, you can think anything, and a dangling piece of iron on the wing can scare you very much.

5. Lightning

Everyone knows that modern aircraft resistant to lightning strikes, and therefore you can not be afraid. In addition, it seems that the probability of lightning striking an aircraft is extremely low, but this is not the case. Every aircraft faces this situation at least once a year. Despite the safety during the flight, passengers are often very frightened, and there are noticeable traces of a lightning strike on the plane. In addition, there are often situations when, when flying through a cloud, the plane itself provokes the appearance of lightning, although without it they might not have happened. Much more dangerous is not lightning itself, but a bright flash from it, which can blind pilots for a long time, which turns into a serious obstacle to a safe flight. After all, pilots who have temporarily lost their sight may not be able to replace the vortex or vertical air flow, which is a real danger.

6. Side wind when landing

A strong side wind can become a real obstacle when landing an airplane. And, although pilots are trained to land the liner under such conditions, this does not guarantee a good outcome. At this moment, it is scary not only for passengers, who feel all the swaying and turning of the aircraft during resistance, but also for pilots, for whom it is important to keep the aircraft stable. Pilots assure that if the danger is too great, they will not land the plane in such conditions.

7. Birds

The photo looks very beautiful when the plane is shrouded in a flock of birds. But in fact, this situation is extremely dangerous. The plane flies at such great speed that even a small stone will smash the windshield and half the skull of the pilot, not to mention the bird. Most often, there is a risk of collision when the aircraft is landing and taking off at an altitude of up to 100 meters, especially if during this period the birds migrate and move in large flocks. However, catastrophes and accidents involving birds that threaten the lives of passengers are very rare.