PHASES OF FLIGHT
The various parts of an aircraft’s flight are called the “phases of flight.” It is important to know what occurs during each particular phase especially when working the cabin. With experience, you will be able to recognize the many indicators that signal the beginning and end of each phase of flight.
CRUISE TAXI TAKEOFF
DE PROACH LANDING
Push Back/Towing: The aircraft is moving in the gate, ramp, or parking area, assisted by a tow vehicle (tug). Engine Startup: The flight deck crew starts the engines. All doors are shut and the cabin is prepped for taxiing.
Taxiing:Movement of an aircraft under it’s own power on the surface of an airport, prior to takeoff or after landing. During taxi, passengers should be seated with seatbelts fastened.
Takeoff: The maneuver by which the aircraft is accelerated down the runway to takeoff speed, rotated (The captain raises the nose), and becomes airborne. The noise level of the engines will be the loudest during the takeoff.
Climb: The time the aircraft climbs to the desired altitude. The noise level from the engines will be higher than cruise but less than takeoff.
Cruise: When the aircraft reaches a prescribed altitude en route to its destination, it is considered at cruise altitude or cruise phase. This is typically the longest phase of flight.
Descent: When the aircraft leaves its cruising altitude and descends towards the landing airport. It is possible to descend from one cruising altitude to another (or climb), but these maneuvers are not considered the descent phase. Entering the Descent phase coincides with the start of cabin preparations for landing.
Approach: The segment of the flight at which the aircraft is lined up with the airport and maneuvers to a landing position. Approaches can be quite turbulent; it is advised that all passengers be seated with seatbelts fastened and all catering equipment be stowed. Flight Deck and Cabin Crew should be seated with seatbelts fastened during approach.
Landing: From just before touchdown until the aircraft exits the landing runway, comes to a stop on the runway, or when power is applied for takeoff in the case of a touch-and-go landing.
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