Has an a-10 ever shot down another aircraft?
The A-10 was used in combat for the first time during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, destroying more than 900 Iraqi tanks, 2,000 other military vehicles and 1,200 artillery pieces. During the campaign the A-10s also shot down two Iraqi helicopters by means of their powerful GAU-8/A Avenger cannon.
Who is the best fighter pilot of all time?
Erich Hartmann
How do fighter pilots pee or poop?
Piddle Packs are small bags male fighter pilots use to pee while in flight. Piddle-packs are the ultimate long road trip solution. They are specially shaped bags with absorbent beads in them.
Do pilots have their own bathroom?
Of course they use the bathroom, they do. When one of the pilots needs to use the facilities, a flight attendant goes into the cockpit, the pilot who needs to answer the call of nature leaves the cockpit, and the door locked, insuring there are two members of the crew on the flight deck.
Do planes really drop poop?
Blue ice, in the context of aviation, is frozen sewage material that has leaked mid-flight from commercial aircraft lavatory waste systems. Airlines are not allowed to dump their waste tanks in mid-flight, and pilots have no mechanism by which to do so; however, leaks sometimes do occur.
Do pilots cheat?
The fact is that yes pilots are constantly being placed in situations that could welcome cheating, but the reality is people are disloyal in their relationships regardless of their profession, and not all pilots fall under this general stereotype. Dating or marrying a pilot does however take a certain type of person.
Who are pilots most likely to marry?
Female aircraft pilots and flight engineers are most likely to marry female registered nurses.
What do pilots say before landing?
Thank you.” To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign. “Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing.”
Why do pilots say heavy?
When a pilot uses the phrase “heavy,” he is reminding ATC that his aircraft is large and requires more separation between it and the aircraft following.
Do pilots live shorter lives?
However the subject of what the average life expectancy of an airline pilot has long been debated. Airline Pilots Die Earlier Than Average: “The ALPA data also indicate death rates at younger ages, with an average age at death of 67, compared to 70 for the general population.
Do pilots say over?
OVER means that you have transmitted “your” (pilot’s) message to ATS and expect a reply. OVER and OUT means that you have transmitted your message to ATS and don’t expect a reply from ATS. Another term that is not so widely used is WILCO.
Why do pilots say contact?
After the propeller is pulled through several revolutions, the crewmember would pause and indicate the engine was ready to start. The pilot would respond by shouting “contact” as he switched the magneto switch to both and moved the mixture to full rich.
How much money make a pilot?
Pilot salaries vary according the type of aircraft that they’re flying and how long they’ve been at an airline. The median annual salary for the pilot of a large jet is an impressive $121,408. For a small jet, the median annual salary is $104,219. Non-jet aircraft pilots make significantly less.
How do pilots talk to ATC?
The most common form of communication in aviation, very high frequency (VHF) radio calls are what we use for around 95% of our communications with ATC. In simplified terms, the transmitting station sends a signal that travels in a straight line and is picked up by the receiving station.