The genius of production novels Arthur Haley has a book "Runway 08", which tells about how the pilots of the plane ate poor-quality food, which caused them to pass out. As a result, the passenger had to land the plane. It cannot be said that such a situation is absolutely impossible. So, for example, in 2005, not far from Athens, a Cypriot Boeing crashed, in which, after takeoff, depressurization occurred. The pilots lost consciousness, and the unguided plane spent several hours in the air, after which it fell.
For traveling readers, the ability to land a plane will also be useful. Therefore, before reading this article, first print it out and never forget to take the printout with you on the flight.
And remember - landing the plane is not that difficult, just follow the simple rules and get yourself together!
Panic is the main enemy in everything!
Aircraft control
After entering the cockpit, if possible, take the seat on the left. This is usually the captain's seat of the aircraft, and from this place it is much more convenient to access some of the functions that we will need to land the aircraft.
So, as soon as you are in the captain's chair, take a deep breath and see if the plane is nose-biting (you can see more land than sky), if the nose is turned up very much, if the aircraft is turning, etc.
If everything is in order and the plane is flying straight, then do not touch anything, the autopilot is on. If there is a clear deviation, grab the steering wheel to level the plane. But no sudden movements are needed, do everything smoothly. The controls are the same as on simulators in side-by-side games - the steering wheel away from you to make the plane go down, the steering wheel towards you, so that the plane gains altitude. Or left / right, respectively, to turn left or right.
If you are flying in the clouds and there is no way to navigate in space, then use the attitude indicator, or, in other words, the artificial horizon.
This device shows the position of the aircraft in relation to the earth and sky. The "W" in the center represents the wings of an airplane, brown represents the earth, and blue represents the sky. So, if you see half brown, half blue, then you are flying straight (along the horizon). If the readings of the instrument are different, then it is necessary to level the aircraft using the rudder, i.e. steering wheel. And try to avoid the towers of shopping malls, they can interfere with the successful landing of the plane.
Send a distress signal
Once you have taken control of the plane, the next step to take is to contact air traffic control to explain the situation and ask for help.
Most aircraft have a control room switch button right at the helm, where the thumb is usually located. But the catch is that the autopilot off button is located in the same place - on the steering wheel. Without some knowledge of the location of the controls of an aircraft of a certain brand, it is better not to touch anything at the helm.
A safer alternative is to use a portable radio located to the left of the pilot's seat just below the window. It's easy to use - press a button to speak and release to listen. Try making a radio request on a tuned radio frequency. Press the button and say "SOS" or "Mayday", identify yourself and explain what happened. Don't worry about the radio tag, there is an emergency on board after all. If you are flying over a foreign country, use English, all dispatchers speak it. Tell the dispatcher that the pilots are kirdyk and you don't know how to fly the plane. Be sure to release the button to hear the answer.
If suddenly there is no response on the tuned frequency, re-tune the receiver to the VHF frequency of 121.5 MHz - this frequency is constantly monitored by the rescue services. The frequency control panel is usually located on the instrument panel between the captain's and co-pilot's seats, it may be directly opposite the captain's seat.
Strictly follow the instructions
Just like in the movies, then the dispatcher will contact a bunch of his bosses, and together they will, drinking hot coffee and smoking one cigarette after another, decide how to help you. From the information you give them, they will know the model of the aircraft and the exact location of all the systems and levers to help you land the winged colossus. If you follow all the directions exactly, the landing will certainly not be the softest, but it will be safe.
Landing
The reality is that many of today's aircraft are fully automated and can land on their own, or at least align the aircraft correctly with the center line of the runway. This is an automatic course-glide path system, it brings the plane exactly to the center line of the runway. All you have to do is land the plane from about 30 meters. In this case, all you have to do manually is:
Alignment. Pull the steering wheel towards you so the main landing gear struts are the first to touch the ground.
Landing. Then swing the wheel away from you so that the front landing gear is in contact with the ground.
Remove cravings. To do this, move the traction control levers to the rear position.
Apply the brakes, which are located at the top of the steering pedals directly under your feet.
If you are exiting a runway, then lightly steer the steering pedals to adjust the position of the aircraft relative to the center line of the runway.
You have landed! This is incredible! Now you are the hero of the day, congratulations! But before you calmly sit back in the seat of an imaginary plane, here are a few more important additions:
Notes, Warnings, Cautions
Lower the landing gear before proceeding directly to land - this is the key to a successful landing. In the park, they may forget to tell you about this, since for them this action is self-evident. The landing gear knob is almost always located just to the right of the center console on the front instrument panel, usually above the copilot's left knee.
To slow an airplane in the air, several switches need to be used to engage, for example, slats (mainly on large aircraft) or flaps. They allow the aircraft to maintain a horizontal position at low speeds during landing. These are usually found next to the traction levers.
One thing to remember when extending slats, flaps and landing gear is the maximum speed at which they can be activated. It will not be the end of the world if you activate them earlier than intended, but it is better to avoid it. If there is no connection with someone who can help answer the question "when", you can peep these data on a special plate - take off and landing data (TOLD - take off and landing data).
If you can find the airspeed indicator (aviation does not use ground speed detection, the speed is determined relative to the incoming air flow - this is the so-called airspeed), make sure that the speed is within the green zone. Like everything in our life, green is good! If the arrow is in the yellow sector, it is still fixable. But if in red - soon you will die. If the plane flies too slowly, the plane will dive. A non-professional pilot who is not trained to behave in extreme situations cannot cope with this.
If you are flying a civilian aircraft such as a Boeing 737, maintain a speed of 200 knots (370 km / h). Slow down to 130 knots (240 km / h) before landing. At this speed, you can already open the flaps, slats and lower the landing gear. Smaller aircraft such as the Cessna must be kept at a speed of 70 knots (130 km / h). In any case, it is better to ask the dispatcher what speed you need to land at.
Successful landings!
The popularity of air travel poses new challenges for the designers of passenger liners. Today the Boeing 737 800 is considered by experts to be a rather successful design - these vessels are used by Pegasus Fly, UTair, Aeroflot, Nord Wind and other well-known carriers. However, passengers who are inexperienced in flying do not know how to choose the right seats on board this model during check-in. This review will highlight such an interesting topic.
The board was first tested in 1998. The creation of the liner is a consequence of competition. The aircraft is designed as an analogue of another iconic model -. The vessel belongs to the group of the third generation and has improved characteristics relative to the base model.
The passenger compartment here assumes two configuration options - an aircraft designed for seats of one class, including up to 189 landing seats, and a two-class analogue, designed to accommodate up to 160 people. Less common are liners in which there is a separate compartment with VIP-class seats.
Interior width 3.54 meters allows passengers to travel with comfort, and the total length of the liner of 39, 41 meters made it possible for the designers to increase the number of seats. The increased area (125 m) and wingspan (34.31 m) in combination with the powerful engine of the aircraft help the liner to fly at a distance of 5,765 km at a maximum speed of 852 km / h.
However, these parameters do not tell anything to a passenger who wishes to fly such an aircraft. For our readers, we will give specific information about what the Boeing 737 800 is. The layout of the cabin, the best seats and the numbers of the rows, which it is better to refuse - you will see all this in our article. The video below shows the general characteristics of the cabin and the flight on these sides.
General principles of seating passengers
People who have repeatedly flown regular and charter routes know that the purchased air ticket does not contain information about the seat occupied by the passenger. This information is verified by an airport employee. However, at this time, a person does not see what the arrangement of seats in a Boeing 737 800 looks like, so beginners make a decision at random. Moreover, quite often such situations become the cause of spoiled impressions of the trip.
Experts recommend that you study such nuances at home, before leaving the airport, so that you will be fully armed at the time of the choice. The plan of the Boeing 737 800 aircraft, which is presented in the article gallery, will help to determine a little about the principles of landing on airliners. The seats in the standard cabin of the liner are arranged in two rows, each of which contains 3 seats.
Now a few words about the fundamental aspects of choice. For people who are afraid to fly, it is advisable to choose outer seats located near the aisle... This technique will allow you to avoid accidental glances through the window and as quickly as possible to use the help of stewards, if necessary. In addition, these chairs allow you to move freely without causing inconvenience to your neighbors.
Although there are some downsides to this - a passenger who takes a seat by the aisle will have to let fellow passengers pass when they need to leave the seat. In addition, passing service personnel sometimes inadvertently bump into passengers sitting on the edge.
Experts consider the seat in the center of the row to be not the best choice for single passengers.... After all, its location involves a flight in close proximity to strangers. Many people feel uncomfortable under these circumstances. And the armrests occupied by neighbors will only intensify such sensations.
Seats near the porthole will allow you to enjoy the surrounding view throughout the flight, but leaving the seat will be difficult. To go to the salon, you will have to lift both neighbors. This is, in general terms, the first principles of seat selection for 800 aircraft. The layout of the aircraft cabin allows you to demonstrate this point, but there are other ways to determine the optimal seat position for the flight.
Choice among single-class liner salons
Let's start by looking at each row for how comfortable it is to fly. Rossiya Airlines offers its passengers aircraft of this particular category in several different modifications. We will take a look at the model of this VQ-BCJ fleet and find out by what criteria to choose seats when buying a ticket for such a Boeing 737 800.
The layout of the cabin, the best seats and seats that it is appropriate to refuse, we list below, using the given markings in the letters of the Latin alphabet.
Here, the first three seats are located near the pilots' toilet and cabin bulkhead, but there is enough free space in front of the seats to get out without causing any inconvenience. The situation with the second row seats is somewhat different. 2F, 2E, 2D are located directly behind the baffle. Therefore, passengers who suffer from a fear of a confined space, it is better to refuse such a choice - after all, the wall in front of their eyes during the flight will only aggravate this phobia.
The advantage here is a good choice of food - after all, food is delivered, starting from the nose of the liner. And the inconvenience with the reclined back of the chair of the person sitting in front is excluded here. If you want to buy tickets in row 14, keep in mind that it is usually cooler here than in the rest of the cabin.
All seats in the 15th and 16th rows have restrictions on the folding of the seats, because emergency exits are located in the sixteenth and seventeenth rows. 17 B, 17 C, 17 D and 17 E - the so-called spase seats - the seats are quite comfortable, because the seats here are at a decent distance from the previous row. But here it should be borne in mind that tickets for all these seats will be sold only to adult passengers who do not have disabilities and restrictions on movement. Indeed, in an emergency, the duty to open an emergency exit lies with the occupants.
Perhaps very good seats in the liner are chairs 18A and 18F- there is enough free space in front of them to exit. As for the least attractive options, here the experts name the seats installed in the 33rd row, behind which the toilets are located. There are always limitations to the reclining function of the chair back. In addition, due to the constant visits of passengers to toilets, it is always noisy here.
Business Zone Model Overview
Consider another model belonging to the same airline. The VQ-BIZ airliner is the only one in the fleet of "Russia".
Here, the first three rows are occupied by business class seats - double seats. Of course, these seats are quite comfortable, but 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are located just behind the cockpit bulkhead. Accordingly, there is not enough free space in front of the chairs, and the view of the wall is unlikely to impress tourists. Although it is advisable to purchase tickets here to do work on the road.
Let's move on to and see what the layout of the Boeing 737 800 is, how many seats are provided by the designers in this liner and which seats will be the best choice for the passenger. This salon has 154 seats.
It will be comfortable to fly in the fourth row because of the free space in front of the seats - there is only a partition in front that separates the seats of increased comfort. Emergency hatches are located on rows 12 and 13. That is, people who purchase seats in rows 11 and 12 should think about the likely inability to recline the back of the chair.
13C, 13E, 13B and 13D - the seats located by the emergency doors are not a bad option. In addition, choosing the 14th row with seats A and F would be a good option. After all, there is enough free space in front of them.
Accordingly, the seats of the last, 29 rows are not the best option. It is always crowded and noisy here due to the proximity of toilets. In addition, the seat backs cannot be folded back completely. And the stewards offering food will only get here after going around the entire plane. As you can see, there are many selection criteria, and most of the nuances depend on the passenger's personal preferences.
In order not to spoil the mood at the very beginning of the vacation during the flight, it is advisable for inexperienced passengers to take advantage of the advice of experienced people. We will provide general recommendations for the choice of seats in the cabin of the liner. For a person who has not previously flown on board this model, it is appropriate in detail study the layout of the aircraft cabin and familiarize yourself with the main characteristics of the model... In addition, when registering, it does not hurt to ask the airline employees for their opinion on the choice made or ask them for advice.
Consider your personal perception of turbulence. Here, experts suggest choosing places closer to the nose of the aircraft - the shaking here is not felt as much as in the tail. It is advisable to avoid purchasing tickets for the rows located in front of escape hatches or toilets. Remember, reclining travel is usually not possible here due to safety and design constraints.
The seats located next to the auxiliary areas of the liner are unlikely to meet the expectations of a passenger who dreams of flying in silence. It is always noisy here and there are a lot of people. Consider your own personal preferences and qualities. It is advisable to plan a trip with a pet in your arms closer to the aisle of the salon.
Outcomes
As you can see, the selection criteria are simple. A thoughtful and planned approach will guarantee a pleasant flight experience, because a well-chosen place for a trip sets the tone for any trip. And the ability to choose a comfortable option for yourself will turn into a good mood.
Boeing 737 800 - a new generation aircraft that can carry up to 189 people 
General layout of the one-class cabin of the liner 
The best seats on board this model are 17 B, 17 C, 17 D and 17 E 
In aircraft with a single-class cabin, the seats are arranged in rows in the 3 + 3 format 
The most comfortable seats are located in the business class cabin
The pilot of the YouTube channel, Tim Morgan, has published a video that aims to help anyone safely land a Boeing 737.
Based in San Francisco, USA, a commercial airline pilot with many years of experience called his instructional video "Edition for the Nervous Passenger."
This post answers a question asked on the Quora website about what to do if the pilot has lost consciousness and the person needs to land the aircraft on their own.
What happens in the cockpit during the flight and what we fly
The publishing house "Mann, Ivanov and Ferber" published a book« with an osik in the clouds» written by civil aviation pilot Alexei Kochmasov, better known on the web as the blogger Pilot Lech. How does the crew prepare for flights? What's going on in the cockpit? How do Russian aircraft differ from Boeing?With the consent of the publishing house Forbes publishes with abbreviations two chapters about the hero's impressions of the test drive Boeing-757 and -777.
On January 19, 2012, just on the bright holiday of Epiphany, I made my first flight on the B-757 as an observer pilot. The commissioning program provides for such a flight. The pilot gets acquainted with the work of the crew, looks around, listens to sounds - how, what and at what stage of the flight makes noise, whistles, rattles, creaks, hums, rings, beeps, so as not to flinch from unexpected signals later. Of course, all this was done on the simulator, but a simulator is one thing, and a living plane is another!
The plane is very interesting. In terms of piloting technique, it resembles the Tu-204 (no wonder: it was built in its image and likeness), but a little more nimble, or something. 204 is more stable and volatile. And if we are to fully compare it with the Tupolev, then in terms of equipment the Boeing, of course, is very much inferior to the 204, but from the point of view of functionality it is not critical.
I was surprised that the 757 simply had a huge thrust reserve (it seemed to me that a passenger plane did not need so much power). I liked the cabin very much! Spacious, but at the same time, everything is accessible and within arm's length, excellent visibility and incredibly quiet! At the pilot's workplace, the B-757 is much quieter than in the B-737 (which is important). Most likely, this is due to the fact that the engines of the 757 are located much further from the nose of the aircraft. Not only the engines, but even the wingtips are not visible from the cockpit.
The aircraft has a significant thrust-to-weight ratio and excellent flight performance. In terms of its "volatility", it is comparable to the Tu-204 and V-737 800 - it categorically does not want to descend from the echelon, and on landing, after cleaning the engine operating mode to "low throttle", the speed does not go out for a long time and the plane simply hangs over strip, although the approach speed was calculated, and not increased.
I never cease to be amazed at the efficiency of the engines. With a flight weight of 93 tons in the third hour, the flow rate at level 370 (37,000 feet, or 11,300 meters) showed only three tons per hour! For comparison: Tu-154B - five and a half tons per hour, Tu-154M - five tons per hour. B-737 - 2500 (averaged data). After four hours of flight, just before the start of the descent, the flow rate did not exceed 2800. These are very good indicators. (Colleagues say that on airplanes with "curved wings" (winglets), the consumption is even lower.) The overall impression is positive. Everything is familiar, familiar and predictable. The hardware is, of course, "wood" compared to the 737 NG, especially the FMC (computer). But this is understandable - the aircraft was developed in the 1980s, but this does not curtail the ability to perform flights.
Piloting the B-757 is not difficult at all. But it is difficult to "put on my ear" Chinese English (most often I fly on it to Southeast Asia). The first couple of flights talked like a deaf person with a dumb one, on the third flight I began to distinguish something, on the fourth I began to talk, by the sixth I kind of caught a Guangzhou accent.
Three sevens
Since the spring of 2013 I have been flying in the "three sevens". This aircraft is both complex and simple. It is difficult because a huge number of innovative solutions are applied in it, it is all “electric”. The steering wheel is like a computer joystick. Electrical signals from this very "joystick" go to a special electronic actuator, which is coupled with a computer calculator.
This equipment converts the digital signal into analogue and, already in this form, transmits them to the hydraulic units that directly control the steering surfaces. An uninitiated person may have a legitimate question: why fence such a garden? And there is an obvious answer to this: it is simpler, more reliable, easier, more accurate and more reasonable. But! Unlike Airbus, the system is designed so that both "joysticks" are synchronized and the pilot can intervene in the control of the other pilot at any time and at any stage of the flight, without resorting to confusing "takeover" procedures. This is logical and correct!
Further. Even in the event of a complete failure of the electrical circuit (for example, when a powerful electromagnetic pulse enters the zone - a thunderstorm, a nuclear explosion, whatever!), When all the electricity in the plane burns out, we will still not be left without control. The aircraft has a mechanical control loop, the same good old cables. Surprisingly, no matter how sophisticated we were in training, we were unable to simulate a situation where the plane would be completely uncontrollable. So that you can imagine the level of complexity and reliability of systems, I will give a small example. The "sevens" have ten (!) Generators plus two independent storage batteries. Even if both engines fall off, two generators and two batteries will be enough not only to control the aircraft, but also to maintain the life support systems on board.
