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Fear of Flying

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Peter Rogers
There are some fears in life that defy reasoning.Fear of spiders may be one, anxiety about lifts is another, and perhaps a anxiety about flying is another.Everyday, thousands of aeroplanes take off around the world, carrying millions of travellers safely to their destination.Flying is among the safest, if not the safest, type of travel available.It is far more secure than getting in the car, yet more than one third of the population still survey a fear of flying...

Check For FOD Before You Fly

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Peter Rogers
What exactly is FOD? It is Foreign Object Particles.It is anything that does not belong exactly where it is.For instance, sticks or stones on the ramp around the airplane are thought FOD.Pens or papers within the floor of the airplane also are regarded FOD.Again, anything that is out of location is foreign object debris.Exactly why is this a problem? Debris on the ground across the airplane could get sucked into the propellar and damage the airplane...