Why Would They Be Using Duct Tape On Our Plane
So, you’re are ready to take off, but you notice a working on an engine, but why would they be using duct tape on our plane? That’s what The Mike & Carla Morning Show asked this morning! Evidently it’s more commonly used than we realized. Yep! That’s what we found out this morning. Duct tape is used more and more on planes than we realize…or care to know!
With that said, the phone lights lit up and the text lines blew up! How could this be? Well, it all started with a woman’s video that went viral. While sitting on a plane, she noticed a guy applying duct tape to one of the engines. Her narrative was excellent, but the fact that you see this, what do you do?
You can’t actually get up and say, “hey, not feeling real comfortable on this plane!” But was it was surprising to find out that duct tape is used more often than we realize. From the calls we got from former military personnel and others. It seems there are certain types of tape just for this type of use.
“I just want to tell you both good luck. We’re all counting on you!”
Now Carla Rea is flying across the country later in the week and this didn’t help her confidence at all. It’s not that she’s afraid to fly, but it didn’t help hearing all this stuff! In fact, one flight attendant said there was only one reason to lift the shades on the window of a plane. During take off or landing, if something happens to the engines, the passengers have a better view than the crew. Just one of those, “…see something, say something!”
Nonetheless, if you take the time, check out the segment from this morning. Get all the information on how tape is being used on planes…and helicopters! It’s all good stuff to know.
One Thing You Don't Do When Flying
#5 RESPECT YOUR OWN SPACE
You only have so much space on a plane…as well as everyone else, so make sure to be very conscientious of that when flying. This might be why this tip comes in at #5 on the list!
#4 BE FLEXIBLE WHEN SWAPPING SEATS WITH A FAMILY
Sometimes on a flight, you can actually make a difference when it comes time to swap your seat so a family might be able to sit together…be flexible when this situation happens. Most of the time everyone wins. An important tip that comes in at #4!
#3 HELP YOUR FELLOW PASSENGER
Don’t be shy about helping a fellow passenger when it comes to storing carry-on or anything else for that matter. Being nice on a flight makes the trip that much more enjoyable for everyone on the plane…glad this one came in at #3
#2 BOARD AND PACK COURTEOUSLY
Surprised that this wasn’t #1 on the list because how you board and get situated on a plane sets the tone for the entire flight! And when we talk “pack courteously”, it simply means, don’t be that person with a carry-on, backpack, two bags full of stuff and a pillow to where you can’t even make it down the aisle!
#1 DON'T HOLD UP THE LINE AT SECURITY
As we said before, the way you start out your flight sets the tone for the entire trip, so don’t be that person that takes all the time in the world when going through security! Pay attention, focus and be aware there are other people behind you and around you trying to get to their gate just as well!!
