Ask Captain Lim

JULY 13, 2025

Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. During take-off, pilots rely on calculated thrust settings and critical speeds such as V1, the decision point after which take-off must continue. From engine start-up to taxiing, every action is deliberate and methodical.

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 17, 2025

You are able to view the traffic of the tarmac from the windows of the corridor which lead to the end of the pier. At this point, we started our descent. With the reverse thrust, we slowed down to taxi speed. There are a few cafes to enjoy a meal before departure. Let's check out the gates. This is BA Cityflyer ERJ-190 E1.

Runway

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Just as I was settled in, the captain announced to all of us that the flight had begun its descent and requested the crew to prepare for landing. Once we started our descent, I changed the channel to the camera mode (landing gear) to enjoy this view. At this point, we started our descent. This flight is too short to enjoy this.

Cabin Crew