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Usually a KC-135 retracts a boom to the aircraft that needs to be fueled and fills up the tank, usually taking less than a minute
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Why is a metal wire connected from an aircraft to the earth during refuelling?
This grounds the aircraft and protects it from any electrical disparity.
What are the safety precautions to be taken during refuelling an aircraft and during transit?
earthing out the fuselage to tanker and ground
When operating within 25 ft of an aircraft where must you park your vehicle?
If it's a refuelling truck I'd park it just in front of the wing.
How do airplanes refuel?
Airplanes refuel in the ground. Trucks carrying airplane fuel come and refuel the aircraft.Some jet aircraft have the capability of refuelling in the air.
What is the Refuelling Safety Zone?
made up of areas with a radius of at least 3 metres, or more if specified by local authorities, from filling and venting points on the aircraft, hydrant pits, fuelling vehicle and its hoses in use.
How do airplanes fly across the world?
The same way they would fly from New York to Los Angeles. If they were attempting to fly around the world this would require in-flight refueling or they will have to stop and refuel.
How long refuelling airplane in la?
The time it takes to refuel an airplane depends on the plane size and flight length. For a large aircraft that is refueling for aÊflight that isÊlonger than 12 hours, refueling can take up to an hour.
What is the danger of static electricity when refuelling aircraft?
When the aeroplanes are charged after travelling in the air and contact with air particle the potential difference between it and the Earth is very high so electrons try to jump from the craft to the Earth to neutralize itself.
How far can the Red Arrows fly before refuelling?
A Hawk 200 which the Red Arrows use at present, can fly about 1,500 miles on full tanks. They are not capable of in-flight refuelling.
What is the name of the Navy Jet used in combat in Vietnam?
There were several Navy jets used in Vietnam, however, the primary fighter aircraft was the F-4 Phantom and the retiring F-8 Crusader. The Navy also used many of their Korean era aircraft in an attack role, one in particular was the A-1 Skyraider. The US Navy also used the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-6 Intruder, and the A-7 Corsair II. The Navy used quite a few specialty aircraft for spotting, surveillance, and refuelling. This was a big period of experimental aircraft for the Navy, but many of these aircraft were not built as the conflict was quickly being brought to a halt. Gene Davis
How do you get a short range aircraft across the Atlantic?
1) Do not carry any passengers or freight. That saves weight and gives you a longer range. 2) Do the trip in a number of stages, refuelling on the way. E.g. USA - Newfoundland - Iceland - Scotland - London. 3) Take all the seats and anything else that is removable out. That saves weight and gives you a longer range. Send the saets by sea (or freight aircraft) and re-install them at the destination.
How are helicopters refueled in air?
Some large helicopters use 'drogue and hose' refuelling
