CULTURAL QA 08-2023-01 Q1 Whydo passengers never board planes from the right side?
A1 Vishnu Ravi, Aerospace Engineer |Aviation Enthusiast & Content Creator13h Passengers consistently choose the left side for boardingplanes, and it's not without good reason. One of themost compelling factors is the clear separation it provides between passengers and ground crew members. Withground crew handling tasks primarily on the right-hand side, like fuelling andbaggage loading, boarding from the left side ensures smooth foot traffic flow, allowingthem to execute their duties efficiently. Moreover, boarding from the left sidefacilitates the pilot's ability to precisely align the plane door with theterminal, streamlining the passenger exit process. The roots of this boarding tradition can be traced back tonaval practices, where ships had designated port (left) and starboard (right)sides. Since ancient times, the left side, or port side, has been used forembarking and disembarking. Naturally, this practice has transitioned intothe aviation industry, making the left side of aircraft the standard choice forpassenger boarding. In conclusion, the left side is the preferred choice forboarding planes as it ensures passenger safety by keeping them apart fromground crew activities, enhances pilot precisionduring the boarding process, and carries a historical significance from themaritime heritage of boarding ships from the port side. Q2 Isit healthy to eat citrus fruits at night? A2 Weights Loss Diet,Health Director |Loving Father | Business Director May 15 Citrus fruits are apopular and healthy food choice, as they are packed with vitamins andnutrients. However,there is some debate about whether it is healthy to eat citrus fruits at night.In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of eating citrus fruits atnight, and provide some guidance on whether or not it is a good idea. One of the main concerns with eating citrus fruits atnight is their high acidity content. Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits arehighly acidic, and eating them at night can cause heartburn or acid reflux insome people. This is becausewhen you lie down, the acid from your stomach can flow back into youresophagus, causing discomfort and irritation. In some cases, this can even leadto more serious conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, it is worth noting that not everyone experiencesthese symptoms. Some people may be able to eatcitrus fruits at night without any problems. Additionally, the acidity ofcitrus fruits can vary depending on the type of fruit and how ripe it is. Forexample, unripe citrus fruits tend to be more acidicthan ripe ones. Therefore, it ispossible that some people may be able to tolerate certain types of citrusfruits at night better than others. Another concern with eating citrus fruits at night istheir high sugar content. Although citrus fruits aregenerally considered healthy because they are packed with vitamins andnutrients, they are also high in natural sugars such as fructose. Eating too much sugar at night can disrupt your sleeppatterns and make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. Thisis because sugar can cause a spike in your blood sugar levels, which can leadto a crash later on. However, it is worth noting that the sugar content ofcitrus fruits is relatively low compared to other types of fruit.For example, a medium-sized orange contains around 12 grams of sugar, while amedium-sized banana contains around 14 grams of sugar. Therefore, if you areconcerned about the sugar content of your food, citrus fruits may be a betterchoice than other types of fruit. Despite these concerns, there are also some potentialbenefits to eating citrus fruits at night. For example, citrus fruits are richin vitamin C, which can help boost your immunesystem and improve your overall health. Additionally, somestudies have suggested that eating citrus fruits may help improve sleep qualityand reduce the risk of insomnia. In conclusion,whether or not it is healthy to eat citrus fruits at night depends on a numberof factors, including your individual tolerance for acidity and sugar, the typeand ripeness of the fruit, and your overall health and dietary goals. If youare concerned about the acidity or sugar content of citrus fruits, it may bebest to avoid eating them at night. However, if you are able to tolerate themand enjoy their health benefits, eating citrus fruits at night may be a goodchoice for you. As with any dietary choice, it is important to listen to yourbody and make choices that feel good and support your overall health andwell-being. Q3 Shouldyou cover the outside of an AC window unit? A3 Gopala Krishnan,Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now I am answering fromChennai, India. This is aplace always feeling hot. Most have replaced the window AC unit withsplit AC. The question is about covering outside unit. My answer is Yes. All my split ACoutdoor unit are covered with quality stainless steel net, which can be removedfor repair work. Thecovering by a mesh is to prevent sparrows, rats , squirrels etc entering insidethe unit. If these creatures enter, theyobstruct the running of external fan and cause AC not function. Someof them lay eggs inside and off-springs create problem. Still getting somepath, many times some of these creatures get in Q4 Howcan I differentiate the Boeing series of planes and the Airbus series by justlooking at it? A4 Jagrata Banerjee,Studied Aviation4y Yes, you can easily find out the difference between aBoeing and an Airbus aircraft, by just looking at the Nose shape and CockpitWindows. Nose shape—AllAirbus aircrafts have rounded nose. All Boeingaircrafts have have the pointed nose. Cockpit Windows— Closely look at thecockpit Windows of both the aircrafts. Airbus cockpit Windows areflattened at the bottom, whereas, Boeing cockpit Windows are Triangled-shapedat the bottom. Some Boeing planescan be differentiated from Airbus planes by looking at the endmost part oftheir tail…. Q5 IfI gain enough experience as a pilot in India in airlines like Indigo, can Iapply for US major airlines like United and stay in the US? A5 Kancheepuram Narasimhan, FormerPassionate Aviation Enthusiast4h No. NO.Whether U are a good pilot or a filthy DGCA licenced Pilot, U have zero value in USA.U have to get FAAlicence. There is no other way. Again: U will never be allowed to enter USAas job seeker. Most probably U must have BS degree from US university to workin airlines. In filthy India: U can get licence with 12th fail or10th pass! (Or with bogus fake +2 certificate or with DGCA blessings!) Next part to thisfilthy idiotic question: Even if U hold FAAATP licence with TR on B737, U may - may- be allowed to land in JFK /ORD butnot in SFO/LAX. Even with FAAlicence, U must have rating for each airport! because each airport has its ownapproach/ landing procedure. Note: There are5000 pilots in this world holding TR on A320. but only 50 are allowed to landin LCY- London city airport. Find out why? All the above QA are from Quora website on 01-08- 2023. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiled andposted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 01-08-2023 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1570611785.205613.1690875528115%40mail.yahoo.com.
