Codes 00-09 cover airline internal issues and ground time delays. Passenger codes 11-19 deal with check-in, boarding, and baggage processing. Cargo codes 21-29 address documentation, positioning, and packing delays. Aircraft codes 31-39 cover loading, unloading, and technical equipment issues. Flight operations codes 61-69 cover crew boarding and flight planning
Traffic patterns are standard paths for aircraft during takeoff and landing. Patterns are used at small GA and military airports, not large controlled ones. Patterns ensure safety by providing predictable flight paths for pilots
Airspeed is the aircraft's speed relative to the air it's flying through. Pitot-static system measures airspeed using pitot probes and static ports. Airspeed is typically measured in knots, but ICAO recommends kilometers per hour
Cold and dark startup requires engines off and all systems powered down. Aircraft can be powered by generators, APU, external generator or RAT. Cockpit preparation includes ADIRS alignment and emergency lights activation. MCDU preflight requires setting minimum values and entering takeoff parameters
NOTAM codes consist of five letters. First letter "Q" indicates code abbreviation. Second and third letters identify reported subject. Fourth and fifth letters indicate operation status
Four Indian airlines operate cadet pilot programs: Indigo, Air India, Vistara, Spicejet. Application costs range from INR 10,000 to INR 35,000. Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old