PinnedCristiWhen do pilots use full thrust during takeoff?Taking off is one of the most critical phases of flight, as it requires the plane to generate enough lift and thrust to overcome its weight…Jan 66Jan 66
PinnedCristiWhat is the weirdest thing you have been stopped for by airport security?This was in December 2016, during my exchange year in Europe. I was at the Lisbon Airport, en route to Frankfurt.Dec 28, 20234Dec 28, 20234
CristiImagine a picturesque, quaint and untouched Himalayan village which is inhabited by roughly 150 to…-1d ago1d ago
CristiWhat’s the most impenetrable place on Earth?I’m going to have to go with Fort Knox.1d ago1d ago
CristiWhat don’t they tell you about retiring early?I retired at 51 eleven years ago. I always planned on retiring as early as I could because both my parents died young and I knew I didn’t…Jun 81Jun 81
CristiWhat do you know that most people don’t?You can know the country from where the product is by seeing the first 3 digits of the barcode.Jun 8Jun 8
CristiHow fast can large cargo ships go? What is the maximum speed that they can safely travel at?The speed of a cargo ship is a fascinating subject, as these vessels are designed to balance efficiency, safety, and the timely delivery of…Jun 8Jun 8
CristiWhat are some mind-blowing facts about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner?The Dreamliner stands out for its exceptional fuel efficiency, being 20% more efficient than its predecessor, the 767. This efficiency is…Jun 8Jun 8
CristiWhy doesn’t the C-130 have jet engines?The C-130 Hercules is designed with turboprop engines instead of pure jet engines, and there are several good reasons for this choice. The…Jun 8Jun 8
CristiIf a passenger 747 airliner, cruising at 30,000 feet, were to run out of fuel shortly after…The scenario you’ve described is quite intriguing and, while highly unlikely, it’s a great way to explore the capabilities of a Boeing 747…Jun 2Jun 2