If a conventional plane were in this position, its nose would block the pilots' view. But Concorde's long, pointed nose had a hinge. As the plane took off, landed, and taxied, the pilots tilted ...
The French Air Accident Investigation Bureau's (BEA) preliminary report included a transcript of a tape recording the last words spoken between Air France's 4590 Concorde pilots, mechanic and ...
Concorde's complex flight deck had unique instruments and tight quarters due to its supersonic nature. The three-person ...
Speaking ahead of the plane's departure, chief Concorde pilot Captain Bannister, 54, said he would look back with pride as he powered her engines down for the last time. "What we have tried to do ...
The American-built civil supersonic jet is made from carbon fibre, and unlike Concorde’s droop nose, pilots use an “augmented reality vision system” to see past its long nose for takeoff and ...
They will have the opportunity to meet Concorde pilots, step on board the aircraft and view footage of the first flight. The maps, below, are produced by Esri UK. Recent refurbishment means the ...
They will have the opportunity to meet Concorde pilots, step on board the aircraft and view footage of the first flight. Recent refurbishment means the distinctive nose of Concorde will be moved ...