Why did my flights make unscheduled fuel stops?

1. Do planes stop to refuel?
2. What does flight with a technical stop means?
3. Why do planes suddenly drop when flying?
4. What does technical stopover mean?
5. How long can a plane stay in the air without refueling?
6. How long does it take to fuel a 747?
7. Is a technical stop a transit?
8. Do I need a visa for a technical stop?
9. What is a technical landing?
10. Are pilots scared of turbulence?
11. What is the most dangerous part of a flight?
12. Can a plane flip over in turbulence?

Do planes stop to refuel?

3 Answers. Technical stops just for refueling are no longer particularly common in commercial aviation in most of the world. Long-range aircraft often make them unnecessary, and full on ordinary stops and, where legally possible, connections provide more flexibility for airlines and passengers.

What does flight with a technical stop means?

technical stop (plural technical stops) (aviation) A stop most commonly used to refuel the aircraft, to make unexpected essential repairs or to respond to some emergency need to land the aircraft. No traffic is unloaded or loaded during a technical stop.

Why do planes suddenly drop when flying?

Warm air is lighter than cool air. Warmed air rises. Cooled air descends. When a plane encounters varying airflow, we can feel what we call an “air pocket” today.

What does technical stopover mean?

When an aircraft needs to refuel or carry out any other maintenance operation, it usually makes a technical stopover. In these cases the company will not allow passengers to either embark or disembark as it does not have traffic rights at the airport in question.

How long can a plane stay in the air without refueling?

Planes can now fly for 21 hours non-stop.

How long does it take to fuel a 747?

In normal refueling configuration two trucks (one truck each wing) being used which serves 4 pressure nozzle and takes 30 min to refuel 56,553 US gallons. So standard fueling time for this aircraft estimated about 50 min.

Is a technical stop a transit?

Do note that a technical stop is not a layover or transfer airport. It is a stop for refueling and passengers may or may not be asked to disembark the plane.

Do I need a visa for a technical stop?

Visa requirements

While rules vary by country and local airport authorities it's not normally necessary for crew or passengers to obtain visas in advance for single international tech stops.

What is a technical landing?

A landing where no unload of passengers or luggage occurs.

Are pilots scared of turbulence?

Turbulence isn't dangerous

Pilots find it perplexing that so many people are afraid of turbulence. It's all but impossible for turbulence to cause a crash. We avoid turbulence not because we're afraid the wing is going to fall off but because it's annoying. —Patrick Smith.

What is the most dangerous part of a flight?

Boeing research shows that takeoff and landing are statistically more dangerous than any other part of a flight. 49% of all fatal accidents happen during the final descent and landing phases of the average flight, while 14% of all fatal accidents happen during takeoff and initial climb.

Can a plane flip over in turbulence?

For all intents and purposes, a plane cannot be flipped upside-down, thrown into a tailspin, or otherwise flung from the sky by even the mightiest gust or air pocket. Conditions might be annoying and uncomfortable, but the plane is not going to crash.