A spoiler hardover scenario occurs when a spoiler on an aircraft moves to its extreme position, or "hard limit," without proper control input. Spoilers are surfaces on the wings that reduce lift and ...
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines (WN) has announced it is ending cabin service earlier on flights. An airline spokesperson said flight attendants will start preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet ...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) says snow on the wings can reduce lift by approximately 30% and increase drag by 40%. For example, snow can interrupt the wind flow over the wing, ...