I don't want to get into it. A stranger is willing to send me money. I don't trust this person, but I want to. This person wants to wire me money from Western Union, to my bank account at Union Bank.
What information does this person need?
What are the risks of giving out that information?
Is there anything else I should be aware of?
Please, Only answer if you know what you're talking about. If you're just answering for the points, fine, just put something stupid, and I wont report you.|||100% scam.
There is no money coming your way.
There is only a scammer trying to steal your hard-earned money.
The next email will be from another of the scammer's fake names and free email addresses pretending to be "Western Union" and will demand you pay for made-up money transfer fees, in cash, and only by Western Union or moneygram.
Western Union and moneygram do not verify anything on the form the sender fills out, not the name, not the street address, not the country, not even the gender of the receiver, it all means absolutely nothing. The clerk will not bother to check ID and will simply hand off your cash to whomever walks in the door with the MTCN# and question/answer. Neither company will tell the sender who picked up the cash, at what store location or even in what country your money walked out the door. Neither company has any kind of refund policy, money sent is money gone forever.
Now that you have responded to a scammer, you are on his 'potential sucker' list, he will try again to separate you from your cash. He will send you more emails from his other free email addresses using another of his fake names with all kinds of stories of great jobs, lottery winnings, millions in the bank and desperate, lonely, sexy singles. He will sell your email address to all his scamming buddies who will also send you dozens of fake emails all with the exact same goal, you sending them your cash via Western Union or moneygram.
You could post up the email address and the emails themselves that the scammer is using, it will help make your post more googlable for other suspicious potential victims to find when looking for information.
Do you know how to check the header of a received email? If not, you could google for information. Being able to read the header to determine the geographic location an email originated from will help you weed out the most obvious scams and scammers. Then delete and block that scammer. Don't bother to tell him that you know he is a scammer, it isn't worth your effort. He has one job in life, convincing victims to send him their hard-earned cash.
Whenever suspicious or just plain curious, google everything, website addresses, names used, companies mentioned, phone numbers given, all email addresses, even sentences from the emails as you might be unpleasantly surprised at what you find already posted online. You can also post/ask here and every scam-warner-anti-fraud-busting site you can find before taking a chance and losing money to a scammer.
6 "Rules to follow" to avoid most fake jobs:
1) Job asks you to use your personal bank/paypal account and/or open a new one.
2) Job asks you to print/mail/cash a check or money order.
3) Job asks you to use Western Union or moneygram in any capacity.
4) Job asks you to accept packages and re-ship them on to anyone.
5) Job asks you to pay visas, travel fees via Western Union or moneygram.
6) Job asks you to sign up for a credit reporting or identity verification site.
Avoiding all jobs that mention any of the above listed 'red flags' and you will miss nearly all fake jobs. Only scammers ask you to do any of the above. No. Exceptions. Ever. For any reason.
If you google "fake job", "fraud Western Union scam" or something similar you will find hundreds of posts from victims and near-victims of this type of scam.
The risks are you losing the bank account and all money in it, being blacklisted by all banking institutes as someone who tried to launder money.|||The person is not going to wire you money.
If the person was going to wire your money, then the person would need your account number and the bank's routing number.
Once the person has this information, the person can also take money out of your account.
However, I would not call it a risk, because that implies a mere possibility. This is more like a certainty.|||Are you kidding here??? A stranger, whom you don't trust, wants to send you money.
Once he has your bank account number, he can xfer money out, as well as put it in.
The xfer money OUT is the part I would be worried about.
WC Fields has been dead for 50 years, but he knew what he was talking about when he said "there's a sucker born every minute".|||LOL. There's no reason for them to have your bank account number at all. They could just wire it to Western Union where you live, and all you would have to do is answer some questions or show some identification to pick it up.
Giving out your bank account information means that they can tap it and take out all your money, then use your information to open other accounts and pretend to be you. If you wanted to do something that's 100% risky, this would be it. There is NO reason why a legitimate person needs any of your bank account information at all.
Oh, and BTW, if they offer to send you a check, that's a risk, too. Often, they'll say they want you to cash the check and then send them a percentage. So you send cash and then the check bounces.
Go to your bank and ask them about this, and they'll tell you the same thing. Don't trust this person, they will rip you off, I promise you that.|||So you want to give a stranger access to your bank account? Really? Wow, that is just brilliant. Why not give them your social security # and other info too while you are at it?
And, why are they sending you money? And, why would you accept money from someone you don't trust?
Listen to your gut. You are about to be taken for a ride.
You should give the scenario as to why this person is being so *generous* and wants to give you money. We could give you a better answer that way.
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I see you have asked this question already.
If this girl you are talking to online wants to wire you money via Western Union, that does NOT involve a bank account at all. They would send money to a Western Union store near you, and you would have a secret phrase you would have to give the clerk in order to pick it up. So, clearly, by this person wanting your checking or bank account #, they are getting ready to empty out your account. Do NOT DO it.
Also, I notice you need mental help. Mental help doesn't have to be found via a church. Call the United Way or Google "sliding scale counselors" and then your city. You will be able to get counseling at a very low cost, not in the 3 digits (most will charge over $100 an hour) Now, you do have to qualify for it, so you do have to be low income. If you are a person of means, you are out of luck with the sliding scale counseling.
NEVER trust people you only know on the internet. Even if you have talked to them on the phone, what do you really know about them? I will tell you : NOTHING. You know what they present themselves as, which I can say is usually only about 50% of the story if that much.
If this woman wants to wire you money, that's her business, but tell her to wire it to a Western Union store and you will go pick it up. Tell her you are well versed with Western Union and it does NOT involve giving out bank account numbers.
Friday, September 16, 2011
What information are mostly on the label of a container?
I have this Business homework where I need to design the bottle and the information, etc. I just need to know the basic information that is on the label stuck onto the container.
Appreciate your help.|||Name , ingredients, use, measure %26amp; quantity of the content, date of mfg.%26amp; expiry, price|||Look on some bottles similar to what you want to design. Bottles for food contain different information than bottles for medicine or bottles of cleaning solution. You need to determine what category of goods you will be designing it for.
Appreciate your help.|||Name , ingredients, use, measure %26amp; quantity of the content, date of mfg.%26amp; expiry, price|||Look on some bottles similar to what you want to design. Bottles for food contain different information than bottles for medicine or bottles of cleaning solution. You need to determine what category of goods you will be designing it for.
What information can a business credit check offer about a Company's financial health?
Can it provide information on turnover or volume of transactions, or does it just relate to defaulting payments etc?
Does how old a company is have any bearing on what information would be available for it?|||Credit Check at the basic level == record pf payments on loans expressed as a 'score' ..
Most Credit Ref. Agencies will also offer a 'premium' report service for a higher fee == go see typical Credit Co. (link below)..
NB. Yes, OF COURSE company 'age' counts :-) .. indeed MOST suppliers will not sell you anything on a Credit Account unless the Business has existed (i.e. submitted accounts to Companies House) for at least 3 years ... (the days of setting up a Company overnight, getting all the goods on Credit, selling them quick %26amp; then "doing a runner" before the Bailiffs turn up, are long gone :-) )
Does how old a company is have any bearing on what information would be available for it?|||Credit Check at the basic level == record pf payments on loans expressed as a 'score' ..
Most Credit Ref. Agencies will also offer a 'premium' report service for a higher fee == go see typical Credit Co. (link below)..
NB. Yes, OF COURSE company 'age' counts :-) .. indeed MOST suppliers will not sell you anything on a Credit Account unless the Business has existed (i.e. submitted accounts to Companies House) for at least 3 years ... (the days of setting up a Company overnight, getting all the goods on Credit, selling them quick %26amp; then "doing a runner" before the Bailiffs turn up, are long gone :-) )
Is a Computer information systems student the same as an information technology student the same?
Is a Computer information systems student the same as an information technology student? I'm trying to enroll and make the right decision.What is the difference is any? Please help.|||They're not the same.
IT is refer to an entire industry. Certainly, this industry is the use of computers and software in managing information. While, Information systems are the software and hardware systems that maintain data-intensive applications.
IT is refer to an entire industry. Certainly, this industry is the use of computers and software in managing information. While, Information systems are the software and hardware systems that maintain data-intensive applications.
What information will an employer release about a former employee?
I am not sure if this is a legal issue, but I have heard that many employers are reluctant to release information for fear of lawsuits. For example, an employer might discuss a former employee's job title and dates of employment, but not salary information or reason for leaving.|||You are absolutely correct.
They never verify what the salary was (that's why I get $10K bumps per job hop) nor do they verify why you left.
They do verify your dates of employment and title.|||some don't but there is no law inregard to it, as long as its true, so normally they give dates of employment, salary range, and reason for termination that is about all.|||It's not a legal issue, the former employer can legally say anything that's true, but you're right, many will not release negative information.|||as much sas he wants noting u can do about it|||i have no idea what your talking about|||A bigger issue is probably related to the question of search engines and the ways employers can now check up on potential hires by searching the web for postings they make on-line, what others say about them, what websites say of them. Sometimes things left on the Internet come back to bite people applying for a job. I don't have the answer to that problem but think it is an increasingly important issue we all must face.|||that is pretty much it. too much legal liabiltiy.|||From my experiences being in Management, an Ex company can only answer certain questions, they are, Did John Doe work for you? What were the start and end dates for John Doe? What was the Salary of John Doe? and here is the kicker question, Would you rehire or is John Doe eligible for rehire?
I hope this helps you, there have been far too many lawsuits for companies to deal with so those are the only answers they are supposed to give. I know some companies ask other questions, but they risk being sued by an individual, so good luck.
They never verify what the salary was (that's why I get $10K bumps per job hop) nor do they verify why you left.
They do verify your dates of employment and title.|||some don't but there is no law inregard to it, as long as its true, so normally they give dates of employment, salary range, and reason for termination that is about all.|||It's not a legal issue, the former employer can legally say anything that's true, but you're right, many will not release negative information.|||as much sas he wants noting u can do about it|||i have no idea what your talking about|||A bigger issue is probably related to the question of search engines and the ways employers can now check up on potential hires by searching the web for postings they make on-line, what others say about them, what websites say of them. Sometimes things left on the Internet come back to bite people applying for a job. I don't have the answer to that problem but think it is an increasingly important issue we all must face.|||that is pretty much it. too much legal liabiltiy.|||From my experiences being in Management, an Ex company can only answer certain questions, they are, Did John Doe work for you? What were the start and end dates for John Doe? What was the Salary of John Doe? and here is the kicker question, Would you rehire or is John Doe eligible for rehire?
I hope this helps you, there have been far too many lawsuits for companies to deal with so those are the only answers they are supposed to give. I know some companies ask other questions, but they risk being sued by an individual, so good luck.
What information is needed in choosing a webcam for your computer?
I am trying to purchase a webcam for my computer. The person who is trying to sell me the webcam asked me what the brand of computer is, the type of windows (xp, vista etc...) and then asked the model number and year. Is this too extensive of information to be giving fo just the purchase of a webcam or is this information needed?|||No, that makes sense -- you need to know what type of operating system as well as the model #. Otherwise it might not be compatible and that would be a bummer, right?|||Only the machine type and OS is required. For a great guide to webcams read this article (http://mailVU.com/blog/which-webcam-shou鈥?/a> It describes the features and specifications to look for in a webcam, and recommends specific models with built-in mics starting under $25.
What information is a potential employer allowed to ask when contacting Social Security?
What information is a potential employer allowed to ask when contacting Social Security about the work record of a potential employee? And what information can Social Security divulge?|||I do not believe Social Security will share any information with anyone (except the person who is covered). The employer needs to contact the references and past employers for this info.
What information should be disclosed on a lease application?
I'm planning to lease a condominium. The current owner gave me a lease application which asks for a variety of information including soc. sec. #, driver's license #, credit cards and their account numbers, checking and savings account #s, etc. I understand that he needs a basis for trusting me to make payments, but is the requested information common? Thanks in advance!|||My applications require, SSN, Drivers License #, the name and address of the checking and savings accounts (not the numbers), credit cards held (not the numbers, I can get those off the credit report) Car plate number, alimony amt, child support amt, references (personal) previous landlord references, names and ages of who will live with you, and who to notify in case of emergency.
Those are the basic's. Credit card, checking and savings account numbers are not necessary. Besides, if you pay by check, the account number is on the check, and the bank cannot disclose any of your account info EXCEPT that you do have an account with them AND that the amount of the check the landlord is holding is in your account.|||I can see a copy of the driver's license but the rest, hmmmm maybe the landlord works for Homeland Security.|||I think he's going a little overboard.
Those are the basic's. Credit card, checking and savings account numbers are not necessary. Besides, if you pay by check, the account number is on the check, and the bank cannot disclose any of your account info EXCEPT that you do have an account with them AND that the amount of the check the landlord is holding is in your account.|||I can see a copy of the driver's license but the rest, hmmmm maybe the landlord works for Homeland Security.|||I think he's going a little overboard.
What information from my cosigner do I need to lease an apartment?
I will be moving to Queens New York in August to attend graduate school. I am a student and I do not have a job. My sister, who has a steady high paying job and excellent credit has agreed to be my cosigner. When I fill out an application for an apartment what information of hers do I need to provide the landlord? Pay-stubs, credit history, driver's license, mailing address, and other contact information? Does she need to be present in person when I apply and when I sign the lease?|||Yes your sister needs to sign the lease as guaranteeing rent will be paid
What information needs to be included in a recommendation letter for a sorority?
I am filling out an information packet for a sorority (AKA) and it requires 3 letters of recommendation, what type of information should be included in it?|||I am assuming you attend the information that they hosted and all of that should have been explained there. But if you have any further questions, I would suggest that you contact the president and/or chapter advisor. I am sure they will be able to answer any questions that you may have.
Good Luck to you!|||I think the only thing that sororities are lookin for are: Devotion and time. So just have your recommendation letters talk about how devoted you are.
Good Luck to you!|||I think the only thing that sororities are lookin for are: Devotion and time. So just have your recommendation letters talk about how devoted you are.
What information can your employer give to a background investigator of a potential employer?
What law is broken if they give too much information or false information?|||Anything truthful.
No law is broken unless they lie and commit defamation.
Richard|||They should get permission to get information (from you). An employer can tell them if you worked there. They may be able to tell the salary (but only when you sign an okay). Other information could be questionable unless you work for a public entity (school system, etc). There information is public. But if for a peraonal business, there should be little information unless you give a realease.
Some employers may give information and if you can prove that, you might have a suit. See an attorney if in doubt.|||There is no law about it, although way too many people think there is. Your employer can turn over your entire personnel file if they want to.
As for "false" info... you would have to be able to PROVE that the info was false, and that the investigator was given that info. You then have a very slim chance of a suit.
Put yourself in the current employers shoes. If there is an investigator from another company there, that means you are trying to leave. Barring a work agreement or employment contract, I'd fire you on the spot. If you had either one of those, I'd still fire you. Your current employer is not in business to help other businesses take their employees.|||That has happened to me. What I do is don't list employers where things went bad or I give them the number of someone else working there if boss was prick. That said i don't apply to places that want 10yr histories
cause I have history
What most places do is call 1-3 references. I generally have had to sign a release that I wont sue references. I do think that in some cases u can sue for slander. but unless investigator tells u won't know.
If u missed alot of time and they revealed it their being ***** not breaking law. If they something like u stole ( when u obviously didn't )
I think in order to win such a case it would have to be a bold faced lie
or breach of Hippa Laws. They can't reveal u have a condition even if u do. Can't does not mean won't so be careful. I would never talk about my battles with mental illness at work. Same if u had something with less stigma too because some employers won't hire anyone they think will use and drive up the cost of their insurance. Its completely unethical likely illegal but I witnessed it at believe or not a charity
( in name only was more like a crime syndicate beneath the facade )
No law is broken unless they lie and commit defamation.
Richard|||They should get permission to get information (from you). An employer can tell them if you worked there. They may be able to tell the salary (but only when you sign an okay). Other information could be questionable unless you work for a public entity (school system, etc). There information is public. But if for a peraonal business, there should be little information unless you give a realease.
Some employers may give information and if you can prove that, you might have a suit. See an attorney if in doubt.|||There is no law about it, although way too many people think there is. Your employer can turn over your entire personnel file if they want to.
As for "false" info... you would have to be able to PROVE that the info was false, and that the investigator was given that info. You then have a very slim chance of a suit.
Put yourself in the current employers shoes. If there is an investigator from another company there, that means you are trying to leave. Barring a work agreement or employment contract, I'd fire you on the spot. If you had either one of those, I'd still fire you. Your current employer is not in business to help other businesses take their employees.|||That has happened to me. What I do is don't list employers where things went bad or I give them the number of someone else working there if boss was prick. That said i don't apply to places that want 10yr histories
cause I have history
What most places do is call 1-3 references. I generally have had to sign a release that I wont sue references. I do think that in some cases u can sue for slander. but unless investigator tells u won't know.
If u missed alot of time and they revealed it their being ***** not breaking law. If they something like u stole ( when u obviously didn't )
I think in order to win such a case it would have to be a bold faced lie
or breach of Hippa Laws. They can't reveal u have a condition even if u do. Can't does not mean won't so be careful. I would never talk about my battles with mental illness at work. Same if u had something with less stigma too because some employers won't hire anyone they think will use and drive up the cost of their insurance. Its completely unethical likely illegal but I witnessed it at believe or not a charity
( in name only was more like a crime syndicate beneath the facade )
How to find information about internet penetration in India?
How to find information about internet penetration in India?
I am doing research for a product targeted at Indian market. What is the best place to find information about the number of households with an internet connection, typical demographics of such a house hold, etc. Just Googling is not producing good information.|||How would you expect all the information ready for you to use? Try out other sources and do some research yourself.
I am doing research for a product targeted at Indian market. What is the best place to find information about the number of households with an internet connection, typical demographics of such a house hold, etc. Just Googling is not producing good information.|||How would you expect all the information ready for you to use? Try out other sources and do some research yourself.
What information do I need to get approved for a home loan?
My husband is in the Air National Guard full-time and I'm a full-time student. What kind of information do we need to bring with us to the bank? I know I need some sort of information for my school about when I'll be done so they know when my loans will be out of deferment. Who do I contact about that and what should I ask for?|||1. Driver Licenses, SSNs.
2. Pay stubs
3. Bank statements showing balances in your acct
4. A list of your household expenses, as in how much for housing, food, education, car payment, student loan payment, etc
5. Proof of funds for a down payment
6. Patience, and patience|||You will actually need to speak with a loan originator who will gather basic information at first and input it into the system to see if you even qualify for a loan. Once that information is given (driver's licenses, military id's, employment information, personal and business references,rental information,school information,student loans) they will then pre-qualify you for a loan of up to a certain amount. If you get pre-approved, you will then know how much you are approved for before looking at properties. That s just the first step.
Next interview 3-5 agents or Realtors and see who will work the best for you. Some agents are only in it for the money while others actually work to get you the property you want and will take care of you through the whole process.
After you find an agent,make sure he/she understands your needs and wants. Tell them what price range you want to look at (below loan qualification is best) and that you do not want to be shown higher priced homes. If the agent wants to show you homes out of your range, then question whether you really want to work with an agent who doesn't listen to you. You'd be surprised how some agents work.
2. Pay stubs
3. Bank statements showing balances in your acct
4. A list of your household expenses, as in how much for housing, food, education, car payment, student loan payment, etc
5. Proof of funds for a down payment
6. Patience, and patience|||You will actually need to speak with a loan originator who will gather basic information at first and input it into the system to see if you even qualify for a loan. Once that information is given (driver's licenses, military id's, employment information, personal and business references,rental information,school information,student loans) they will then pre-qualify you for a loan of up to a certain amount. If you get pre-approved, you will then know how much you are approved for before looking at properties. That s just the first step.
Next interview 3-5 agents or Realtors and see who will work the best for you. Some agents are only in it for the money while others actually work to get you the property you want and will take care of you through the whole process.
After you find an agent,make sure he/she understands your needs and wants. Tell them what price range you want to look at (below loan qualification is best) and that you do not want to be shown higher priced homes. If the agent wants to show you homes out of your range, then question whether you really want to work with an agent who doesn't listen to you. You'd be surprised how some agents work.
Was the first living cell programmed with information by God or by random physical forces?
Bacteria may be the first living organisms. Even the most primitive bacterium is programmed with complex information in DNA. If the first bacterium were assembled from inanimate chemicals, where did its DNA information come from? Is it possible to get information from random physical forces, or must it come from an intelligent designer?
If the information in the genetic code came from random physical forces, is there any other instance of random physical forces assembling even simple information, much less the genetic code to build a living organism?|||We know from our experience that we can convey information with a twenty-six-letter, or even with just two characters, like zeros and ones used in the binary code in computers. But it's important that the letters go in the right order. Order makes the difference unite and untie. The same is true for genes. In DNA, there are long lines of As, Cs, Gs, and Ts that are precisely arranged in order to assemble the amino acids into proteins. Different arrangements of characters yield different sequences of amino acids.
For more than fifty years, as scientists have studied the six feet of DNA tightly coiled inside every one of our body's one hundred trillion cells, they have marveled at how it provides the genetic information necessary to create all of the different proteins out of which our bodies are built. In fact, each one of the thirty thousand genes that are embedded in our twenty-three pairs of chromosomes can yield as many as 20,500 different kinds of proteins. The presence of such specific information in DNA raises a critical issue. If you can't explain where the information comes from, you haven't explained life, because it's the information that makes the molecules into something that actually functions.
Bill Gates once said that DNA is like a software program, only much more complex than anything people have ever devised. At Microsoft, Gates uses intelligent programmers to produce software. In an analogous way, many scientists today believe that it makes sense that an intelligent being 'programmed' DNA.
It seems that a number of skeptics above favor the RNA-1st hypothesis. The RNA-1st hypothesis says that the first cell was reproduced by using RNA instead of DNA. Like DNA, RNA can store information and even replicate. Some small viruses use RNA as their genetic material. But because RNA molecules are simpler than DNA, some scientists thought they might be more likely to form through natural processes or pure chance.
Although popular for a while, the RNA theory has generated more than its share of skeptics. The main problem is that the RNA molecule would need a certain minimal amount of information to function, just as DNA would, so we're right back to the same problem of where the information came from the first place.
Dr. Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the double-helix structure of DNA, has conceded: "An honest man, armed with all the knowledge available now, could only state that in some sense, the origin of life appears at the moment to be almost a miracle, so many are the conditions which would have had to have been satisfied to get it going."|||no|||See abiogenesis.|||*sigh*
The earliest organisms had RNA, not DNA.|||God created everything.
Re: first living cell. See previous sentence.|||WRONG the most early and simple bacteria didn't need DNA, RNA would suffice. you know nothing of abiogenesis|||Today's bacteria are much more complex than the first living cells.|||http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/0鈥?/a>
I'm going to go with physical forces.|||"Bacteria may be the first living organisms."
A: Note your use of the word MAY here, and also note that you follow that up with absolutist statements, rendering your position inconsistent and dishonest.
B: It's been shown repeatedly in the last century, especially via Chaos Theory, that order and complexity CAN arise from random interactions. There are plenty of instances of this; one of the most common is through incredibly basic signalling networks. Set up a set of signalling terminals that can transmit, receive and react, leave them for a while, and they develop primitive but complex networks. So in other words, yes, 'information', or more accurately complexity, can and does arise from simple interactions. Hope this helps your understanding of the world.
kissthepilot: Sorry, magic dust is what YOUR story requires. Us rational people have this thing called 'Chemistry' to help explain things. You might want to look that term up.|||The first life probably was not DNA based cells, but RNA in a less than cellular capacity. The environment they lived in no longer exists on Earth, so even the most primitive bacteria isn't a exact duplicate of the earliest life. Good try, but personal incredulity still isn't proof of a magical designer.
And yes, there are instances of physical forces assembling information. They're called crystals.|||I'm sure it wasn't magic dust, like the evolutionists would have you believe! lol.|||The first, most simplest organisms were just that; simple. It is the billions and trillions of generations since then that've allowed the simple cells to develop DNA, which inevitably accumulated and changed over time.|||i will needs all the information that i'll gets in here by all those answers and of yours questions. Thanks.|||ANything that scientists can study was made by God,
From the bugs to the bacteria, as even some bacteria is needed.
Any physical force within a cell or anything else was created by God.
HE created the entire cellular structure.
HE created DNA, have you ever seen Lamin, the dna markings, formed in the shape of a cross.
You find that a coincidence?
No. God says there are no coincidences. Even in the Hebrew language, there is no word for coincidence.
Many scientists that are believers know these things, and they also know that they cant explain any of it to a non believer, cuz it takes faith to see and truly understand.
But one can have that, if they go to God, repent, and ask Jesus into their heart, and become born again.
Till then, they will never understand.
ALso, we who do know and believe, dont have to proove a thing to anyone.
Nor does God have to proove Himself.
ONce you have faith, He shows you.
And, if one wont have faith, it is not His fault.
Enuff evidence for a creator God is there for all to see.
IF ppl wont follow up to learn more, its not Gods fault.
FulL GOspel Shirley
If the information in the genetic code came from random physical forces, is there any other instance of random physical forces assembling even simple information, much less the genetic code to build a living organism?|||We know from our experience that we can convey information with a twenty-six-letter, or even with just two characters, like zeros and ones used in the binary code in computers. But it's important that the letters go in the right order. Order makes the difference unite and untie. The same is true for genes. In DNA, there are long lines of As, Cs, Gs, and Ts that are precisely arranged in order to assemble the amino acids into proteins. Different arrangements of characters yield different sequences of amino acids.
For more than fifty years, as scientists have studied the six feet of DNA tightly coiled inside every one of our body's one hundred trillion cells, they have marveled at how it provides the genetic information necessary to create all of the different proteins out of which our bodies are built. In fact, each one of the thirty thousand genes that are embedded in our twenty-three pairs of chromosomes can yield as many as 20,500 different kinds of proteins. The presence of such specific information in DNA raises a critical issue. If you can't explain where the information comes from, you haven't explained life, because it's the information that makes the molecules into something that actually functions.
Bill Gates once said that DNA is like a software program, only much more complex than anything people have ever devised. At Microsoft, Gates uses intelligent programmers to produce software. In an analogous way, many scientists today believe that it makes sense that an intelligent being 'programmed' DNA.
It seems that a number of skeptics above favor the RNA-1st hypothesis. The RNA-1st hypothesis says that the first cell was reproduced by using RNA instead of DNA. Like DNA, RNA can store information and even replicate. Some small viruses use RNA as their genetic material. But because RNA molecules are simpler than DNA, some scientists thought they might be more likely to form through natural processes or pure chance.
Although popular for a while, the RNA theory has generated more than its share of skeptics. The main problem is that the RNA molecule would need a certain minimal amount of information to function, just as DNA would, so we're right back to the same problem of where the information came from the first place.
Dr. Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the double-helix structure of DNA, has conceded: "An honest man, armed with all the knowledge available now, could only state that in some sense, the origin of life appears at the moment to be almost a miracle, so many are the conditions which would have had to have been satisfied to get it going."|||no|||See abiogenesis.|||*sigh*
The earliest organisms had RNA, not DNA.|||God created everything.
Re: first living cell. See previous sentence.|||WRONG the most early and simple bacteria didn't need DNA, RNA would suffice. you know nothing of abiogenesis|||Today's bacteria are much more complex than the first living cells.|||http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/0鈥?/a>
I'm going to go with physical forces.|||"Bacteria may be the first living organisms."
A: Note your use of the word MAY here, and also note that you follow that up with absolutist statements, rendering your position inconsistent and dishonest.
B: It's been shown repeatedly in the last century, especially via Chaos Theory, that order and complexity CAN arise from random interactions. There are plenty of instances of this; one of the most common is through incredibly basic signalling networks. Set up a set of signalling terminals that can transmit, receive and react, leave them for a while, and they develop primitive but complex networks. So in other words, yes, 'information', or more accurately complexity, can and does arise from simple interactions. Hope this helps your understanding of the world.
kissthepilot: Sorry, magic dust is what YOUR story requires. Us rational people have this thing called 'Chemistry' to help explain things. You might want to look that term up.|||The first life probably was not DNA based cells, but RNA in a less than cellular capacity. The environment they lived in no longer exists on Earth, so even the most primitive bacteria isn't a exact duplicate of the earliest life. Good try, but personal incredulity still isn't proof of a magical designer.
And yes, there are instances of physical forces assembling information. They're called crystals.|||I'm sure it wasn't magic dust, like the evolutionists would have you believe! lol.|||The first, most simplest organisms were just that; simple. It is the billions and trillions of generations since then that've allowed the simple cells to develop DNA, which inevitably accumulated and changed over time.|||i will needs all the information that i'll gets in here by all those answers and of yours questions. Thanks.|||ANything that scientists can study was made by God,
From the bugs to the bacteria, as even some bacteria is needed.
Any physical force within a cell or anything else was created by God.
HE created the entire cellular structure.
HE created DNA, have you ever seen Lamin, the dna markings, formed in the shape of a cross.
You find that a coincidence?
No. God says there are no coincidences. Even in the Hebrew language, there is no word for coincidence.
Many scientists that are believers know these things, and they also know that they cant explain any of it to a non believer, cuz it takes faith to see and truly understand.
But one can have that, if they go to God, repent, and ask Jesus into their heart, and become born again.
Till then, they will never understand.
ALso, we who do know and believe, dont have to proove a thing to anyone.
Nor does God have to proove Himself.
ONce you have faith, He shows you.
And, if one wont have faith, it is not His fault.
Enuff evidence for a creator God is there for all to see.
IF ppl wont follow up to learn more, its not Gods fault.
FulL GOspel Shirley
What information does browsers send when you visit a website?
Hey,
Does anyone knows what information does web browsers send when you visit a website? I would like to know all, that included every little thing that my computer send to web when I visit a website?
Also do you know any websites where I can check all the information I am sending?
Thanks for your help!|||See "What Do Online Advertisers Know About You?": EFF @ https://www.eff.org/related/9199/blog
What can be gleaned from your browsers queries test (EFF test of browser):
https://panopticlick.eff.org/
More browser tests; gives specific info your browser reveals about what sites you've already been to:
http://whattheinternetknowsaboutyou.com/
"Ad Hacker" shows you which advertisers and publishers are following you around the Internet.
Firefox add-on.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox…|||The http header contains information on MIME types supported, and sometimes the actual name of the browser, the browser should just be a tool to request and view information over http, it creates little information itself.
Using the menu you can View-%26gt;page source this is ALL the information received over http but its a bit too terse to be useful.
Your right with scripting support websites are becoming capable of advanced programming, which can and does involve 2-way communications, don't blame your browser though, most warn you first.
Use IE protected mode or Firefox with NoScript+FlashBlock extensions.|||you can use WireShark to record your own traffic back and forth, and that will tell you exactly what's going on, filter for http ports and it will show you what's going on.
also, look up Curl, and the options curl has, it can look like your browser with the right settings.|||This information includes the IP address, type of browser,
And read Session management and Tracking section of the below URL:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie…|||it sends the proxy connections
Does anyone knows what information does web browsers send when you visit a website? I would like to know all, that included every little thing that my computer send to web when I visit a website?
Also do you know any websites where I can check all the information I am sending?
Thanks for your help!|||See "What Do Online Advertisers Know About You?": EFF @ https://www.eff.org/related/9199/blog
What can be gleaned from your browsers queries test (EFF test of browser):
https://panopticlick.eff.org/
More browser tests; gives specific info your browser reveals about what sites you've already been to:
http://whattheinternetknowsaboutyou.com/
"Ad Hacker" shows you which advertisers and publishers are following you around the Internet.
Firefox add-on.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox…|||The http header contains information on MIME types supported, and sometimes the actual name of the browser, the browser should just be a tool to request and view information over http, it creates little information itself.
Using the menu you can View-%26gt;page source this is ALL the information received over http but its a bit too terse to be useful.
Your right with scripting support websites are becoming capable of advanced programming, which can and does involve 2-way communications, don't blame your browser though, most warn you first.
Use IE protected mode or Firefox with NoScript+FlashBlock extensions.|||you can use WireShark to record your own traffic back and forth, and that will tell you exactly what's going on, filter for http ports and it will show you what's going on.
also, look up Curl, and the options curl has, it can look like your browser with the right settings.|||This information includes the IP address, type of browser,
And read Session management and Tracking section of the below URL:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie…|||it sends the proxy connections
What information is a school allowed to give out?
Can a college give information like your attendance records, gpa, schedule, or whether or not you're dorming to someone with no permission? My school has given out so much information to people who had no right to know and I want to know if they're even allowed to do that. Is there a website that has my privacy rights as a student?
I'm 20 if it makes a difference. It's not like I'm 17 and a minor or something like that.|||The information that you described is not considered "private" and is not covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or by HIPAA. The college would be free to disclose this to anyone who requested it (unless you have signed some type of non-disclosure agreement with them).
I'm 20 if it makes a difference. It's not like I'm 17 and a minor or something like that.|||The information that you described is not considered "private" and is not covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or by HIPAA. The college would be free to disclose this to anyone who requested it (unless you have signed some type of non-disclosure agreement with them).
How could I find information on cap rate scenarios for raw land?
If a large amount of raw land in a prime location is going to be marketed with cap rate scenarios (resort hotel, mobile home park, storage units, campground, shopping center, business offices, etc.), how could I find information on each of these scenarios? This information would have to include a rough estimate of building costs, loan information, rents, taxes, etc. Is there any way to get this information more easily than spending countless hours on dead ends? PLEASE HELP!|||This is a huge topic that cannot be completely covered here. I am a commercial Realtor in Texas, and I deal with development and raw land deals on a regular basis. CAP rate scenarios only truly apply to existing, income-producing properties. All you can do with raw land is create a prospectus. A prospectus is basically a business plan with a bunch of variables, one of which can be a CAP rate on the investment. This is directly tied to the NOI (annual Net Operating Income), which insinuates that the development is already built.
A developer has 2 ways of making money based on a CAP rate. The first is to hold the property over a long period of time, and collect revenue (like a landlord). The second is to fill the spaces (like in a retail center) and establish cash flow, and then sell the property to an investor on a pure CAP rate calculation. These two methods are very different in planning and execution.
Over the long term, a developer will try to get around a 15% return (not truly a CAP rate here) on his initial investment. That means that if they plan to spend $10,000,000 buying the land, building the building, paying commissions, paying management fees, etc, then they should earn an income of $1,500,000 in year one (before debt service, aka the loan payments). Because there are so many risks involved, the percentage must be high.
If the developer plans to sell right after leasing all the spaces (like in a retail center), then they sell the building based entirely on the CAP rate. If the building is 90% leased and earning $1,500,000 a year (after expenses), then they could likely sell to an investment group at an 8% CAP rate, which equals $18,750,000. If it only cost them $12,000,000 to build, then they profit over 50% on the deal (although this is not a CAP rate... it is a profit margin).
Without knowing where you are, it is impossible to guess what construction costs are. Also, the different developments vary immensely in price per foot, so it is impossible to speculate.
If a real estate group is advertising a raw piece of land with a CAP rate, just ignore it... it is just bad marketing. You cannot do a CAP rate this way at all. The only way this could be done is if the site plan is already done and approved, which shows exactly what sort of buildings are to be built and what sort of zoning is allowed, and perhaps if there are already leases signed in advance. But even then, there is no way to predict exactly the costs to build, so the conversation is moot.
In other words, the only person that can predict the CAP rate of any property is the developer himself. Any rates determined by others is just a marketing ploy.
If you would provide more specific info on what you are looking for, I might be able to assist you further. It would be good to know the following:
-What part of the country/state you are in
-How big of a development you are talking of
-What use specifically are you wanting (a retail prospectus is completely different than a self-storage prospectus)
-Are you looking at this from the seller's perspective, or the buyer's?
-Will this be an in-fill project (other parcels nearby are all occupied) or a pioneer project (lots of other vacant land in the area).
That's all I have for now.
A developer has 2 ways of making money based on a CAP rate. The first is to hold the property over a long period of time, and collect revenue (like a landlord). The second is to fill the spaces (like in a retail center) and establish cash flow, and then sell the property to an investor on a pure CAP rate calculation. These two methods are very different in planning and execution.
Over the long term, a developer will try to get around a 15% return (not truly a CAP rate here) on his initial investment. That means that if they plan to spend $10,000,000 buying the land, building the building, paying commissions, paying management fees, etc, then they should earn an income of $1,500,000 in year one (before debt service, aka the loan payments). Because there are so many risks involved, the percentage must be high.
If the developer plans to sell right after leasing all the spaces (like in a retail center), then they sell the building based entirely on the CAP rate. If the building is 90% leased and earning $1,500,000 a year (after expenses), then they could likely sell to an investment group at an 8% CAP rate, which equals $18,750,000. If it only cost them $12,000,000 to build, then they profit over 50% on the deal (although this is not a CAP rate... it is a profit margin).
Without knowing where you are, it is impossible to guess what construction costs are. Also, the different developments vary immensely in price per foot, so it is impossible to speculate.
If a real estate group is advertising a raw piece of land with a CAP rate, just ignore it... it is just bad marketing. You cannot do a CAP rate this way at all. The only way this could be done is if the site plan is already done and approved, which shows exactly what sort of buildings are to be built and what sort of zoning is allowed, and perhaps if there are already leases signed in advance. But even then, there is no way to predict exactly the costs to build, so the conversation is moot.
In other words, the only person that can predict the CAP rate of any property is the developer himself. Any rates determined by others is just a marketing ploy.
If you would provide more specific info on what you are looking for, I might be able to assist you further. It would be good to know the following:
-What part of the country/state you are in
-How big of a development you are talking of
-What use specifically are you wanting (a retail prospectus is completely different than a self-storage prospectus)
-Are you looking at this from the seller's perspective, or the buyer's?
-Will this be an in-fill project (other parcels nearby are all occupied) or a pioneer project (lots of other vacant land in the area).
That's all I have for now.
What information would I have to put into a form tag to post a personal page with inputed information?
I want to add pages to my website so that visitors can input information into a form and then submit the information and have a new page created much like a profile page. I would like to keep it in html and not get into php. Can this be done?|||Not with a static language like HTML. What you want to do will require a server-side scripting language and a database.
Ron
Ron
What is the difference between Information Warfare and Information Operations?
I see both terms used interchangeably and I don't understand why. Information Operations is a term used by the US Department of Defense, defined in Joint Publication 3-13, but I don't see a reference for Information Warfare. The US Navy has Information Warfare officer and programs, but I don't see how Information Warfare is defined. Can anyone help me?|||Joel --
You've got a good question there. It sounds like a cop out, but the Navy tends to be a little bit sloppy in establishing doctrine and using joint lexicon. You correctly point out that "Information Operations" is a joint term and Navy has signed on to it. Nevertheless, we still use the term Information Warfare, and you are right -- it is generally used to mean the same thing as IO. See the link below and you'll find IW referring to the same warfare areas that you'll see defined in JP 3-13 or JP 1-02.
You've got a good question there. It sounds like a cop out, but the Navy tends to be a little bit sloppy in establishing doctrine and using joint lexicon. You correctly point out that "Information Operations" is a joint term and Navy has signed on to it. Nevertheless, we still use the term Information Warfare, and you are right -- it is generally used to mean the same thing as IO. See the link below and you'll find IW referring to the same warfare areas that you'll see defined in JP 3-13 or JP 1-02.
What information is contained in my US Federal Tax Return e-file transmission to the IRS?
Is there more or less information included than in a paper return filing? I like the convenience of e-filing, but not if I am transmitting more information about my return than is legally required. I am concerned in general about privacy and not providing any more information to 3rd parties (yes, even if it is the US government). Thanks!|||Actually, the IRS gets less information in an e-filed return.
"White paper statements" or attachments are not part of the data that the IRS initially feeds into their system. For example, if you decided to list all of the charitable deductions you had and attached that to your return (or it printed out a statement in your computerized version of the return), that information is not looked at.
The critical information, name, SS#, and then data per line is transmitted.
Possibly, that is the purpose of the hundreds of IRS forms instead of having attachments.|||same info as they get when you do a paper return.
"White paper statements" or attachments are not part of the data that the IRS initially feeds into their system. For example, if you decided to list all of the charitable deductions you had and attached that to your return (or it printed out a statement in your computerized version of the return), that information is not looked at.
The critical information, name, SS#, and then data per line is transmitted.
Possibly, that is the purpose of the hundreds of IRS forms instead of having attachments.|||same info as they get when you do a paper return.
What information would be helpful for domestic and international travel?
The company I work for is putting together an information packet for our employees when they travel. What sorts of information do you think would be helpful to have for international as well as domestic travel? Anything that you can think of would be great, some ideas we have are hotel amenities, passport information, travel itinerary. Can anyone think of anything else?
I really appreciate your help.|||Medical . Make sure which medical facilities accept your med aid or insurance. Make contact with medical facilities beforehand and keeptrack of procedure .
Security. Make sure you know what the crime rating is for areas you are going to visit. Get security contact numbers for assistance.
Find out if Police services are user friendly.
Use a gps for travel in areas you are not familiar with.
Make sure you know how to stop bank cards and how to have new one issued incase to are mugged or lost one.
Email certified copies of all your personal stuff ie pasport,drivers licence ,bank details,medical insurance etc to your self. You can then retrieve copies of anything you lost from a secure internet facility ie at a hotel.|||Find more about this at:http://world24hours.googlepage鈥?/a>
|||Personal things; Bringing aspirin/medications, some toiletries and a few changes of clothes on a CARRY ON bag. Losing your luggage, especially in an international trip, is horrible and happens more often than people think.
Also, having a little baggie, even a sandwich baggie, where you keep everything important like passports/visas/ids so that in between hotel switches or transfers you KNOW where your essentials are and where to look for them before you leave that place.
Money. This is a personal decision, but when I travel abroad to europe for over a week I enable my bank card to work at overseas atms. You have to call your bank in advance and let them know you want this, otherwise your bank might not allow 300 to be drawn out at an atm in amsterdam because they'll think it might be stolen (haha, sounds silly but you never know)
I really appreciate your help.|||Medical . Make sure which medical facilities accept your med aid or insurance. Make contact with medical facilities beforehand and keeptrack of procedure .
Security. Make sure you know what the crime rating is for areas you are going to visit. Get security contact numbers for assistance.
Find out if Police services are user friendly.
Use a gps for travel in areas you are not familiar with.
Make sure you know how to stop bank cards and how to have new one issued incase to are mugged or lost one.
Email certified copies of all your personal stuff ie pasport,drivers licence ,bank details,medical insurance etc to your self. You can then retrieve copies of anything you lost from a secure internet facility ie at a hotel.|||Find more about this at:http://world24hours.googlepage鈥?/a>
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|||Personal things; Bringing aspirin/medications, some toiletries and a few changes of clothes on a CARRY ON bag. Losing your luggage, especially in an international trip, is horrible and happens more often than people think.
Also, having a little baggie, even a sandwich baggie, where you keep everything important like passports/visas/ids so that in between hotel switches or transfers you KNOW where your essentials are and where to look for them before you leave that place.
Money. This is a personal decision, but when I travel abroad to europe for over a week I enable my bank card to work at overseas atms. You have to call your bank in advance and let them know you want this, otherwise your bank might not allow 300 to be drawn out at an atm in amsterdam because they'll think it might be stolen (haha, sounds silly but you never know)
What information should I have for my parents to agree with my decision on college?
My family wants me to make some sort of a presentation, maybe a PowerPoint, just about the college I want to attend, like cost and living and other information. What other information should I have? How should I organize the presentation? I already have some information but I'm not really sure how to make it look.|||You have to think about what information your parents are truly interested in learning. I'd guess they are interested mostly in cost and your personal interest in the school.
Probably you should have a presentation that lays out the cost for one year and for all four years, including housing and tuition and food costs. Outline how you plan to defray the costs with scholarships or part-time work or whatever. Stress how much the college means to you, what majors they offer you are interested in, the sports or academic ratings and location, whatever is important to you. I'd also put how far away the school is, cost of travel, plans for summer and winter breaks, that sort of thing. It would be helpful if you could find someone who went to that school previously and put their testimony on the presentation.
Good luck!
Probably you should have a presentation that lays out the cost for one year and for all four years, including housing and tuition and food costs. Outline how you plan to defray the costs with scholarships or part-time work or whatever. Stress how much the college means to you, what majors they offer you are interested in, the sports or academic ratings and location, whatever is important to you. I'd also put how far away the school is, cost of travel, plans for summer and winter breaks, that sort of thing. It would be helpful if you could find someone who went to that school previously and put their testimony on the presentation.
Good luck!
What information is shown to the subscriber of health insurance?
What information is shown to the subscriber of health insurance?
I am under my parent's insurance and need to go to the doctor for personal reasons that I do not want them to see. Will it show specific information like what was done and what prescriptions I got, or just general information like office visit and Rx?|||well probably yes because we get mail when our son or our daughter they are still under our health insurance plan and want to get out of it but we always get other mail saying like thank you for your visit to what ever hospital or dr's office so hope this helps!|||The Insurance company will have the information, if the appointment is filed under the insurance. Usually a detailed list is not mailed out, but if your parents get a notification for every appointment, and they don't recognize it, they are likely to call the company to ask. As they are the subscribers, the insurance company will have to tell them.
My suggestion, if you are that worried about your parents finding out, go to a free/county clinic, and don't give them your insurance information.|||If your parent is the owner of the insurance policy and your are a dependent of your parents, yes, they can see anything if they request it to the insurance company or to your doctor.The medical bill will show the reason of your visit.|||To Be honest,It will take a little time to find the answer for the question of yours.have a look at the resource here http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info/free-online-health-insurance.htm for your reference .|||yes everything will be documented there.
I am under my parent's insurance and need to go to the doctor for personal reasons that I do not want them to see. Will it show specific information like what was done and what prescriptions I got, or just general information like office visit and Rx?|||well probably yes because we get mail when our son or our daughter they are still under our health insurance plan and want to get out of it but we always get other mail saying like thank you for your visit to what ever hospital or dr's office so hope this helps!|||The Insurance company will have the information, if the appointment is filed under the insurance. Usually a detailed list is not mailed out, but if your parents get a notification for every appointment, and they don't recognize it, they are likely to call the company to ask. As they are the subscribers, the insurance company will have to tell them.
My suggestion, if you are that worried about your parents finding out, go to a free/county clinic, and don't give them your insurance information.|||If your parent is the owner of the insurance policy and your are a dependent of your parents, yes, they can see anything if they request it to the insurance company or to your doctor.The medical bill will show the reason of your visit.|||To Be honest,It will take a little time to find the answer for the question of yours.have a look at the resource here http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info/free-online-health-insurance.htm for your reference .|||yes everything will be documented there.
Information?
Im composing a tattoo
consisting of random common
information(dates and such), famous quotes
and mathematical formulas.
can i get some help? any valid information or links to valid information would be great|||For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
I think this would be a great fact to put on your tatoo, or if it is too big... just put John 3:16 and people can look it up on their own.
consisting of random common
information(dates and such), famous quotes
and mathematical formulas.
can i get some help? any valid information or links to valid information would be great|||For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
I think this would be a great fact to put on your tatoo, or if it is too big... just put John 3:16 and people can look it up on their own.
Information...?
give me any information on the crucible and abigail that you can|||no... BUT I WILL SAY THAT I LOVE THE BOOK YELLOW RIVER BY I.P. DAILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!|||go to http://www.sparknotes.com
they'll have a lot of information on the book
they'll have a lot of information on the book
How is it possible for a plane to be brought down by lightning?
How is it possible for a plane to be brought down by lightning? Don't they already have safeguards? Couldn't the plane also just fly higher than the storm? Wouldn't this avoid any trouble?|||I won't say that lightning won't take down a plane but it is very difficult. There are static discharge wicks along the wings, elevator and rudder of the aircraft that protects the aircraft from lightning. But anything is possible, and a lightning strike seem to be the only reason left for the crash. Probably the strike cause some electrical systems to fail, which may include radio, the reason why the flight crew could not declare emergency. Also, as the A330 use the fly-by-wire system, the flight control electronics may have been damaged which could set the aircraft out of control.|||I was very surprised to hear on the news that some people had concluded that the aircraft was downed because of a lightning strike. They say the reason for this was that there was an electrical error message from the aircraft before it disappeared.
This was probably not what happened to the plane but sounded good at the time.
All passenger aircraft are build to withstand lightning strikes as they are a lot more common than people think.
I suspect that something major went wrong with the aircraft and the electrical error message was just a symptom of thing that were happening to the aircraft.
For example if there was a fire on the plane there would be electrical problems all over the aircraft as wires burn out.
Ja.|||you cannot fly higher than lightning can strike unless you are in the space shuttle they have seen sprites go far in to space from the earth also the electrical wattage of lightning is far more than we can produce in any manner on earth by man made equipment even a nuclear submarine battery is not even close to the smallest lightning strike and we have no man made material that can take the full electrical power of a bolt of lightning that is why we try to ground every thing that lightning will hit so it will dissipate the full force of the lightning they have found glass from lightning melting sand when it hits the Ground we have pretty good safety equipment to dissipate the strikes on aircraft it can still happen if you get a solid Direct hit on the plane it is more common than you may think but even less common for it to actually down the plane but the plane has a lot of electrical equipment that could be damaged by a electrical surge and also the compass witch is magnetic can be damaged also so it is pretty good chance it can happen on occasion|||Gordon33 has the answer. A lightning won't bring you down. I have had several lightning strikes and it's a BIG bang so that you think you're being blown out of the skies, and all you can see is a very bright light that almost blinds you. And you say your prayers and good-bye - and nothing happens.
It's the WEATHER that's so dangerous. The storms, severe turbulence, in a thunder storm. It can lift you up and press you down, you're shaken by shear winds and spirals that suck you up and down and make you nick and roll. This is the real danger, and no sane pilot having half his brain working would voluntarily fly into a thunder storm. These weathers can, I say CAN, break an aeroplane into pieces.
If AF447 indeed did fly into a thunderstorm, I'd ask myself why. It is known that there was a thunderstorm in that area and the flight ahead of AF447 reported SEVERE turbulence. It sometimes happens that you get caught in a storm that you did not notice on your radar. Then, you see yourself buggering off that area as fast as you can. I wonder why AF447 stayed on. Perhaps they did not realise until it was too late.|||They do have safeguards, and they work well as far as I know. Also, a plane can't take a serious strike because it doesn't complete a circuit with the ground. The worst that can happen is it gets caught in the middle of a strike, and the electricity is conducted through the outside shell of the plane.|||Anything that has electrical components has a negative or an earth pole. Lightning needs an earth to release its energy, so if the plane has a weak earthing point on the outside then it is possible the lightning could strike the plane above or under the storm as it's the closest to the storm than the ground.|||It cant happen , because the lightening conductor defuses the strike and it filters through the conductor ,they wont know the real cause of the plane coming down in the Atlantic ocean until they have found the black box recorder which hopefully will be soon ,|||they have anti lightening equipments... it passes the electricity produced by the lightening to the outside atmosphere.... it can't happen easily unless there is a damage in the aircraft prior to get struck by the lightening... no one knew what is the exact cause 4 the missing aircraft..|||When lightning stikes an aircraft in flight the charge passes harmlessly to Earth around the outer skin of the aircraft.
This is known as a 'Faraday's Cage'.|||Thunder Storms can go up as high as 70,000 feet, which is 27,000 feet higher than this airplane can fly.
This was probably not what happened to the plane but sounded good at the time.
All passenger aircraft are build to withstand lightning strikes as they are a lot more common than people think.
I suspect that something major went wrong with the aircraft and the electrical error message was just a symptom of thing that were happening to the aircraft.
For example if there was a fire on the plane there would be electrical problems all over the aircraft as wires burn out.
Ja.|||you cannot fly higher than lightning can strike unless you are in the space shuttle they have seen sprites go far in to space from the earth also the electrical wattage of lightning is far more than we can produce in any manner on earth by man made equipment even a nuclear submarine battery is not even close to the smallest lightning strike and we have no man made material that can take the full electrical power of a bolt of lightning that is why we try to ground every thing that lightning will hit so it will dissipate the full force of the lightning they have found glass from lightning melting sand when it hits the Ground we have pretty good safety equipment to dissipate the strikes on aircraft it can still happen if you get a solid Direct hit on the plane it is more common than you may think but even less common for it to actually down the plane but the plane has a lot of electrical equipment that could be damaged by a electrical surge and also the compass witch is magnetic can be damaged also so it is pretty good chance it can happen on occasion|||Gordon33 has the answer. A lightning won't bring you down. I have had several lightning strikes and it's a BIG bang so that you think you're being blown out of the skies, and all you can see is a very bright light that almost blinds you. And you say your prayers and good-bye - and nothing happens.
It's the WEATHER that's so dangerous. The storms, severe turbulence, in a thunder storm. It can lift you up and press you down, you're shaken by shear winds and spirals that suck you up and down and make you nick and roll. This is the real danger, and no sane pilot having half his brain working would voluntarily fly into a thunder storm. These weathers can, I say CAN, break an aeroplane into pieces.
If AF447 indeed did fly into a thunderstorm, I'd ask myself why. It is known that there was a thunderstorm in that area and the flight ahead of AF447 reported SEVERE turbulence. It sometimes happens that you get caught in a storm that you did not notice on your radar. Then, you see yourself buggering off that area as fast as you can. I wonder why AF447 stayed on. Perhaps they did not realise until it was too late.|||They do have safeguards, and they work well as far as I know. Also, a plane can't take a serious strike because it doesn't complete a circuit with the ground. The worst that can happen is it gets caught in the middle of a strike, and the electricity is conducted through the outside shell of the plane.|||Anything that has electrical components has a negative or an earth pole. Lightning needs an earth to release its energy, so if the plane has a weak earthing point on the outside then it is possible the lightning could strike the plane above or under the storm as it's the closest to the storm than the ground.|||It cant happen , because the lightening conductor defuses the strike and it filters through the conductor ,they wont know the real cause of the plane coming down in the Atlantic ocean until they have found the black box recorder which hopefully will be soon ,|||they have anti lightening equipments... it passes the electricity produced by the lightening to the outside atmosphere.... it can't happen easily unless there is a damage in the aircraft prior to get struck by the lightening... no one knew what is the exact cause 4 the missing aircraft..|||When lightning stikes an aircraft in flight the charge passes harmlessly to Earth around the outer skin of the aircraft.
This is known as a 'Faraday's Cage'.|||Thunder Storms can go up as high as 70,000 feet, which is 27,000 feet higher than this airplane can fly.
When a plane hits turbulence in the air, will the turbulence decrease if the pilot slows the plane down?
It seems to me that recently while I have been flying on commercial airlines and we hit turbulence, the plane slows down and the turbulence either goes away or is greatly reduced. Is this actually true, that if the pilot slows the plane down it lessens the turbulence?|||In theory the turbulence probably would be reduced, but I seriously doubt the pilot actually slows the plane down. I think any slowing down of the plane you think you are experiencing is just in your imagination. When a plane hits turbulence the way the pilot deals with it is just to do nothing and let the plane ride it out really. Once that burst of turbulence is over he might climb or descend slightly to find smoother air. But he is unlikely to slow the plane down in the middle of a burst of turbulence. In fact during the middle portion of a flight the pilot doesn't do much to change the speed of the aircraft at all. The plane usually just reaches its top crusing speed and stays there. If the pilot were to slow the plane down it would take a long time to get back up to crusing speed because the air is so thin at crusing height the engines are unable to provide enough thrust to produce acceleration.|||It could very well be what feels like the plane slowing down, is them actually changing altitude looking for a smoother ride. If there is bad turbulence they usually request a different cruising altitude from ATC.|||No, i am a pilot for pleasure not for comercial use though.|||Turbulence is from the plane hitting different currents in the air. If the plane slows the turbulence should be reduced. It's like driving over potholes in a car; it's not as bad if you drive slower.|||yes because it's not safe accelerating when your going through turbulence.|||By slowing down the plane it allows for a smoother ride through the air currents so the pockets don't form as frequent.|||yes or no depends on the type of plane|||I have never flown above 7000ft but in my experience the faster you go the less turbulance you feel.|||cleavland steamer|||Yes just the same as if you were driving down a pot hole filled road in your car! You wouldnt hit the accelerator would ya?|||yes it will.|||idk the air still hits the airplane but it not a good idea to slow down alot or it migth cause the airplane to stall you know|||^^^ Exactly|||what difference does it make if u know??
once ure on the ground ure safe...go home forget the flight FFS|||LOL - No.
Turbulence is not related to speed. Imagine air is like water, and the plane is like a boat. When the water is smooth, the boat ride is smooth. When the water is rough (i.e. lots of waves), then you're pounded around in the boat. The plane is the same. When the air is rough, you'll get pounded around a lot. Like in a boat, you can slow down to lesson the impact of the turbulence, but it doesn't change the size of those air pockets.
once ure on the ground ure safe...go home forget the flight FFS|||LOL - No.
Turbulence is not related to speed. Imagine air is like water, and the plane is like a boat. When the water is smooth, the boat ride is smooth. When the water is rough (i.e. lots of waves), then you're pounded around in the boat. The plane is the same. When the air is rough, you'll get pounded around a lot. Like in a boat, you can slow down to lesson the impact of the turbulence, but it doesn't change the size of those air pockets.
What are the chances of a plane engine failure or a plane crash? What was the most recent one?
I want to go with my dad on a trip to Mexico but I am afraid the plane will have an engine failure of some sort.|||Flying commercially is the safest mode of transportation, way safer than driving an automobile, and you do that every day, don't you?
The most recent accidental airplane crash is the Cessna 310 that crashed in East Palo Alto, CA yesterday morning. (The PA28 that crashed this morning into the IRS building in Austin, TX was on purpose.)
But that has been publicized so much because it crashed into a bunch of houses and because it's an airplane. You don't hear about every car crash nationally, but you hear about every airplane crash nationally.
If you drive, your chances of dying in a crash during your trip are about 24 times higher than if you go by airplane. Your chances of being in a fatal aircraft accident during your trip is extremely small--about the same as winning the Virginia lottery in seven plays.
Aircraft are maintained meticulously, and much more rigorously than any automobile. And the pilots are trained and medically re-certified every 6 months which is more than you can say for the incompetents out there driving cars.
Flying is very safe and engine failure and plane crashes are actually very rare. Try not to worry!|||You're going to be ok! The chances of an engine failure or crash are extremely minimal, contrary to what the media would have you believe. Most pilots will go their entire career without having a total engine failure. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, as it has happened to me once, but only once in thousands of flight hours and even then we made it down safely and gently. Pilots like your dad are well trained to handle emergencies in the air and your odds of being in a crash stand about where your chances of being struck by lightning do. Like I said, it would be dishonest to say it never happens, but it's not a stretch by any means to say that you'll win the lottery before you're in any significant crash.
All pilots are trained to land the aircraft safely should the engine give out. It is a procedure that is drilled into our heads early on, better to have and not need than need and not have. Taking a long flight to Mexico with your dad would be an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the realities of flying. A lot of people feel as you do until they get a chance for a hands on experience. By the end of the flight you might even want to become a pilot yourself. It's the greatest freedom you will ever have. Your dad, like any pilot, will go over his aircraft top to bottom before he allows any passenger on board, let alone his own child. You can take comfort in something that gives pilots pains, the fact that aircraft are subject to extremely strict maintenance requirements which ensure that our aircraft remain in good flying condition.
The most recent accidental crash was the Palo Alto incident. A lot of things went wrong during that flight, not the least of which was the pilot taking off into heavy fog. Although that is not illegal, most instrument pilots avoid weather where you can't see the ground because sometimes you take off and have to turn around and land in the same spot immediately. The decision to take off is optional, landing is not. There is no way your dad is going to take a risk like that with you on board and there was no valid reason the Palo Alto pilot should have done it either. You're going to be just fine. Enjoy your trip to Mexico, be careful about drinking the water.|||In one year, there are 43000 automobile deaths in the US. On average, 135 people die in airliner accidents in a year.
You are over THREE HUNDRED times safer in an airplane than a car... The most dangerous part of your trip is the drive to the airport.|||And your fear is based on what facts?
People fear what they do not know. Fortunately there is a lot of info on air safety and fear of flying. Read up on it.
You don't need to read about plane crashes. Read about how air travel is the safest form of travel available.|||Airplane rides are inherently safe if you have a good pilot like Capitan Gatito at the control.|||I'd be more concerned about becoming a victim of crime in Mexico, than the flight|||the most recent one was today but that was because of the damn IRS not engine failure
The most recent accidental airplane crash is the Cessna 310 that crashed in East Palo Alto, CA yesterday morning. (The PA28 that crashed this morning into the IRS building in Austin, TX was on purpose.)
But that has been publicized so much because it crashed into a bunch of houses and because it's an airplane. You don't hear about every car crash nationally, but you hear about every airplane crash nationally.
If you drive, your chances of dying in a crash during your trip are about 24 times higher than if you go by airplane. Your chances of being in a fatal aircraft accident during your trip is extremely small--about the same as winning the Virginia lottery in seven plays.
Aircraft are maintained meticulously, and much more rigorously than any automobile. And the pilots are trained and medically re-certified every 6 months which is more than you can say for the incompetents out there driving cars.
Flying is very safe and engine failure and plane crashes are actually very rare. Try not to worry!|||You're going to be ok! The chances of an engine failure or crash are extremely minimal, contrary to what the media would have you believe. Most pilots will go their entire career without having a total engine failure. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, as it has happened to me once, but only once in thousands of flight hours and even then we made it down safely and gently. Pilots like your dad are well trained to handle emergencies in the air and your odds of being in a crash stand about where your chances of being struck by lightning do. Like I said, it would be dishonest to say it never happens, but it's not a stretch by any means to say that you'll win the lottery before you're in any significant crash.
All pilots are trained to land the aircraft safely should the engine give out. It is a procedure that is drilled into our heads early on, better to have and not need than need and not have. Taking a long flight to Mexico with your dad would be an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the realities of flying. A lot of people feel as you do until they get a chance for a hands on experience. By the end of the flight you might even want to become a pilot yourself. It's the greatest freedom you will ever have. Your dad, like any pilot, will go over his aircraft top to bottom before he allows any passenger on board, let alone his own child. You can take comfort in something that gives pilots pains, the fact that aircraft are subject to extremely strict maintenance requirements which ensure that our aircraft remain in good flying condition.
The most recent accidental crash was the Palo Alto incident. A lot of things went wrong during that flight, not the least of which was the pilot taking off into heavy fog. Although that is not illegal, most instrument pilots avoid weather where you can't see the ground because sometimes you take off and have to turn around and land in the same spot immediately. The decision to take off is optional, landing is not. There is no way your dad is going to take a risk like that with you on board and there was no valid reason the Palo Alto pilot should have done it either. You're going to be just fine. Enjoy your trip to Mexico, be careful about drinking the water.|||In one year, there are 43000 automobile deaths in the US. On average, 135 people die in airliner accidents in a year.
You are over THREE HUNDRED times safer in an airplane than a car... The most dangerous part of your trip is the drive to the airport.|||And your fear is based on what facts?
People fear what they do not know. Fortunately there is a lot of info on air safety and fear of flying. Read up on it.
You don't need to read about plane crashes. Read about how air travel is the safest form of travel available.|||Airplane rides are inherently safe if you have a good pilot like Capitan Gatito at the control.|||I'd be more concerned about becoming a victim of crime in Mexico, than the flight|||the most recent one was today but that was because of the damn IRS not engine failure
Is driving a plane similar in most ways to driving a car?
I drive cars all the time and I didnt even need to take my test. Ive driven a boat when I was really young and that was no problem at all. A plane might not be too bad.|||It'd be like driving a car with a manual transmission, without slowing below 60 mph, without brakes, while keeping the rpms between 1000 and 2,500, while talking on the phone to someone who had to specifically clear you through every intersection. You can't drive through thunderstorms, snowstorms, on anything other than paved roads, can't get within 1,000 feet of any other cars.
And if the engine quits, you have to find a gas station before the speed gets below 60.
If something catches fire, you have to deal with it until you can find a gas station.
Basically, the only place you can stop without dieing is a gas station. Pulling over is not an option. Don't forget you don't have any brakes. You have to coast to a stop. Better not overshoot!
There's a cop sitting in the passenger seat who will write you a ticket for every violation he sees.
So, yeah, it's exactly like driving a car.|||Totally different. Moves in 3 dimensions not 2 and that is the main thing that makes it very different.
Steering and turning - in a car you move the wheel and keep it there until the turn is done - in a plane you move the yoke to bank the plane, adding a little rudder and a pull back as well, and cenrtalise the yoke once the required angle of bank to make the turn is established. Just before completing the turn the reverse bank is made to bring it all straight and level again. That all took the coordinated control of at least 3 controls and you might have needed to add engine power in the turn as well to maintain height.
Not saying it is extremely difficult but it is a lot harder to get your head around than a car or a boat.|||a plane is actually different because there are way more things going on that will affect the flight. air pressure, density. if the motors go out while you're airborne, too bad!
I'm sure if you're interested in pursuing a pilot's license, you can take the required courses, get the required certifications.|||its really easy, i had a go in a light plane a few years ago and had it swooping about in no time, just a big play station game, take off and landing tricky but no big deal, getting the licence costs a fortune though because of the radio and navigation exams also the hours required. there comes a moment though when you suddenly think to yourself " hmm if i cock this up we will go down in a ball of flames and deadly death " now helicopters...now your talking....really hard|||My dad says the "flying" parts easy
it's the landing and taking off
Also there's much checks etc -__- which is why I'd never learn
I think it is one of those things that are better to have someone else do, and you be a passenger
But why don't you try|||No, not similar in most ways at all and it is far more difficult to pilot an airplane than to drive a car.|||Apart from them being completely different, you mean?|||Um, if you didn't take your test, how did you get your license????|||hmmmm,
it stings when you get it wrong though !
And if the engine quits, you have to find a gas station before the speed gets below 60.
If something catches fire, you have to deal with it until you can find a gas station.
Basically, the only place you can stop without dieing is a gas station. Pulling over is not an option. Don't forget you don't have any brakes. You have to coast to a stop. Better not overshoot!
There's a cop sitting in the passenger seat who will write you a ticket for every violation he sees.
So, yeah, it's exactly like driving a car.|||Totally different. Moves in 3 dimensions not 2 and that is the main thing that makes it very different.
Steering and turning - in a car you move the wheel and keep it there until the turn is done - in a plane you move the yoke to bank the plane, adding a little rudder and a pull back as well, and cenrtalise the yoke once the required angle of bank to make the turn is established. Just before completing the turn the reverse bank is made to bring it all straight and level again. That all took the coordinated control of at least 3 controls and you might have needed to add engine power in the turn as well to maintain height.
Not saying it is extremely difficult but it is a lot harder to get your head around than a car or a boat.|||a plane is actually different because there are way more things going on that will affect the flight. air pressure, density. if the motors go out while you're airborne, too bad!
I'm sure if you're interested in pursuing a pilot's license, you can take the required courses, get the required certifications.|||its really easy, i had a go in a light plane a few years ago and had it swooping about in no time, just a big play station game, take off and landing tricky but no big deal, getting the licence costs a fortune though because of the radio and navigation exams also the hours required. there comes a moment though when you suddenly think to yourself " hmm if i cock this up we will go down in a ball of flames and deadly death " now helicopters...now your talking....really hard|||My dad says the "flying" parts easy
it's the landing and taking off
Also there's much checks etc -__- which is why I'd never learn
I think it is one of those things that are better to have someone else do, and you be a passenger
But why don't you try|||No, not similar in most ways at all and it is far more difficult to pilot an airplane than to drive a car.|||Apart from them being completely different, you mean?|||Um, if you didn't take your test, how did you get your license????|||hmmmm,
it stings when you get it wrong though !
What would happen if a passenger plane was struck by lightning?
Up near Dulles Airport, VA 2 planes were struck by lightning.
I saw it on the news.
I wonder, what would happen then?
Would the plane catch fire?
passengers electrocuted?|||The plane is not touching the ground metal to metal. You floating in air. The surge will happen as the lightning uses the plane to get from the ground to the air.|||nothing, hundreds of planes get struck by lightning, the plane is isolated, so it is perfectly fine after the hit.|||Not much really, a few burn holes at entry and exit. Depending on where it hit some damage to avionics (popped circuit breakers).
It is very loud though.|||Usually nothing happens. I have been hit several times while flying and it's a bit scary and the instruments go crazy for a moment, but usually there is no lasting effect, probably because an airplane is not grounded.
My boat got hit, however, and it blew out pieces of hull around the waterline... looked just like you had walked aroung the boat shooting it with a shotgun.|||When the air craft is in the sky it is a not a ground source. The lighting pretty much passes around the skin of the air craft. Been a passenger when it has happened and it's pretty neat when you know what happened. Scares the hell out of you if you don't. Most times the pilots will turn the plan around and land to check the plan over and make sure everything is still functional. But 99% of the time the planes are unharmed.|||Lightning strikes are frequent although many go un-noticed due to the installation of a simple device called a satic wick. This device was invented back in the Bi-plane days to dispense static electrical charges built up from flying through clouds of dust and moisture. It is no different than you walking on a carpet and reaching out for that door knob. Your hand acts as a static discharge point. These devices are located on the trailing edges of wings or changes in the profile and allow the electricity to trail off into space. This is a continuous process so not to allow the charge to grow to such an extent that it will jump to a discharge point such as another cloud with damaging effect to the airframe. All questions lead to others such as what is Saint Elmo's Fire.|||Since most of the aircraft's inside is insulated it would be less likely for electricity to pass through a passenger.
Another fact that makes it unlikely is that the Aircraft is packed with Neutral charges and would not attrack the high voltage of lightning which is in search of Positve charges.
When the aircraft flies through a Thunder Storm it will catch watch is called St. Elmo's fire. It will not hurt you but it can damage alot of Avionics onboard the airplane. The aircaft has Static Wicks (electric dispensors) placed along the wings and Stabilizers, which allows charged particles to be released back into the atmosphere. Therefore, the aircraft will be a Neutron hunk of metal. On the ground it has a better chance of lightening strikes as the ground will help displace the particles making it a target. In the Air its less likely, but still possible.
Also during flight Pilots are warned to stay at least 20 miles away form a storm.|||As other folks have posted, usually nothing of any significance occurs, but very infrequently the outcome can be different:
http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lls/鈥?/a>|||They have some resistance.
But a strong bolt could terminate it.|||Lightning strikes in flight are frequent, even on pretty days, and usually go unnoticed. No harm is done, for reasons that relate to the physical science of electricity. Ask your science teacher.
And never believe anything from the news about airplanes and aviation. News reporters are paid to be confused and ignorant about certain subjects, and aviation is one of them.|||That would be shocking! : )|||Depends on where it is struck. If stuck at the fuel tank, the plance could explode and disintegrate.|||I don't think the plane would really do anything. I think their built to withstand something like that. I would at least hope they would be able to.|||Don't know and never ever want to really find out. It really drums up some wicked images in the imagination. Scarey thought.
I saw it on the news.
I wonder, what would happen then?
Would the plane catch fire?
passengers electrocuted?|||The plane is not touching the ground metal to metal. You floating in air. The surge will happen as the lightning uses the plane to get from the ground to the air.|||nothing, hundreds of planes get struck by lightning, the plane is isolated, so it is perfectly fine after the hit.|||Not much really, a few burn holes at entry and exit. Depending on where it hit some damage to avionics (popped circuit breakers).
It is very loud though.|||Usually nothing happens. I have been hit several times while flying and it's a bit scary and the instruments go crazy for a moment, but usually there is no lasting effect, probably because an airplane is not grounded.
My boat got hit, however, and it blew out pieces of hull around the waterline... looked just like you had walked aroung the boat shooting it with a shotgun.|||When the air craft is in the sky it is a not a ground source. The lighting pretty much passes around the skin of the air craft. Been a passenger when it has happened and it's pretty neat when you know what happened. Scares the hell out of you if you don't. Most times the pilots will turn the plan around and land to check the plan over and make sure everything is still functional. But 99% of the time the planes are unharmed.|||Lightning strikes are frequent although many go un-noticed due to the installation of a simple device called a satic wick. This device was invented back in the Bi-plane days to dispense static electrical charges built up from flying through clouds of dust and moisture. It is no different than you walking on a carpet and reaching out for that door knob. Your hand acts as a static discharge point. These devices are located on the trailing edges of wings or changes in the profile and allow the electricity to trail off into space. This is a continuous process so not to allow the charge to grow to such an extent that it will jump to a discharge point such as another cloud with damaging effect to the airframe. All questions lead to others such as what is Saint Elmo's Fire.|||Since most of the aircraft's inside is insulated it would be less likely for electricity to pass through a passenger.
Another fact that makes it unlikely is that the Aircraft is packed with Neutral charges and would not attrack the high voltage of lightning which is in search of Positve charges.
When the aircraft flies through a Thunder Storm it will catch watch is called St. Elmo's fire. It will not hurt you but it can damage alot of Avionics onboard the airplane. The aircaft has Static Wicks (electric dispensors) placed along the wings and Stabilizers, which allows charged particles to be released back into the atmosphere. Therefore, the aircraft will be a Neutron hunk of metal. On the ground it has a better chance of lightening strikes as the ground will help displace the particles making it a target. In the Air its less likely, but still possible.
Also during flight Pilots are warned to stay at least 20 miles away form a storm.|||As other folks have posted, usually nothing of any significance occurs, but very infrequently the outcome can be different:
http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_lls/鈥?/a>|||They have some resistance.
But a strong bolt could terminate it.|||Lightning strikes in flight are frequent, even on pretty days, and usually go unnoticed. No harm is done, for reasons that relate to the physical science of electricity. Ask your science teacher.
And never believe anything from the news about airplanes and aviation. News reporters are paid to be confused and ignorant about certain subjects, and aviation is one of them.|||That would be shocking! : )|||Depends on where it is struck. If stuck at the fuel tank, the plance could explode and disintegrate.|||I don't think the plane would really do anything. I think their built to withstand something like that. I would at least hope they would be able to.|||Don't know and never ever want to really find out. It really drums up some wicked images in the imagination. Scarey thought.
Theres a weird plane that going over my house every night at 10 pm?
it seriuosly looks like a bat
and it is so loud and close down it shakes the house sometimes.
it isnt your ordinary plane.
and its always at 10 o clock at night?
what could it be?|||If it looks like a bat then it's probably some sort of stealth aircraft.
It could be a bomber like the B-2 spirit or it could be a fighter. If you live near an airport then they might be testing out some new planes.|||need more info. are you sure it isn't some sort of foreign craft?
It looks like a bat?? have you ever seen a bat ? close up?
Bat Plane??|||Where Do You Live?
A Bat Like Aircraft that matches your description is a B2 Spirit
They Could of Set Up A Routine Flight or Be Doing Testing
:D|||its aliens lookin for there next victim to probe, they almost got me yesterday but i ran. watch out there lookin for you next.|||plane|||Are you near an Air Force base?|||yea if it looks like a triangle then it is a b-2 bomber
lookit up on google for pictures and see if that is it|||Where do you live. Go to google earth and see where the nearest aiport is. if there are no airports, then I would suggest you lock your room and keep your pet close by or you or your pet could end up pregnant with an ailen baby.|||It is prbably a test flight at night conducted by the military, or it could be a regularly scheduled flight for an private airline service. If you are very annoyed or worried about this mysterious plane, maybe you should contact the authorites and have them look into this for you and inform them it is disturbing your recreational time and your sleep.|||It's called an airplane. They're quite common nowadays.
and it is so loud and close down it shakes the house sometimes.
it isnt your ordinary plane.
and its always at 10 o clock at night?
what could it be?|||If it looks like a bat then it's probably some sort of stealth aircraft.
It could be a bomber like the B-2 spirit or it could be a fighter. If you live near an airport then they might be testing out some new planes.|||need more info. are you sure it isn't some sort of foreign craft?
It looks like a bat?? have you ever seen a bat ? close up?
Bat Plane??|||Where Do You Live?
A Bat Like Aircraft that matches your description is a B2 Spirit
They Could of Set Up A Routine Flight or Be Doing Testing
:D|||its aliens lookin for there next victim to probe, they almost got me yesterday but i ran. watch out there lookin for you next.|||plane|||Are you near an Air Force base?|||yea if it looks like a triangle then it is a b-2 bomber
lookit up on google for pictures and see if that is it|||Where do you live. Go to google earth and see where the nearest aiport is. if there are no airports, then I would suggest you lock your room and keep your pet close by or you or your pet could end up pregnant with an ailen baby.|||It is prbably a test flight at night conducted by the military, or it could be a regularly scheduled flight for an private airline service. If you are very annoyed or worried about this mysterious plane, maybe you should contact the authorites and have them look into this for you and inform them it is disturbing your recreational time and your sleep.|||It's called an airplane. They're quite common nowadays.
What type of plane would you rather see spotting?
say your plane spotting at the end of the runway at an airport. you have a choice of seeing a couple 747-400's or 777-200/300er what would you rather see and why?|||777. It's one of the most advanced jets in the sky today. And It's engines are bigger than the fuselage of a 737.|||747-400s. They are bigger and not as boring looking.|||747-400 they look the nicest
What can I do in a plane or car not to get bored?
I'm leaving on the 8th of february by plane (and after that by car) and I don't know what to do not to get bored. I've travelled by plane a lot of times and I always got bored...So...anybody has any ideas??|||Maybe bring a walkman or mp3 player to give you something to listen to, and if you don't get motion sickness maybe bring a book along, too. I find reading is really good for long trips. Just make sure it's a book you like so you don't get bored with THAT, as well!|||Sing the song Nacho, Nacho man!!!!!|||take a crossword puzzle with you|||Bring lots of batteries for your vibrator|||books thats you like, vid.games, or sleep is the best. So don't sleep before you go, so you become sleepy.|||puzzle books, small hand held games, reading books. we used to play a game, where you had find a sign starting with every letter of the alphabet, starting with a, b, c, and so on to z. rules were that it cant be a road sign or highway marker, and it cant be a sign already used. like if someone used citgo, no one can use citgo again. first one to z wins. or you can sign 99 bottles of beer on the wall. i usually watch the scenery.|||...... take a sudoku book along ........ once you know you will never get bored in your life.|||How about reading a book like "Air Disaster: Vol 1,2, 3 and 4" should put your mind at rest and allow you to relax and enjoy the flight.|||well, everybody summed it up. bring books or magazines that you haven't read yet, mp3 player, write or draw on paper (i just scribble funny pictures of the people sitting next to me. that always gives me a good laugh), bring along a laptop, if you have one, and watch the movies on the plane tv. they also have games on there. but i sleep, and time flys.|||think of me and see if you can contact me through your powers of the mind,,it will be interesting to see if you can get through,,I'll be waiting,,good luck|||Sleep|||maybee file the nails somemore or chew the gum|||Bring lots of new magazines or things to read. Bring CD or MP3 player. Do crossword puzzles or sudoku.|||I have found books to help i like crossword or any puzzle variety book or you can try striking conversation with the people around you and get to know new friends if they are talkative lol|||How could you get bored in an airplane :-)|||On the plane go with the mile high club thing.
in the car the oral stuff works good|||Watch the big screen with the plane going by on it lol. Bring an MP3 player to listen to or start talking to ur fellow passengers!|||have ya heard of the ' mile high ' club ?|||Matherbate (nice lisp)|||Look at the window. If you don't get airsick, bring a book to read. Otherwise, start talking.
I never get bored on the plane, I only get nervous and scared if some gorgeous woman is sitting next to me.|||Play with a portable video game.|||How about a movie? Crossword puzzles? DVD players are a dime-a-dozen. So are puzzles.|||board the aircraft in fancy dress costume. You won't be bored if you pick the right outfit. Share the car with someone who relieved the boredom on the plane!|||you can always scream out " i got a bomb !!" on the airplane, that always tends to cure boredom..haha
in the car the oral stuff works good|||Watch the big screen with the plane going by on it lol. Bring an MP3 player to listen to or start talking to ur fellow passengers!|||have ya heard of the ' mile high ' club ?|||Matherbate (nice lisp)|||Look at the window. If you don't get airsick, bring a book to read. Otherwise, start talking.
I never get bored on the plane, I only get nervous and scared if some gorgeous woman is sitting next to me.|||Play with a portable video game.|||How about a movie? Crossword puzzles? DVD players are a dime-a-dozen. So are puzzles.|||board the aircraft in fancy dress costume. You won't be bored if you pick the right outfit. Share the car with someone who relieved the boredom on the plane!|||you can always scream out " i got a bomb !!" on the airplane, that always tends to cure boredom..haha
What are the chances of my plane crashing?
I'm flying from Hobart to Melbourne tomorrow morning through Jetstar, I'm really nervous that the plane will crash. What if a bird flies into one of the engines and it catches of fire and i plummet to my death? How common are plane crashes? Will i be ok?|||Hi!
Flying is the safest means of travel! Do you know that you have more of a chance to die on your way to the airport than in the air. If a bird strikes the engine, there will still be the second engine and the pilot could just maneuver the plane to the side!|||Look on the bright side, you could end up on a deserted island and make friends with a volleyball named Wilson.|||Just try to relax and say a little prayer for your safety|||Plane crashes are very rare. You'll be fine.|||qoodbye=-[
you will die
Flying is the safest means of travel! Do you know that you have more of a chance to die on your way to the airport than in the air. If a bird strikes the engine, there will still be the second engine and the pilot could just maneuver the plane to the side!|||Look on the bright side, you could end up on a deserted island and make friends with a volleyball named Wilson.|||Just try to relax and say a little prayer for your safety|||Plane crashes are very rare. You'll be fine.|||qoodbye=-[
you will die
What to expect going on a plane from boston mass to sanibel florida?
Hi, im going on a plane may 6 to sanibel Florida, from boston massachusetts. This is my first plane ride, so i'd like to know about bathroom,food and water, going up in your seats, going down in your seats , and more. Ill give u ten points for ten good anwser.|||The flight should only be about 3 hours or so from Boston to Florida. Try to get a window seat if you can cuz being your first experience on a plane its pretty exciting to see the sights from the sky. LIke the other answers said you will need to sit while taking off and landing and during turbulence. Some airrlines like jetblue have TV's at each seat so you can watch your favorite shows will help pass the time. Bathrooms are located at the front and rear of the plane and it is very tight. I would recommend chewing gum for when you take off and land. It will help when your ears pop. You should get served free drinks and peanuts, cookies or chips. If you have a weak stomach try not to drink soda because the carbonation and elevation sometimes don't mix well.
Have a great time in Florida!!!|||Follow the instructions of the flight attendant. There are bathrooms onboard and, as of this writing, they are free. You can't leave your seat during take-off or landing or when there's air turbulence. Other than that, you're generally free to walk about the aircraft. There may or may not be a charge for food and water, depending on the airline you're flying. Why not ask them?|||Oh boston to florida is a very short ride.. Couple hours.. I've done the flight 4 times. You board the plane, place your carry-on bag in the top compartment, then take your seat. I would bring a book, magazine, ipod, or something to pass the time.. The bathrooms are in the rear of the plane. Kind of tight but not bad. Depending on the airline they might serve food but at least water, juice, soda etc.. I know u will at least get peanuts. The best part of flying is the take off.. Its such a rush.. Have fun!!
Have a great time in Florida!!!|||Follow the instructions of the flight attendant. There are bathrooms onboard and, as of this writing, they are free. You can't leave your seat during take-off or landing or when there's air turbulence. Other than that, you're generally free to walk about the aircraft. There may or may not be a charge for food and water, depending on the airline you're flying. Why not ask them?|||Oh boston to florida is a very short ride.. Couple hours.. I've done the flight 4 times. You board the plane, place your carry-on bag in the top compartment, then take your seat. I would bring a book, magazine, ipod, or something to pass the time.. The bathrooms are in the rear of the plane. Kind of tight but not bad. Depending on the airline they might serve food but at least water, juice, soda etc.. I know u will at least get peanuts. The best part of flying is the take off.. Its such a rush.. Have fun!!
What is the plane in the movie flight plan?
It seems to be an A380..
I say that because it seems that is has a stairs in the middle of the plane that I haven't seen before in 747.
I notice a bar also and big leg space for 1st class passengers..|||It's clearly a fictional version of the A380.|||Passengers Movie (2008)
Passengers Movie - http://purchasemovies.net/2008鈥?/a>
|||Could be a Curtis Jenny.|||it is AALTO AIR E-474. :)
I say that because it seems that is has a stairs in the middle of the plane that I haven't seen before in 747.
I notice a bar also and big leg space for 1st class passengers..|||It's clearly a fictional version of the A380.|||Passengers Movie (2008)
Passengers Movie - http://purchasemovies.net/2008鈥?/a>
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|||Could be a Curtis Jenny.|||it is AALTO AIR E-474. :)
What is that plane that they used in the movie top gun?
the plane that Maverick and goose fly which later crashes in the sea??..is it an f-15..if its the f-15,does all f-15 have the ability to land on a aircraft carrier?|||Mav and Goose along with all the other "Top Gun" students fly the Navy's F-14 Tomcat, built by Grumman, this aircraft was an Air Superiority and Fleet Air Defense aircraft (later ground attack as well).
http://www.multied.com/Aviation/HISTORY4鈥?/a>
The Tomcat entered service in 1974 and is due to be retired from service in September 2006, replaced by the F/A 18 E/F Superhornet.
In the movie you can also see the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk flown by the Top Gun Instructors and the Northrop F-5 Tiger II posing as the nonexistent MiG28s.
A-4:
http://www.eichhorn.ws/assets/images/mcd鈥?/a>
F-5:
http://www.aer.mil.br/Aeronaves/F5/f5-19鈥?/a>
The F-15 is not capable of landing on a Carrier, it is an Air Force aircraft.
http://www.flug-revue.rotor.com/FRTypen/鈥?/a>|||the awesome, but soon-to-be-retired f-14 TOMCAT!!! What a plane....it's been replaced with the Hornet and Super Hornet....|||I always thought that it was an F-14 Tomcat.
-J.|||F-14 tomcat.|||F-14 Tomcat...one bad baby!!
http://www.micom.net/oops/F14-flyby.jpg|||f 14 tomcat|||F-14 Tomcat, it is a Navy plane with sweeping wings. the F-15 Eagle is an Air Force plane with stationary wings.|||really, any jet as the ability to land on an aircraft carrier as long as they are equipted with the rod that latches on to the wire|||F 16 Tomcat|||F-14 Tomcat
The F-16, not used in Top Gun is the Fighting Falcon. (Just to let you know blondiedogluver)|||I served on the "CVN Theodore Roosevelt" (88'-92') and loved seeing those fabulous F-14's fly off the deck. It's sad to see them being retired, not only because of how great they are, but because it means I'm that much older.|||It's an F-14 tomcat
http://www.multied.com/Aviation/HISTORY4鈥?/a>
The Tomcat entered service in 1974 and is due to be retired from service in September 2006, replaced by the F/A 18 E/F Superhornet.
In the movie you can also see the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk flown by the Top Gun Instructors and the Northrop F-5 Tiger II posing as the nonexistent MiG28s.
A-4:
http://www.eichhorn.ws/assets/images/mcd鈥?/a>
F-5:
http://www.aer.mil.br/Aeronaves/F5/f5-19鈥?/a>
The F-15 is not capable of landing on a Carrier, it is an Air Force aircraft.
http://www.flug-revue.rotor.com/FRTypen/鈥?/a>|||the awesome, but soon-to-be-retired f-14 TOMCAT!!! What a plane....it's been replaced with the Hornet and Super Hornet....|||I always thought that it was an F-14 Tomcat.
-J.|||F-14 tomcat.|||F-14 Tomcat...one bad baby!!
http://www.micom.net/oops/F14-flyby.jpg|||f 14 tomcat|||F-14 Tomcat, it is a Navy plane with sweeping wings. the F-15 Eagle is an Air Force plane with stationary wings.|||really, any jet as the ability to land on an aircraft carrier as long as they are equipted with the rod that latches on to the wire|||F 16 Tomcat|||F-14 Tomcat
The F-16, not used in Top Gun is the Fighting Falcon. (Just to let you know blondiedogluver)|||I served on the "CVN Theodore Roosevelt" (88'-92') and loved seeing those fabulous F-14's fly off the deck. It's sad to see them being retired, not only because of how great they are, but because it means I'm that much older.|||It's an F-14 tomcat
What are the chances of the plane going down over the pacific?
I'm just wondering what are the chances of the plane going down. My family and me had plans to go to the Philippines, then I watched snakes on a plane and got scared.|||1 in 440,951
watch the special feature on Final Destination 3. its the one that looks like a cartoon|||ZERO...planes can only go down Under the pacific....
they can't be under and over at the same time!!!|||Little to none|||Well as long as your pilot hasnt had anything to drink and someone isnt smuggling snakes I think you chances are 99% good|||The odds are that you have more chance of being run over!|||Your chances of being involved in an aircraft accident are about 1 in 11 million. On the other hand, your chances of being killed in an automobile accident are 1 in 5000. Statistically, you are at far greater risk driving to the airport than getting on an airplane. However, the perception is that you have more control over your fate when you are in your car than as a passenger traveling on an airplane. Experience shows otherwise, considering that over 50,000 people are killed on the highways every year. Media coverage would suggest that airline crashes happen every day. Studies have shown one would have to fly once a day every day for over 15,000 years in order to statistically be involved in an aircraft accident"
Flying is very very safe. Dont worry about terroists that is the least likely thing to go wrong on a commercial flight in the US these days. Flying in the United States is very safe, there has not been a major airline crash in the US since November of 2001! That is a long time for no major crashes and only on fatality in the last seven years for the Major Airlines in the US.
Even when there is a problem on an airplane, if an engine fails on takeoff or an engine fire etc.. 99% of the time the plane lands safely. Planes these days are amazing piece of technology and the pilots are trained better than ever. If you not afraid to drive in a car you should not be afraid to fly in a plane.
Just sit back relax and try to enjoy the flight. Its one of the safest things you can do much safer than driving a car, walking down the street, or even sleeping in your house. More people have died on North American highways in the year 2006 than the amount of people who have died in powered flight aviation whole 104 year history!
watch the special feature on Final Destination 3. its the one that looks like a cartoon|||ZERO...planes can only go down Under the pacific....
they can't be under and over at the same time!!!|||Little to none|||Well as long as your pilot hasnt had anything to drink and someone isnt smuggling snakes I think you chances are 99% good|||The odds are that you have more chance of being run over!|||Your chances of being involved in an aircraft accident are about 1 in 11 million. On the other hand, your chances of being killed in an automobile accident are 1 in 5000. Statistically, you are at far greater risk driving to the airport than getting on an airplane. However, the perception is that you have more control over your fate when you are in your car than as a passenger traveling on an airplane. Experience shows otherwise, considering that over 50,000 people are killed on the highways every year. Media coverage would suggest that airline crashes happen every day. Studies have shown one would have to fly once a day every day for over 15,000 years in order to statistically be involved in an aircraft accident"
Flying is very very safe. Dont worry about terroists that is the least likely thing to go wrong on a commercial flight in the US these days. Flying in the United States is very safe, there has not been a major airline crash in the US since November of 2001! That is a long time for no major crashes and only on fatality in the last seven years for the Major Airlines in the US.
Even when there is a problem on an airplane, if an engine fails on takeoff or an engine fire etc.. 99% of the time the plane lands safely. Planes these days are amazing piece of technology and the pilots are trained better than ever. If you not afraid to drive in a car you should not be afraid to fly in a plane.
Just sit back relax and try to enjoy the flight. Its one of the safest things you can do much safer than driving a car, walking down the street, or even sleeping in your house. More people have died on North American highways in the year 2006 than the amount of people who have died in powered flight aviation whole 104 year history!
Do all the planets in our solar system orbit the sun in a single plane?
Do all the planets orbit the sun in a single plane, or do they have their own planes of orbit (forming an ellipsoid)?
I suspect that they are not all in a single plane. This is because, when we see the planets in the sky, we need to look above into the sky, each planet seen at various angles from the Earth's horizon. Further, if all the planets were in the same plane we should not have been able to see them.
If they are not in a single plane, is it only for ease of representing that all pictures of the solar system depict the planets in a single plane with the sun?|||They are very close to all being in the same plane, but slightly off. The reason we see planets up in the sky is because the earth is on a tilted angle, so it's like we're looking out with our heads tilted to one side which is why planets appear above the horizon.|||They are not quite on the same plane but very close. All eight planet orbits are within 7 degrees of Earth's orbit while the dwarf planet Pluto's is at 17 degrees.
The Moon is also close to this plane. This means that the Moon, Sun and planets rise in the east and set in the west and follow a very close to the same path across the sky.|||They aren't precisely in the same plane, but they are fairly close. This is not a coincidence, it has to do with the forces involved during the formation of star systems. There are other objects, such as some KBOs and comets, which orbit well outside that plane, but no planets.|||They're approximately in a single plane, but some of the orbits tilt more than others. Pluto's orbit tilts by 17 degrees, one of the reasons it's not a major planet.
Far, far out in the solar system, in the Oort cloud, the objects there are in a nearly spherical swarm.|||No, but given the sheer size of the solar system the difference isn't that great. The only planet that revolved at a considerable angle to the plane was Pluto, but as you know it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet.|||yes.... but if you find a site like this one, you can get a pretty fair idea of how they're really tilted al little .....
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/鈥?/a>|||just imagine small spherical object (planet) on its own big oval ring....
x 9 with the sun in the middle of it all.... so no, not all on one plane
I suspect that they are not all in a single plane. This is because, when we see the planets in the sky, we need to look above into the sky, each planet seen at various angles from the Earth's horizon. Further, if all the planets were in the same plane we should not have been able to see them.
If they are not in a single plane, is it only for ease of representing that all pictures of the solar system depict the planets in a single plane with the sun?|||They are very close to all being in the same plane, but slightly off. The reason we see planets up in the sky is because the earth is on a tilted angle, so it's like we're looking out with our heads tilted to one side which is why planets appear above the horizon.|||They are not quite on the same plane but very close. All eight planet orbits are within 7 degrees of Earth's orbit while the dwarf planet Pluto's is at 17 degrees.
The Moon is also close to this plane. This means that the Moon, Sun and planets rise in the east and set in the west and follow a very close to the same path across the sky.|||They aren't precisely in the same plane, but they are fairly close. This is not a coincidence, it has to do with the forces involved during the formation of star systems. There are other objects, such as some KBOs and comets, which orbit well outside that plane, but no planets.|||They're approximately in a single plane, but some of the orbits tilt more than others. Pluto's orbit tilts by 17 degrees, one of the reasons it's not a major planet.
Far, far out in the solar system, in the Oort cloud, the objects there are in a nearly spherical swarm.|||No, but given the sheer size of the solar system the difference isn't that great. The only planet that revolved at a considerable angle to the plane was Pluto, but as you know it has been reclassified as a dwarf planet.|||yes.... but if you find a site like this one, you can get a pretty fair idea of how they're really tilted al little .....
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/鈥?/a>|||just imagine small spherical object (planet) on its own big oval ring....
x 9 with the sun in the middle of it all.... so no, not all on one plane
Is it possible for a commercial plane to glide safely to the ground after engine failure?
I thought that plane design would allow this to be possible and also allow for the pilot to dump excess fuel so that a plane crash would not lead to such catastrophic outcomes as is often the case.|||There have in fact been two recent instances of a commercial airliner suffering fuel exhaustion and having to be piloted to a dead-stick landing.
The 'Gimli Glider', an Air Canada Boeing 767, was loaded with insufficient fuel due to confusion between metric and English units of weight. It glided to a landing in Gimli, Manitoba in 1983.
The 'Azores Glider' is an Air Transat Airbus A330 which glided to a dead-stick landing in the Azores in 2001.
There is not a 'certain speed' at which an aircraft can glide. Any aircraft can glide at a variety of airspeeds depending upon angle of attack. Each aircraft type does however have a glide ratio defined at max lift/drag ratio.
Furthermore, glide speed does not necessarily correlate directly with size (weight) of aircraft, but with wing loading and wing aspect ratio.
Many, but not all, commercial airliners have fuel jettison capability. Search www.airliners.net for a very recent thread containing a comprehensive list of aircraft types with this capability.|||The plane can glide with no power. controls will be very tight,but it can be landed safely,provided there is room enough to do this. Most crashes happen shortly after take off and with no power you cannot turn around. I would hate to be piloting a commercial airliner on it's way down,...........................who knows what would be going through your mind. Keep in mind the speeds that these planes cruise at,......................not much time to find a perfect put down area.|||It is possible for any aircraft to glide ... as long as it has enough altitude to generate forward speed (by lowering the nose) ... the problem is how far will it glide.
Aircraft engines are becoming ... or should I say have become much more reliable than those of 'yesteryear' ... for all engines to fail on a commercial aircraft means that you are really realy having a very bad day
All aircraft have different glide performance (drift down) characteristics.
All aircraft are NOT designed to dump fuel.|||Yes, a few years ago an Air Ansat B-767 glided 100+ miles after a fuel leak and bad cockpit procedures resulted in all fuel being lost. The aircraft landed with no loss of life at a US Air Force base in the Azores. The plane laneded very fast and the wheels and tires were destroyed.|||It depends a great deal on the airplane's aerodynamics and current loading. An experienced pilot flying in a non-jet plane with lots of wing area, in visual sight of an airport, should be able to execute a safe landing by maintaining the minimum landing speed to an unoccupied runway with minimal crosswinds. Forget about dumping fuel in this kind of emergency.|||Absolutely.
Total loss of engine power followed by a glide to a successful emergency landing has actually happened TWICE:
Air Transat Flight 236 (not "Air Ansat" as written above) %26amp; Air Canada 143, commonly known as the "Gimli Glider" as it glided to the closed air base in Gimli, Manitoba
Read about the incidents here-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Transat鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glide鈥?/a>
There have also been many, MANY incidents where airlines have lost power in one engine and have continued on safely, not needing to glide at all.|||Absolutly. All aircarft have a certain speed at which they glide, larger ones just have higher speeds.|||well united flight 811 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZjclTQwW鈥?/a> landed with only one engin but those versions of he 747 the 747-100 was not designed to fly with only one engine yet it landed safetly then I heard of a british airways 747 that lost all engines but landed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJXvXMQ9鈥?/a>
Cheers
The 'Gimli Glider', an Air Canada Boeing 767, was loaded with insufficient fuel due to confusion between metric and English units of weight. It glided to a landing in Gimli, Manitoba in 1983.
The 'Azores Glider' is an Air Transat Airbus A330 which glided to a dead-stick landing in the Azores in 2001.
There is not a 'certain speed' at which an aircraft can glide. Any aircraft can glide at a variety of airspeeds depending upon angle of attack. Each aircraft type does however have a glide ratio defined at max lift/drag ratio.
Furthermore, glide speed does not necessarily correlate directly with size (weight) of aircraft, but with wing loading and wing aspect ratio.
Many, but not all, commercial airliners have fuel jettison capability. Search www.airliners.net for a very recent thread containing a comprehensive list of aircraft types with this capability.|||The plane can glide with no power. controls will be very tight,but it can be landed safely,provided there is room enough to do this. Most crashes happen shortly after take off and with no power you cannot turn around. I would hate to be piloting a commercial airliner on it's way down,...........................who knows what would be going through your mind. Keep in mind the speeds that these planes cruise at,......................not much time to find a perfect put down area.|||It is possible for any aircraft to glide ... as long as it has enough altitude to generate forward speed (by lowering the nose) ... the problem is how far will it glide.
Aircraft engines are becoming ... or should I say have become much more reliable than those of 'yesteryear' ... for all engines to fail on a commercial aircraft means that you are really realy having a very bad day
All aircraft have different glide performance (drift down) characteristics.
All aircraft are NOT designed to dump fuel.|||Yes, a few years ago an Air Ansat B-767 glided 100+ miles after a fuel leak and bad cockpit procedures resulted in all fuel being lost. The aircraft landed with no loss of life at a US Air Force base in the Azores. The plane laneded very fast and the wheels and tires were destroyed.|||It depends a great deal on the airplane's aerodynamics and current loading. An experienced pilot flying in a non-jet plane with lots of wing area, in visual sight of an airport, should be able to execute a safe landing by maintaining the minimum landing speed to an unoccupied runway with minimal crosswinds. Forget about dumping fuel in this kind of emergency.|||Absolutely.
Total loss of engine power followed by a glide to a successful emergency landing has actually happened TWICE:
Air Transat Flight 236 (not "Air Ansat" as written above) %26amp; Air Canada 143, commonly known as the "Gimli Glider" as it glided to the closed air base in Gimli, Manitoba
Read about the incidents here-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Transat鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glide鈥?/a>
There have also been many, MANY incidents where airlines have lost power in one engine and have continued on safely, not needing to glide at all.|||Absolutly. All aircarft have a certain speed at which they glide, larger ones just have higher speeds.|||well united flight 811 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZjclTQwW鈥?/a> landed with only one engin but those versions of he 747 the 747-100 was not designed to fly with only one engine yet it landed safetly then I heard of a british airways 747 that lost all engines but landed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJXvXMQ9鈥?/a>
Cheers
How does a plane take off or land on water if it has wheels?
I just watched an episode of "Miami Vice" with my unlce. I think it was called "Trust Fund Pirates" about a pilot that the cops get to help them catch some smugglers that were killing people. There was a pilot that landed his private plane on the water and took off from the water, but his plne had wheels. My uncle said this would be impossible to do. Is that true? Or is there some way that he could actually do that?|||It is impossible to land on the water with wheels. But most of the seaplanes are "amphibians", they can be landed on both water and land. And they have landing gears that are inside the pontoons, and they're retractable. So if they land on water, they have to retract the wheels so that the wheels will not touch the water and flip over.|||floats that contain wheels
continuity prob in show showed wrong plane|||It could have been a mistake on the part of the TV show. But some planes have both wheels and floats. I think the wheels are retractable; they go into the floats. If you land on water, you don't have to drop the wheels.
With a float plane, you have to have retractable fins to steer with in the water for takeoff. Line the plane up in the water so that you are taking off into the wind. But when you are landing, retract the fins, otherwise they will get torn off!|||Yes, it can be done if the aircraft is properly equippped.
Aside of the great photos of the Lake Amphibia already posted, here are float planes that have wheels inside their pontoons so they can land on water or terra firma:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/04099鈥?/a>
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/02915鈥?/a>
There is a float plane at my local airport and, yes, it sure does look odd landing on a runway! Talk about a high flare.....|||No, there is no way a plane with just wheels could land on or take off from water, unless it's very shallow, like a beach.
A seaplane has wheels, but they are embedded in pontoons, which keep the plane afloat.|||There are amphibious aircraft. These have wheels for operation on land and also floats or a sealed hull for operation on water.|||An amphibian plane has a set of retractable wheels, which enables it to take off and land on both land and water.|||The airplane can land on water or land. There are airplanes that have wheels that load up inside the plane so it can land on the water, and then the wheels can come out to land on land.|||Not very specific...were they pontoons with built in retractable wheels. Did the plane have retractable landing gear....some planes are made to land belly down in the water....but if it was a fixed landing gear system....the hydrodynamics would almost make it impossible to do...a little plane only needs to go about 80 knots flaps up or 60 knots, flaps down....but its the stability that would be messed up. I would say NO. not possible|||alot of times the floats on floater planes have small wheels that fit in them. this allows for taking off or landing in both water and on land.|||Some planes have pontoons and wheels so they can land on water and land. Also, some people install pontoons on their planes so they can land on water and the wheels stay on, probably this was the case.|||Uh, yeah. He's right. It is impossible. There are only certain planes that can take off and land from water. That's why passenger planes come with rafts and life vests.|||simple. you have a 2 part question. 1. can a plane land on water that has wheels? YES. it's called a crash landing.So....hang tight.
2. Can a plane takeoff from water with wheels? YES. if they are pertruding slightly out of a pontoon.
3. if it has no pontoons? you have no takeoff.
continuity prob in show showed wrong plane|||It could have been a mistake on the part of the TV show. But some planes have both wheels and floats. I think the wheels are retractable; they go into the floats. If you land on water, you don't have to drop the wheels.
With a float plane, you have to have retractable fins to steer with in the water for takeoff. Line the plane up in the water so that you are taking off into the wind. But when you are landing, retract the fins, otherwise they will get torn off!|||Yes, it can be done if the aircraft is properly equippped.
Aside of the great photos of the Lake Amphibia already posted, here are float planes that have wheels inside their pontoons so they can land on water or terra firma:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/04099鈥?/a>
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/02915鈥?/a>
There is a float plane at my local airport and, yes, it sure does look odd landing on a runway! Talk about a high flare.....|||No, there is no way a plane with just wheels could land on or take off from water, unless it's very shallow, like a beach.
A seaplane has wheels, but they are embedded in pontoons, which keep the plane afloat.|||There are amphibious aircraft. These have wheels for operation on land and also floats or a sealed hull for operation on water.|||An amphibian plane has a set of retractable wheels, which enables it to take off and land on both land and water.|||The airplane can land on water or land. There are airplanes that have wheels that load up inside the plane so it can land on the water, and then the wheels can come out to land on land.|||Not very specific...were they pontoons with built in retractable wheels. Did the plane have retractable landing gear....some planes are made to land belly down in the water....but if it was a fixed landing gear system....the hydrodynamics would almost make it impossible to do...a little plane only needs to go about 80 knots flaps up or 60 knots, flaps down....but its the stability that would be messed up. I would say NO. not possible|||alot of times the floats on floater planes have small wheels that fit in them. this allows for taking off or landing in both water and on land.|||Some planes have pontoons and wheels so they can land on water and land. Also, some people install pontoons on their planes so they can land on water and the wheels stay on, probably this was the case.|||Uh, yeah. He's right. It is impossible. There are only certain planes that can take off and land from water. That's why passenger planes come with rafts and life vests.|||simple. you have a 2 part question. 1. can a plane land on water that has wheels? YES. it's called a crash landing.So....hang tight.
2. Can a plane takeoff from water with wheels? YES. if they are pertruding slightly out of a pontoon.
3. if it has no pontoons? you have no takeoff.
What are the chances of a Plane hitting someone?
I mean like in a plane crash what are the chances that the plane would land on some one?|||I don't know, but I heard about a woman who hit a commuter jet when she was driving down the road one day. They actually crossed the highway with the planes to take them to the repair hangar. How do you explain THAT to the insurance company??|||Oh mentally challenged one, the person you picked for "best answer" didn't even answer your question. HELLOOOOOOOO.
|||The chances are SO slim that you need not concern yourself at all.|||1 in a 1000000|||so slight it might as well be zero|||Pretty insignificant risk, unless of course YOU happen to get hit, thenit's like 100+%|||your chances of getting leprosy are higher than getting hit by a plane crash. There have only been a few instances where a few has run of the end of the runway and hit a house,,, and that was in a third world country where they build near the runway...In America i only know of one of hand and that was in chicago when a southwest plane ran off the runway hit a car and killed a little boy,, and i think some were hurt 20 years ago in dallas...|||well for starters, the earth is 70% water. Then it all depends on the population density of where you land. If it's like 4 per Sq. Mile and the plane crashes, the crash site would only take up less than 1/4 sq. mile. It really depends. Chances are slim though so dont worry about it.|||The chances are less than getting hit by lightning or winning the lottery jackpot. That said, don't buy a house right off the end of the runway and you won't tempt fate.|||....the chances of an airplane crashing is already extremely slim.....theoretically its also unlikely the plane will even crash on land and even less likely to hit a person.......although you do have to take into consideration that most accidents happen on takeoff or landing......but still, extremely slim.|||if the planes fuel is low
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|||The chances are SO slim that you need not concern yourself at all.|||1 in a 1000000|||so slight it might as well be zero|||Pretty insignificant risk, unless of course YOU happen to get hit, thenit's like 100+%|||your chances of getting leprosy are higher than getting hit by a plane crash. There have only been a few instances where a few has run of the end of the runway and hit a house,,, and that was in a third world country where they build near the runway...In America i only know of one of hand and that was in chicago when a southwest plane ran off the runway hit a car and killed a little boy,, and i think some were hurt 20 years ago in dallas...|||well for starters, the earth is 70% water. Then it all depends on the population density of where you land. If it's like 4 per Sq. Mile and the plane crashes, the crash site would only take up less than 1/4 sq. mile. It really depends. Chances are slim though so dont worry about it.|||The chances are less than getting hit by lightning or winning the lottery jackpot. That said, don't buy a house right off the end of the runway and you won't tempt fate.|||....the chances of an airplane crashing is already extremely slim.....theoretically its also unlikely the plane will even crash on land and even less likely to hit a person.......although you do have to take into consideration that most accidents happen on takeoff or landing......but still, extremely slim.|||if the planes fuel is low
How did the plane crash that killed the Marshall University athletes and fans happen?
I know that the weather was poor, but do they know exactly why the plane went down?|||You can read a summary of the National Transportation Safety Board report on the causes of the accident here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Ai鈥?/a>
It's in the section headed "Aftermath."
This is a link to the full 81 page NTSB report on the accident - PDF (Adobe Acrobat format);
http://www.marshall.edu/library/speccoll鈥?/a>
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Ai鈥?/a>
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What would you do if your plane was hijacked, and you had access to a weapon?
If you were on a plane and suddenly people stand up at the same time, kill the hidden flight marshal, and say that you're being hijacked, would you fight back? What if they had guns? Would you take the marshal's gun and fight back Rambo-style? Would you somehow rally the other passengers to fight back? Would you just follow the hijackers' instructions even considering that they might crash the plane into something? What would you do in this dreary situation? Do you have combat or pilot training? I don't mean to offend anybody with this hypothetical question.|||life is strong
I think after 9/11 almost everybody would fight to save his life
I sure would, but I'd probably try alone rather then trying to trust somebody who might prove stupid...|||I would fight back if I could.|||You have to play the time right. If you tip your hand too early, you could be taken out of the equation.|||I WOULD USE THE WEAPON|||If I could get the gun without the hi-jackers knowledge, I would assess the situation and then do what seemed best. If they knew I had it, I would just try to take as many down as I could, right away. I'm very good and very fast with a handgun, as compared with most folks, but the odds would be bad in either case. I could only hope to take enough hi-jackers down that other passengers could finish the job. Explosive decompression, by the way, is not the catastrophic event that some folks seem to think it is. It takes a hell of a lot more than a pistol or rifle bullet to bring down a plane, unless the bullet goes into the pilot and co-pilot.|||I would hand the weapon to someone who knows how to use them.|||Dont say that
lol
im 13 and im flyin' by myself monday
but if that happened i would jump out of the plane when i knew where water was|||You watch too many Stallone movies.
"Let's roll!"|||I will wait a while as to get the right moment to attack them, but definitely attack them.|||First thing i ould do is clean the poop out of my pants.
Then hope that al gore was on the plane so that he could use his quick realistic wit to talk the hijackers to change their lifes, and become buddhist monks
I think after 9/11 almost everybody would fight to save his life
I sure would, but I'd probably try alone rather then trying to trust somebody who might prove stupid...|||I would fight back if I could.|||You have to play the time right. If you tip your hand too early, you could be taken out of the equation.|||I WOULD USE THE WEAPON|||If I could get the gun without the hi-jackers knowledge, I would assess the situation and then do what seemed best. If they knew I had it, I would just try to take as many down as I could, right away. I'm very good and very fast with a handgun, as compared with most folks, but the odds would be bad in either case. I could only hope to take enough hi-jackers down that other passengers could finish the job. Explosive decompression, by the way, is not the catastrophic event that some folks seem to think it is. It takes a hell of a lot more than a pistol or rifle bullet to bring down a plane, unless the bullet goes into the pilot and co-pilot.|||I would hand the weapon to someone who knows how to use them.|||Dont say that
lol
im 13 and im flyin' by myself monday
but if that happened i would jump out of the plane when i knew where water was|||You watch too many Stallone movies.
"Let's roll!"|||I will wait a while as to get the right moment to attack them, but definitely attack them.|||First thing i ould do is clean the poop out of my pants.
Then hope that al gore was on the plane so that he could use his quick realistic wit to talk the hijackers to change their lifes, and become buddhist monks
How can I be sure air plane seats are large enough?
MY husband and I are both very large people. We are planing a trip using travelosity for our flight and lodging. I am concerned about our plane seats not being large enough. Is there any way to secure larger seats? Please help!!!|||Aircraft seats are built to maximize the amount of people that can fit on any given aircraft. Because of that, they are not large or comfy. They are built with the "average height and weight" in mind. If you are looking for "larger seats" I would buy a first class ticket. They are wider and offer more leg room than coach. This option may not be available if you are flying on a commuter plane, as they do not have a first class cabin.
The other option is to purchase 2 coach seats side by side. The airline I work for mandates this if you are too large for one seat. If it's just leg room you are looking for then book a seat in an exit row.
Booking flights through travelocity may get you a deal, but they can not answer any direct questions about the airline you are flying on. For information call the airline directly and a customer service agent will be happy to answer your questions.
I hope this information helps.|||buy first class.
i might be wrong but some carriers may charge you for an extra seat if you're too large|||Pay double, or if you don't get stuck your ok|||First class might have larger seating. They definitely have more space, but not sure if the seat itself is larger.|||Book on a cargo airline, not a passenger one.|||If you think economy class seats are unbearably small, you might have to fly in business class or first class. However, not all seats are created equal, not even in the same class. Go to seatguru.com and find the seat map for the aircraft you're flying on. It tells you which seats have extra legroom, reduced legroom, extra recline, reduced recline, increased width, etc.|||I'd suggest making a phone call to the airline company you plan on flying with and asking for measurements. I'm sure if you called in advance, they would be able to get you the information before your trip.|||book four conecting seats|||first class is roomier. good luck.|||well they are pretty small, I would talk to the airline where you plan on booking your trip with.
The seat in the exit row have extra leg room|||You can generally find out what type of plane you'll be flying on when you book your flight; and then usually on the airline's website you can find the specifications of that plane, including the size of the seats. Personally I would recommend Midwest Airlines, as their seats are incredibly comfortable.|||there is no such thing as a "larger" seat...just call the airline and explain it to them...they will be able to help you out better than we can|||depending on what airline and aircraft, you could call the airline and ask and if your too big you can buy 3 connecting seats and raise the armrests for the two of you.|||...if you have to ask... you're probably too large! They are like bucket seats in a Miata.
I'm 6 foot 1, lean at 190 and economy seats are uncomfortable for me, my knees hit the seat in front of me, my shoulders are wider than the arm rests, I can't get comfy no matter how much I drink! I go eco plus whenever possible.
if you are large in the tall sense, you'll want economy plus or business class to be comfy. If you are fat, you should go in first class, or buy 3 seats in a row.
The economy plus seats won't do you much good if you're fat, they are still slim (just more leg room).|||Get weighed in near the baggage scale
The other option is to purchase 2 coach seats side by side. The airline I work for mandates this if you are too large for one seat. If it's just leg room you are looking for then book a seat in an exit row.
Booking flights through travelocity may get you a deal, but they can not answer any direct questions about the airline you are flying on. For information call the airline directly and a customer service agent will be happy to answer your questions.
I hope this information helps.|||buy first class.
i might be wrong but some carriers may charge you for an extra seat if you're too large|||Pay double, or if you don't get stuck your ok|||First class might have larger seating. They definitely have more space, but not sure if the seat itself is larger.|||Book on a cargo airline, not a passenger one.|||If you think economy class seats are unbearably small, you might have to fly in business class or first class. However, not all seats are created equal, not even in the same class. Go to seatguru.com and find the seat map for the aircraft you're flying on. It tells you which seats have extra legroom, reduced legroom, extra recline, reduced recline, increased width, etc.|||I'd suggest making a phone call to the airline company you plan on flying with and asking for measurements. I'm sure if you called in advance, they would be able to get you the information before your trip.|||book four conecting seats|||first class is roomier. good luck.|||well they are pretty small, I would talk to the airline where you plan on booking your trip with.
The seat in the exit row have extra leg room|||You can generally find out what type of plane you'll be flying on when you book your flight; and then usually on the airline's website you can find the specifications of that plane, including the size of the seats. Personally I would recommend Midwest Airlines, as their seats are incredibly comfortable.|||there is no such thing as a "larger" seat...just call the airline and explain it to them...they will be able to help you out better than we can|||depending on what airline and aircraft, you could call the airline and ask and if your too big you can buy 3 connecting seats and raise the armrests for the two of you.|||...if you have to ask... you're probably too large! They are like bucket seats in a Miata.
I'm 6 foot 1, lean at 190 and economy seats are uncomfortable for me, my knees hit the seat in front of me, my shoulders are wider than the arm rests, I can't get comfy no matter how much I drink! I go eco plus whenever possible.
if you are large in the tall sense, you'll want economy plus or business class to be comfy. If you are fat, you should go in first class, or buy 3 seats in a row.
The economy plus seats won't do you much good if you're fat, they are still slim (just more leg room).|||Get weighed in near the baggage scale
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
When is the next fast passenger plane going to be in operation?
I mean seriously they haven't got faster for decades now and with the Concorde out of action i cant see any relief on the horizon. They are making bigger planes but that's easy, build a fast plane. Can you see any relief in the next 50 years? I am serious!|||with the way climate change is and carbon emissions are, I cant see it happening for a while sadly. Until a clean way of running a supersonic aircraft is found, I think most airlines will be looking at efficiency rather than speed. The most positive developments on the horizon for commercial aviation are the scramjet type propulsion system and suborbital flight, these technologies, I think we will see instead of a normal supersonic aircraft.|||I don't think so in the next 50 years with today world.|||the neighborhoods are not ready any for sonic booms so their not going to get much faster when i was a kid in Redondo Beach about 2 a day was plenty|||Doubt it. Planes get close to super sonic, but going faster than that is just too inefficient. Passengers rather pay less and arrive later than pay more than arrive faster. Also, there is that pesky sonic boom...until there is some scientific breakthrough to alleviate the sonic boom, you will not see real demand to go M1.0|||The Concorde was a great jet but the sonic boom over populated areas means that it can only fly supersonic over the ocean or remote areas. It's not that they can't make the jet. Lockheed Martin have already developed aircraft that have "supercruise" meaning that they can constantly fly at supersonic speeds without afterburners with the same fuel efficiency as a jet that is flying slower. But again, you can't just go around cracking the sound barrier anywhere. Being in Naval aviation, I have had fighters go supersonic right over my head and it almost knocked me over. Every car alarm in the area would go off.|||I'd REALLY like to ride in an SST, see it brought outta the woods! It could cross the Atlantic in about 1/6th the time of conventional planes! Sonic Booms were a problem for the cities it passed over though. May NEVER see a machine like it again.|||thats a very good question. i agree that we hardly, if not at all, improved on our planes in the last 50 years. they should make more faster planes and not worry a lot on how big a plane is or anything.
What are some ways to relieve yourself while traveling on a plane?
How can you sleep better on a plane? What can you do when you don't feel good on a plane? What can you do when you are sick on a plane? What can you do when you have nothing to do on a plane?|||More than about 6 hours in an airplane is really tough, especially if you are in economy class. The result is usually called "jet lag".
The time change is part of "jet lag", but only part. For example, people experience jet lag when traveling from North America to South America even when they don't change time zones. Dehydration caused by dry air in the cabin is as important as the time change, and dehydration can be cumulative + aggravated by your environment/activities before the flight. Jet lag can be much worse on the return leg of a relatively short trip because you never really recovered from the lag incurred on the first leg. It can also be aggravated by what you do between trips.
I have not found anything that eliminates jet lag, but staying hydrated helps reduce it. Water and non-carbonated liquids are best. Avoid drinking a lot of anything with caffeine, including colas. Lots of alcohol also aggravates the dehydration and you may have a hangover before the end of a long flight.
Wear clothing that is comfortable. Especially avoid tight clothing or shoes - your body will swell during a long flight.
Sleeping on the flight (even if it isn't very good sleep) also helps. The seats are MUCH, MUCH better in business and first class on long distance flights so upgrade if you can. If you can't upgrade, select a window seat so you can pile extra pillows %26amp; blankets against the interior of the cabin to lean against for a bit of extra comfort. A sleep mask (like www.mindfold.com) and earplugs may help you sleep.
You can choose to take something to help you sleep on the plane, but try it first. Many sleep aids can make you groggy long after you need to wake up. I just use aspirin.
Get up and walk around every few hours. Do some stretching exercises - there is usually room by the exterior doors.
Airlines really try to provide good in-flight entertainment on long distance flights. The airline鈥檚 website may list the films %26amp; music available and may even give the menu. However, you can鈥檛 absolutely count on the in-flight entertainment.
Bring one or more books that you have started and know you like. It is really annoying to open a new book on a flight and realize you don't find it interesting. Things like an I-Pod, Gameboy or PSP, MP3 player, and non-electronic options like crossword puzzles are a good idea.
If you have a long layover during the trip, check with the airline(s) to see if you can purchase ($25 to $50) a 1-day pass to their airport lounge. Lounges offer a comfortable, safe place to wait between flights and refreshments are included in the membership. Some lounges even have showers (a Godsend after a long flight). Delta's Crown Room and United's Red Carpet Club are examples.
You may be wasted when you get to your destination, even if you fly business or first class. Don't schedule anything important the day you get there. At least try to avoid driving a car - take taxis.
Speed your body's adjustment to local time by living on the local schedule: Stay awake until local bedtime at your destination and stay in bed until local morning. If you absolutely must take a nap make sure you don't sleep more than 3 hours. Eat meals at the normal local time. And so on.
It still takes me 1 day per hour of time change to fully adjust (a 7 hour time difference takes me a full week to get over).|||1)bring gum so your ears can pop.
2) read a book or magazine
3) try to sleep
4) listen to a cd or ipod or mp3 player.
hope that helps|||Can't sleep? Take a sleeping pill
Sick? Um, take medicine
Don't feel good? See above
Nothing to do? Watch a movie, listen to Ipod, pray, think, plan, talk to person next to you, read a book|||most of the time when i go on a plane im scared. that is why i buy some sleeping pills from a drug store and before the plane goes up im right asllep and by the time it lands the flight is over.|||To answer your questions in order:
1. There is a toilet in the back.
2. Relax and grab a pillow and blankie.
3. Take Dramamine.
4. See the answer to #1 or use the air sickness bag...eat saltines. Read the dosage levels on the Dramamine before you take it during air sickness.
5. Look out the window and enjoy the wonderful view. :)|||To relieve yourself, please use the bathroom. To sleep better, if you don't feel well or are sick, take a pill. If you have nothing to do, see above.|||you know what..you should asked the stewardess..you should eat alot of food becoz you have to pay high cost.. you should eat a lot|||well, i think the best way is to overcome it. when riding a plane, bring a gum or candy for the pressure thats gonna block your eardrums in some way. i say bring a book/magazine that is nice for you youll have something to do. or bring mp3 if you have. you can sleep on the plane so itll be fast. dont sleep day before your trip so youll be sleepy in the plane. good luck. hope thisll help.|||*(I believe the asker meant to relieve boredom or feeling sick, not to "relieve" one's self. Most people know where the bathroom is on a plane.)
Tips for air travel:
Sleep mask. They really help.
Electronic noise-cancelling headphones such as those made by BOSE (expensive.)
Get up and walk around once in a while if it's a long flight.
Motion-sickness pills taken in advance of leaving for the airport.
Books, magazines, a laptop, an iPod or DVD player, crossword, word search or soduku puzzles. I actually really enjoy SkyMall, that in-flight shopping catalog.|||just relax
or if you had a jet log chew a chewing gum
The time change is part of "jet lag", but only part. For example, people experience jet lag when traveling from North America to South America even when they don't change time zones. Dehydration caused by dry air in the cabin is as important as the time change, and dehydration can be cumulative + aggravated by your environment/activities before the flight. Jet lag can be much worse on the return leg of a relatively short trip because you never really recovered from the lag incurred on the first leg. It can also be aggravated by what you do between trips.
I have not found anything that eliminates jet lag, but staying hydrated helps reduce it. Water and non-carbonated liquids are best. Avoid drinking a lot of anything with caffeine, including colas. Lots of alcohol also aggravates the dehydration and you may have a hangover before the end of a long flight.
Wear clothing that is comfortable. Especially avoid tight clothing or shoes - your body will swell during a long flight.
Sleeping on the flight (even if it isn't very good sleep) also helps. The seats are MUCH, MUCH better in business and first class on long distance flights so upgrade if you can. If you can't upgrade, select a window seat so you can pile extra pillows %26amp; blankets against the interior of the cabin to lean against for a bit of extra comfort. A sleep mask (like www.mindfold.com) and earplugs may help you sleep.
You can choose to take something to help you sleep on the plane, but try it first. Many sleep aids can make you groggy long after you need to wake up. I just use aspirin.
Get up and walk around every few hours. Do some stretching exercises - there is usually room by the exterior doors.
Airlines really try to provide good in-flight entertainment on long distance flights. The airline鈥檚 website may list the films %26amp; music available and may even give the menu. However, you can鈥檛 absolutely count on the in-flight entertainment.
Bring one or more books that you have started and know you like. It is really annoying to open a new book on a flight and realize you don't find it interesting. Things like an I-Pod, Gameboy or PSP, MP3 player, and non-electronic options like crossword puzzles are a good idea.
If you have a long layover during the trip, check with the airline(s) to see if you can purchase ($25 to $50) a 1-day pass to their airport lounge. Lounges offer a comfortable, safe place to wait between flights and refreshments are included in the membership. Some lounges even have showers (a Godsend after a long flight). Delta's Crown Room and United's Red Carpet Club are examples.
You may be wasted when you get to your destination, even if you fly business or first class. Don't schedule anything important the day you get there. At least try to avoid driving a car - take taxis.
Speed your body's adjustment to local time by living on the local schedule: Stay awake until local bedtime at your destination and stay in bed until local morning. If you absolutely must take a nap make sure you don't sleep more than 3 hours. Eat meals at the normal local time. And so on.
It still takes me 1 day per hour of time change to fully adjust (a 7 hour time difference takes me a full week to get over).|||1)bring gum so your ears can pop.
2) read a book or magazine
3) try to sleep
4) listen to a cd or ipod or mp3 player.
hope that helps|||Can't sleep? Take a sleeping pill
Sick? Um, take medicine
Don't feel good? See above
Nothing to do? Watch a movie, listen to Ipod, pray, think, plan, talk to person next to you, read a book|||most of the time when i go on a plane im scared. that is why i buy some sleeping pills from a drug store and before the plane goes up im right asllep and by the time it lands the flight is over.|||To answer your questions in order:
1. There is a toilet in the back.
2. Relax and grab a pillow and blankie.
3. Take Dramamine.
4. See the answer to #1 or use the air sickness bag...eat saltines. Read the dosage levels on the Dramamine before you take it during air sickness.
5. Look out the window and enjoy the wonderful view. :)|||To relieve yourself, please use the bathroom. To sleep better, if you don't feel well or are sick, take a pill. If you have nothing to do, see above.|||you know what..you should asked the stewardess..you should eat alot of food becoz you have to pay high cost.. you should eat a lot|||well, i think the best way is to overcome it. when riding a plane, bring a gum or candy for the pressure thats gonna block your eardrums in some way. i say bring a book/magazine that is nice for you youll have something to do. or bring mp3 if you have. you can sleep on the plane so itll be fast. dont sleep day before your trip so youll be sleepy in the plane. good luck. hope thisll help.|||*(I believe the asker meant to relieve boredom or feeling sick, not to "relieve" one's self. Most people know where the bathroom is on a plane.)
Tips for air travel:
Sleep mask. They really help.
Electronic noise-cancelling headphones such as those made by BOSE (expensive.)
Get up and walk around once in a while if it's a long flight.
Motion-sickness pills taken in advance of leaving for the airport.
Books, magazines, a laptop, an iPod or DVD player, crossword, word search or soduku puzzles. I actually really enjoy SkyMall, that in-flight shopping catalog.|||just relax
or if you had a jet log chew a chewing gum
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