Why do pilots say “Mayday” in an emergency? It has nothing to do with the month of May. In 1923, radio officer Frederick Mockford needed a clear distress word...
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What does the “Fuel Jettison” button actually do? Long-haul aircraft often take off far heavier than their maximum landing weight. In an emergency, landing...
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