Did you know that planes also have “horns”?

One about to take off outside the plane’s engine We did not witness it making any noise. If you thought they didn’t need a horn because there was no heavy traffic in the sky, we have interesting news for you! Airplanes have horns, just like cars. But the use of these horns is not known to everyone.

The horns on airplanes are actually more powerful than we know. It has a very different function.

Unless our mission is related to aircraft operation, probably none of us to the airplane horn We have not witnessed it.

Because the horns on airplanes are usually It is used during aircraft maintenance and ground operations. They ensure communication between pilots and ground service personnel. In particular, horns are not used during flight or in the air. Because this may also pose dangers.

Pilots give certain signals by honking the horn to communicate with ground personnel. This sign is especially important during maintenance. aircraft security important for.

“So why can’t it be used while in the air?” If you say so, communication usually takes place with air traffic control and pilots while the planes are in the air. The use of horns may cause misunderstandings or confusion in air traffic. That’s why horns Disabling during flight It is a common practice.

The horns in the cockpit are positioned on the “GND” or “GRD CALL” button.

These signs are used to facilitate communication with ground crew and indicate where the horn is located. However, pilots generally do not use these horns very often and communication is often provided through electronic systems.

The sound of the airplane horn as seen in the video below It sounds more like an alarm sound than a car horn.

As we have seen, airplanes also There is a horn system like in cars. But its function is very different from all of them. Now, when you see a plane up close, you can easily listen to its horn sound if it has not taken off yet.

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