When boarding a plane, you’re likely not thinking about all the things that can go wrong. While you’re trying to occupy your mind with any other thought or contemplating the airy temperature in the cabin, the pilot is currently being vigilant of those very thoughts most passengers want to avoid. Aircraft skidding is one of those concerns. Though rarely heard of, aircrafts do have a risk of skidding when driving or landing on a runway. Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate this risk and methods on how to control the skid when it does happen. Read more about it in the article below.
This scenario of aircraft skidding is likely to occur during icy conditions. For these conditions and for any other scenario when skidding, a pilot can use the anti-skidding mechanisms that are equipped on the plane. The modern jet’s anti-skid system is very advanced. With this system, pilots can land on ice-covered runways many times using the anti-skid system to safely stop the airplane. In addition to the wheel brakes on most jets and turboprops, the pilots can also use reverse thrust to assist in decelerating the airplane. Once the aircraft is slowed to taxi speed, pilots must carefully and slowly maneuver to the gate.
The best way to control any vessel during a skid, not just an airplane, is to bank it along with applying wheel brakes. A good comparison would be for automobile races. How can those cars negotiate turns at speeds up to 200 mph? The simple answer is that the tracks have banked turns. It is also interesting to point out that there has not been a way invented to bank water as you can see when you watch high speed boats. Even highways bank some curves to accommodate the high speeds of cars.
Additionally, airports can do all they can to keep the runways plowed and swept, which is essential to flight operations. Pilots are notified when the last furrowing and clearing occurred, so they can pass judgment on the slowing down conditions. Air terminals that get generous snowfall during cold weather months are frequently compelling in eliminating day off keeping the air terminal operational. The restricting element in an ice-shrouded runway is regularly the crosswind. During the underlying rollout during handling, a solid crosswind can push the plane sideways. Pilots are mindful so as to evaluate the measure of crosswind before arriving in these conditions.
Runway conditions can change rapidly, requiring judgment and experience by the pilot to decide if it is sheltered to continue. This framework has functioned admirably for a long time to guarantee the security of setting down airplanes.
At Veritable Aviation, owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, we can help you find all the unique parts for the aerospace, civil aviation, and defense industries. We’re always available and ready to help you find all the parts and equipment you need, 24/7-365. For a quick and competitive quote, email us at sales@veritableaviation.com or give us a call us.
Don’t forget That We Can Respond to Your Instant RFQ Within Fifteen Minutes. Simply Fill Out the Fields On This Website’S Front Page and Click “Request for Quote” and Our Account Managers Will Answer ASAP!
Request for Quote