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Ask the Captain | Captain Steeeve Answers 14 Aviation Questions

The captain is in and ready for your questions! Welcome back to another episode of "Ask the Captain," where we tackle your most curious inquiries about the world of aviation.

Ever wondered how a massive airliner can fly on just one engine? Or why pilots might be reluctant to call turbulence "severe"? We're diving deep into the technical and procedural reasons behind flight operations.

Plus, we'll settle the big one: have I ever seen a UFO while flying? From St. Elmo's Fire to the math skills required to be a pilot, no question is off-limits.

Thank you for all the fantastic questions!

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Can an unbelted passenger injure a belted one?

00:38 - Is it okay to give a thank you card to the crew?

01:25 - How can a plane fly on only one engine?

02:41 - Who pays medical bills if you're hurt without a seatbelt?

03:15 - Why do pilots avoid calling turbulence "severe"?

04:47 - What do pilots do during cruise flight?

06:25 - Why did the seatbelt light flash on my flight?

07:24 - Can Antonov aircraft fly in extreme crosswinds?

08:17 - Why do small private aircraft seem to crash more often?

09:15 - Are fuel valves fail-safe in a power failure?

09:51 - Have you ever seen anything weird or unexplained (UFOs)?

11:21 - How much math do pilots really need to know?

12:44 - What happened to the Flight Engineer?

13:48 - Do you prefer flying during the day or at night?

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