The forward airstair of an airplane can be operated from two locations: the inside control panel located at the forward attendant station and the outside controls located on the plane’s fuselage behind the airstair door. Both control sets allow for operation in either the NORMAL or STANDBY mode.
Flight Deck Window Heating The flight deck anti-icing system uses electrical power to give heat to the flight compartment windows and prevent ice forming – the heat also improves durability in the event of an impact (such as a bird strike for example)
The Elevators are at the aft of the aircraft and are controlling surfaces that alter the pitch of the aircraft (nose up and nose down) for a short-term input. Short term is used at times such as take-off rotation or descending. Long term pitch is controlled by the stabiliser which is what the elevators are …
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