AboutNed Dolan Expertise 38 years as a professional pilot. Worked as an instructor for a major airline, as a tow pilot towing gliders and flew international routes until 1998. Do not know much about the maintenance end of the business.
Experience Teaching new Captains the skills and knowledge needed to
occupy the position.
Helping develop procedures for use in a new airplane
type. (B757)
Question Is it true that it is not as safe to fly in the winter months due to the fact that a plane traveling at speeds of 500+ mph is very hard on the planes engine, wings and mechanicial parts?
Thanks, Derek
Answer Hi Derek, I guess you could say that flying is more safe in the summer months as there is no ice or snow on the runways. The speed the plane flies has nothing to do with it however. The planes fly at the same speed in summer and winter. And the temperatures at altitude, where most of the flight occurs, are about the same in both seasons. I hope this answers your question. Ned
