On March 30, Ikaros Shuppan released “Monthly Airline May 2026,” an A4-size, 144-page book priced at 1,760 yen.
The special feature is “TAKE OFF & LANDING – An Encyclopedia of the Mechanics, Runways, Maneuvers, and Cabins Behind Takeoff and Landing. It is no exaggeration to say that takeoffs and landings are the most glorious moments of a passenger aircraft. It may be an exciting moment for the passenger, or it may be a nerve-wracking time for the passenger as well.
But how do airliners take to the sky and land on the ground? In this report, we delve into takeoffs and landings from various angles, including the mechanisms and maneuvers that support these brilliant maneuvers, as well as the runway, another mainstay of takeoffs and landings, the approach method essential for safe landing, and the secrets of the procedures performed by flight attendants.
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