@@stewartsmith1947 You can’t expect the average person to know these things like it’s common sense. She spoke up out of concern, did not make a scene and asked an authority figure.
@@stewartsmith1947 That's absolutely dumb. You'd have to believe that no one who worked maintenance at that airport has ever made a mistake which is idiotic. People make mistakes, people make mistakes that KILL people all the time. There is nothing wrong with asking questions in a respectful manor. There is zero reason the average person *should* know how that part affects the plane, she might not be educated on that specific fact but it doesn't make her a karen for being concerned until someone with actual knowledge on it stated the facts. That makes her smart, actually.
@@stewartsmith1947thats not nice mate, people dont always see what was commented before they see the comment on the main comment page and then comment not necessarily reading any other comments. Suggest you think about how it could be done before you put your foot in mouth.
Being a former major airline mechanic that is what is commonly called a flap canoe fairing. It is not a structural component and is not required for flight and was more than likely put on the CDL (configuration deviation list) list per FAA requirements. FLY NAVY!!!
Not 99.999%, most older introverts would definitely not stay quiet. It’s hard being an introvert when you’re young but eventually you learn to speak up for yourself.
@@calidreams5379 I agree. I'm an introvert, always have been, still am, but I perceive a possible danger I ain't keepin' quiet not only for myself, but for everyone else. You don't get a second chance at being dead.
At every point in an Aircraft's existence, from parts to fully built, there's always a Human making judgement calls, and mistakes do happen, there's a lot of checks and inspections that help minimize not only mistakes from happening, but also minimize said mistakes making it very far down the line.
Thing is... most people do not know what to look out for, there was a case where some people boarding an aircraft saw part of the aircraft skin having cracks, and they never spoke up about it... when the aircraft was up getting pressurized, the aircraft had a catastrophic failure.... in this case, the ground crew knew of the problem and the Pilots knew of the problem, since the ground crew always notify the Pilots of any issues, in this case it is not a critical part for flight, and the part would be properly screwed back in or riveted back in when they land
@@T.W.I.T. My wife and I were flyin' to London from NYC and the 747 stopped in Canada to pick up more passengers and cargo. I watched a service technician roll up a ladder and open the starboard engine cowling. He opened two quarts of engine oil with a "church key" and poured them in. NO funnel either !
@carolrose3367 just for efficiency like being able to go faster or burn less fuel, which results in less costs. Waiting also costs money so that could be an additional factor as to why the plane took off without it.
"As long as the drag is within its limits." And who is in charge of that part? They can't even assemble planes that don't fall apart mid-air and I'm supposed to trust a plane after a Soviet Russian repair job?
With the scary stuff going on with airlines lately, I do not blame her for the panic. I at least applaud her for flagging someone down to make sure they were still good to fly. As someone with severe travel anxiety, that would’ve given me a heart attack before takeoff if I’d have witnessed that.
People should always be blamed for panicking. It’s the worst possible reaction to any situation. Panic can only make a situation worse, and usually does.
Unlike Boeing factory mechanics, the line repair mechanics every move is highly scrutinized by layers of checks and balances. Nothing can be removed from a flyable aircraft without documented deferral codes that define all required steps before the aircraft is released to fly.
Every airliner has a Configuration Deviation List (CDL) that is provided by the aircraft manufacturer and is approved by the FAA. The mechanics note in the aircraft logbook what part of the CDL the plane is operating under and then dispatch will compute any performance penalties from the removal of the part. Most likely dispatch will be required to make a reduction in the maximum takeoff weight and additional fuel added to compensate for the increased drag. The final authority is the Captain if they think the flight can still be operated with no reduction in safety. Nothing wrong with speaking up if you see something but the Captain did explain the situation to the passengers so why is Inside Edition making something out of nothing?
I assume you know about planes but regular people wouldn't know the parts purpose but I agree with you, if the Captain thinks the flight can still be operated and announces it, why get so worried about it? Added onto this fact, multiple aviation incidents in the past have been linked to loose screws, so wouldn't this be a good thing rather than something that instills fear into people?
Having worked on a lot of mechanical and electrical equipment for a living. And as a flight enthusiast. I could tell it was just an exterior cover for smooth aerodynamics, . And a flimsy one at that. But if I was a passenger on the plane, I would appreciate that this young lady brought it to the stewardesses attention.
I admire how polietly everything was handled- from the passenger who raised concerns to the flight attemdent to the captain. everyone had respect for eachother- no ugly attitudes, no meltdowns, no one trying to get anyone fired or sued. Just people taking care of eachother and cooperating.
Every airplane has a list called the MEL/CDL list which has all The parts and equipment that may be inoperative or completely missing yet the airplane remains airworthy. In this case they removed the flap track fairing which may be missing but will incur a fuel penalty so as long as the airplane has enough fuel to account for the missing part it will fly safely
@@carolrose3367 but I assure you if an airline didn’t have such a list and that every issue had to be repaired as they occurred 90% of flights would be delayed . As you can see they just removed it because passengers were already onboard ,they applied the CDL to avoid delaying the flight and they will re install a new one later when the airplane has its scheduled maintenance in accordance to the CDL restrictions
I am someone who barely knows anything about planes and even I know that if a plane is not safe to fly it wont. In avaiation they do soo many safety checks before flying its not even funny
@ mine is a comment with a replacement title. Your reply would be something like “triggered individual can’t stand someone’s comment in the comment section and replies in angry fashion”
I've taken a lot of flights and never seen anything quite like that. It's completely understandable to be concerned especially since it was on the wings near the engines. Yes, the mechanics almost certainly knew what they were doing, but the aircraft follow the swiss cheese model of failure. You line up enough of the holes in missteps and an accident happens. It's not impossible that they intended to put the part back on but failed to communicate it to the pilot. Don't listen to the people saying mind your own business, safety is everyone's business and that attitude is one of the reasons why accidents ultimately happen.
@@bryanspilner7370 I find sarcasm difficult to pick up on when written down, especially this day and age, as for causing panic, it was only temporary, and while everyone was still on the ground, so no biggie, it's always better to report something your not satisfied with to a member of the crew, even if it turns out to be something that isn't important.
Why? Her 5 minutes of fame did nothing for the better or the worst for anyone in that flight. Not saying she shouldn't have spoken, but if she haven't, the plane would still fly just fine.
Well done!... always voice your concerns. Far better than a gravestone inscription that reads "If only I had spoken up" I had forty two years with an airline, most of it in an Operations Centre / Engineering Watch office. There were a number of occasions when problems were avoided because members of the public came to us with information.
Pilot here: If you’re ever in doubt about anything you see, tell the crew like she did! we want to make your flight as relaxing as possible, and make clear that your safety is our top priority
ok "pilot" we totally believe you and your internet comment has more weight and value than others because you told us you're a pilot. but im an astronaut and i say you're wrong. checkmate internet commenter.
@@__shifty There’s been several instances of problems with planes that were noticed by the passengers. Like the Hawaiian airplane with the top ripped off apparently, several people noticed the cracks when they boarded.
@ I’m not sure why the guy flew off on a tangent. He said as a pilot let me know if there’s a problem with my plane. And I could see why a pilot would want to know if there’s a problem that may kill him.
Ive seen these things dangling and flopping around on another flight before. I concluded they weren't necessary for safe travel. They cover a jackscrew apparatus inside the wing, but they also keep it cleaner since the thing is coated with grease and attracts dirt.
Ha! The pilot definitely should have addressed this prior to the removal of the part. As someone who worked on planes I understand that fairing is on the trailing side and any mechanic who removes a part prior to flight without letting the pilot know will be in deep 💩. But that would make me nervous too unless the pilot addressed it.
Woman finds something that concerns her. Pilot explains the situation. Inside Edition and woman thinks this is big news!! I get that the woman doesn't understand plane aerodynamics but I don't see how she still thinks it's an issue after having it explained to her.
@@HowieHoward-ti3dx That still doesnt answer why this is on the news? Mechanics did their job, removed a unsafe piece, lady is concerned, pilot explains, WHY IS THIS NEWS. No need to be on the news when its a NORMAL thing
When I saw the title of this video, I immediately thought of the Twilight Zone episode with William Shatner, (I think it was him?) where he was seeing that demon on the wing of the plane, taking it apart, and no one would believe him.
Why all the "why is this news" comment? This is not common knowledge that came up everyday, so its good to learn that this is a normal thing in aviation.
Hell, you can literally remove the entire winglet from many commercial airliners & dispatch the aircraft ( typically after removing the opposite component as well) Every manufacturer has a list for these types of situations, this one just happened to be visible. Most commercial aircraft have something " on the hook" from time to time
I am an airline technician and I can tell you that this is perfectly normal and safe. Its what is called a MEL or CDL. The plane can fly for a limited amount of time with a system or part missing and we will fix the problem over night when the plane in on the ground. Only certain systems and certain aircraft parts can be approved for these processes. I can assure you that its totally safe.
@@richzipCommon sense is to question stuff that you don't understand and ask somebody with better experience on the topic instead of blindly believing everything. You'd only know that it's nothing of concern if you had prior aircraft knowledge. It doesn't hurt to ask before being sorry, especially with the recent drama that's been happening in the aviation industry.
twitter freaks were saying how it wasn’t necessary to fly as if a regular passenger would know that information like i would cry and run out that plane tf
As a retired technician, I find this humorous because I know what they took off and it is only for aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency. There is paperwork involved, but I am also aware of how passengers might react. It is why pilots and technicians rarely make jokes around passengers, they wouldn't get it.
The captain missed an oppurtunity to troll them a bit and could have said: "Uhh, I`ve heard others that went flying without that part and they managed to arrive safely. I think we`ll be OK"
Fuel efficiency, I'd wager. Every drop of fuel saved per flight with a couple of parts will pay itself off and then some. Additionally, it's safer (if you lose an engine you want ALL the help you can get), and if someone brought extra-heavy luggage or something it'll cancel out. Is it necessary? If the plane can fly without it, probably not. But does it help? Yep! So no reason not to mount it!
It is true, the part that was removed is only there for aerodynamics- basically to give the plane more 'gas mileage', similar to a Car. It can fly fine without it. I can see how someone without that knowledge might see this and be concerned though- that could be a bit scary.
Pilot announcement: "the part they took off is not needed. Our flight should be perfectly safe, God willing that they didn't also take off any important parts in error."
I can understand people who dont know freaking out. But im an aircraft mechanic and you would be surprised at what an aircraft can fly without. Trust me we dont touch the planes or mess with them until maintenance control is aware of it
While it's probably true since planes have a lot of redundancies, still have to wonder why? Especially after a bunch of weird incidents with planes, why would you fly like that?
I could understand her fears, but I could also understand the pilot knows about their plane. So assurance from them is very important. Granted it helps also being an aircraft mechanic or understanding planes too.
You're not repairing it correctly if you don't end up with extra pieces! On a serious note, awesome that the flight attendant took the matter to the pilot instead of pretending to be an FAA official and incorrectly stating FAA regulations while trying to gaslight the passenger.
@@rocky710921 the flap fairings only create a very small amount of effectiveness when it comes to aerodynamics, it's an advantage but not enough that not having them on will effect performance at all!
With that attention to detail when writing, i would consider less clicking and mocking strangers; more grammar study sessions, Stacy. The proper use of '';'' included, for reference and to stop your first comeback comment down on its tracks. Have a lovely day.
@@Dead_KerbalI will include the Dead_kerbal TH-cam school of grammar to my list of real life geniuses, thinking use of university grade grammar in a TH-cam comment makes you super duper
The pilot was 100% correct. It could have caused more damage leaving it on for the flight. BUT the pilot should have made a announcement to assure passengers first before being confronted by a nervous passenger
WOW!!! It's almost as if the ground crew knows more about the aircraft than the untrained passengers do. How weird. It's literally just a cover that has no impact on the ability of the plane to fly safely.
As a former flight attendant , it’s always good for everyone to have awareness and speak up.
As an aircraft engineer, its best to ask first
And then have that person removed from the plane, correct ?
Pilot: "It's a Boeing. It's made to fall off.
Just cosmetic parts."
@@nunzionapoli6325 *''Dear passenger, be glad its not made completly of plywood, super glue and lies. No shush, we're about to take off...''*
everyones awake now, especially when you have doors falling off mid flight..
The pilot said it's okay. We will just wing it.
Lol
I work at the airport. I take lots of stuff off planes.
Sell it for scrap metal. I assumed it was okay.
the pilot was inclined to fly anyways without the aerodynamics...
@@YesItsReallyKeith
Aerodynamics??... We doon need no stinkin aerodynamics!!
😂
She didn’t pull a Karen, she spoke out of genuine concern. Good job.
She spoke out of concern but is ignorant to rules airlines and maintenance personnel go by .l
@@stewartsmith1947 You can’t expect the average person to know these things like it’s common sense. She spoke up out of concern, did not make a scene and asked an authority figure.
@@stewartsmith1947 That's absolutely dumb. You'd have to believe that no one who worked maintenance at that airport has ever made a mistake which is idiotic. People make mistakes, people make mistakes that KILL people all the time. There is nothing wrong with asking questions in a respectful manor. There is zero reason the average person *should* know how that part affects the plane, she might not be educated on that specific fact but it doesn't make her a karen for being concerned until someone with actual knowledge on it stated the facts. That makes her smart, actually.
@@variare Can't you read ? Look at the comment above your comment !
@@stewartsmith1947thats not nice mate, people dont always see what was commented before they see the comment on the main comment page and then comment not necessarily reading any other comments. Suggest you think about how it could be done before you put your foot in mouth.
Being a former major airline mechanic that is what is commonly called a flap canoe fairing. It is not a structural component and is not required for flight and was more than likely put on the CDL (configuration deviation list) list per FAA requirements. FLY NAVY!!!
exactly. former VF11 here
Thank you for explaining.
Thankyou 🇺🇸🕊
For fuel efficiency?
@@rogerm3708
Yes
I know 99.99999% of introverts would just be quiet and smile in fear on the entire flight.
I would’ve texted my mom my last words and hoped for the best
Me 😂
Not 99.999%, most older introverts would definitely not stay quiet. It’s hard being an introvert when you’re young but eventually you learn to speak up for yourself.
Maybe, but I’m sure given an introvert’s anxious nature, they’d likely speak up if they feel it’s a life or death situation.
@@calidreams5379 I agree. I'm an introvert, always have been, still am, but I perceive a possible danger I ain't keepin' quiet not only for myself, but for everyone else. You don't get a second chance at being dead.
It’s smart to speak up while still on the ground because people that operate airlines can make mistakes just like anybody else.
At every point in an Aircraft's existence, from parts to fully built, there's always a Human making judgement calls, and mistakes do happen, there's a lot of checks and inspections that help minimize not only mistakes from happening, but also minimize said mistakes making it very far down the line.
Thing is... most people do not know what to look out for, there was a case where some people boarding an aircraft saw part of the aircraft skin having cracks, and they never spoke up about it... when the aircraft was up getting pressurized, the aircraft had a catastrophic failure.... in this case, the ground crew knew of the problem and the Pilots knew of the problem, since the ground crew always notify the Pilots of any issues, in this case it is not a critical part for flight, and the part would be properly screwed back in or riveted back in when they land
Better than speaking up after take off, thats for sure..
@@T.W.I.T. My wife and I were flyin' to London from NYC and the 747 stopped in Canada to pick up more passengers and cargo. I watched a service technician roll up a ladder and open the starboard engine cowling. He opened two quarts of engine oil with a "church key" and poured them in. NO funnel either !
It's stupid to do this when we're seeing doors flying off.
Missing bit is Flap fairing. It's used to reduce drag by making the flaps mechanism more aerodynamic.
IF IT WASN'T IMPORTANT, WHY IS IT THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE?
@@carolrose3367 what part of "to reduce drag" you didn't understand? 😅
Yes, it's only a cover to hide mechanical parts and reduce drag. The plane can fly without it.
@carolrose3367 just for efficiency like being able to go faster or burn less fuel, which results in less costs. Waiting also costs money so that could be an additional factor as to why the plane took off without it.
@@carolrose3367Why all of the caps? Shouting doesn’t make you any more correct
It can fly without it. We do it all the time in the military as long as the drag is within limits.
"As long as the drag is within its limits."
And who is in charge of that part?
They can't even assemble planes that don't fall apart mid-air and I'm supposed to trust a plane after a Soviet Russian repair job?
@@j.d.4697 ?
yeah but why take it off
@@autisticboi2992 so a piece of metal doesn't drop on Podunk, USA from 40,000 feet.
in the military eh, what branch sir?
With the scary stuff going on with airlines lately, I do not blame her for the panic. I at least applaud her for flagging someone down to make sure they were still good to fly. As someone with severe travel anxiety, that would’ve given me a heart attack before takeoff if I’d have witnessed that.
People should always be blamed for panicking. It’s the worst possible reaction to any situation. Panic can only make a situation worse, and usually does.
Unlike Boeing factory mechanics, the line repair mechanics every move is highly scrutinized by layers of checks and balances. Nothing can be removed from a flyable aircraft without documented deferral codes that define all required steps before the aircraft is released to fly.
Every airliner has a Configuration Deviation List (CDL) that is provided by the aircraft manufacturer and is approved by the FAA. The mechanics note in the aircraft logbook what part of the CDL the plane is operating under and then dispatch will compute any performance penalties from the removal of the part. Most likely dispatch will be required to make a reduction in the maximum takeoff weight and additional fuel added to compensate for the increased drag. The final authority is the Captain if they think the flight can still be operated with no reduction in safety. Nothing wrong with speaking up if you see something but the Captain did explain the situation to the passengers so why is Inside Edition making something out of nothing?
Sounds like someone's an A&P mec
I assume you know about planes but regular people wouldn't know the parts purpose but I agree with you, if the Captain thinks the flight can still be operated and announces it, why get so worried about it? Added onto this fact, multiple aviation incidents in the past have been linked to loose screws, so wouldn't this be a good thing rather than something that instills fear into people?
It’s astonishing that part was light to carry too!
Excuse me she went to a Ivy League school and took 2 classes in operation management she knows what she is taking about (at 24 years old )
For clicks of course
Good for her for speaking up, and for the attendant to bringing it to the Pilots attention.
Not at all. Many professionals were handling it and she had no clue what she was talking about, and was wrong.
@@samuelstrachan2726exactly. That part is not needed.
@LifeCycle1978
That's been well documented.
@@LifeCycle1978 Like the door bolts.
@@samuelstrachan2726 Not everyone is required to be a professional before voicing a concern, plz get off youtube, you're only 14 at most
Having worked on a lot of mechanical and electrical equipment for a living. And as a flight enthusiast. I could tell it was just an exterior cover for smooth aerodynamics, . And a flimsy one at that.
But if I was a passenger on the plane, I would appreciate that this young lady brought it to the stewardesses attention.
"Some screws were loose." Comforting words before departure.
Because if it fell of during the flight that COULD be bad
It's actually comforting knowing every inch of that plane was checked, and those loose screws were found.
🧐
It can't be said enough that just one loose screw can bring down the plane.
@@user-yi8sv8eh6v Exactly imagine if the screw had come off during flight and gotten sucked into an engine
I admire how polietly everything was handled- from the passenger who raised concerns to the flight attemdent to the captain. everyone had respect for eachother- no ugly attitudes, no meltdowns, no one trying to get anyone fired or sued. Just people taking care of eachother and cooperating.
me when working on my car "i don't need it rn its just for aerodynamics"
lol
"why am I only getting 6mpg?"
feels lol nice e36 bruh
And you always have a few extra bolts when your done😁
Ummmmm exactly !
Taylor was swift in alerting others about the part missing!
HA! I saw what you did there.
Yea but the pilot just told them to shake it off.
@@crobine999 That was AI.
Oh jew silly! 😂
@@crobine999 But I keep cruisin'. Can't stop, won't stop movin'
Hey that's the toolbox we made! 0:17
So, nothing happened and it was just a normal occurrence. Why is this news?
I was thinking the same thing.
It was her insatiable need for 15min of fame.
Because inside edition has nothing better to do.
Cause not many people hears about it
because you clicked.
Just a CDL item noted in the paperwork. They change the fuel burn by 0.1%. No big deal.
Unless there is also a weight penalty for takeoff, climb and landing. In which case, passengers and cargo may need to be offloaded.
This plane has no left phalangee!!!! 😂😂😂😂
Haha that was solid
MY FIRST THOUGHT. SHE EVEN KINDA LOOKS like Phoebe
That's what I was thinking 😂
THERE’S NO PHALANGEE!
I was going to comment this but you beat me to it! 😂
Taylor has nice and a genuine concern for aircraft maintenance and safety, she is a national treasure.
“National treasure” 💀💀 did an AI write this L comment? 👎🏿👎🏿
No she’s annoying
No she's not .she's causing fear and panic just because she can't shut up.
Eh?
@Pete-da-peter she has wonderful hair and cares about others.
If you see something, say something! It never hurts to speak up when your safety is on the line.
That reminds me of Aloha Airlines flight 243 when a passenger saw a crack on the plane as she was boarding.
Every airplane has a list called the MEL/CDL list which has all
The parts and equipment that may be inoperative or completely missing yet the airplane remains airworthy.
In this case they removed the flap track fairing which may be missing but will incur a fuel penalty so as long as the airplane has enough fuel to account for the missing part it will fly safely
Thank you for explaining :)
HORSE FEATHERS
@@carolrose3367 what do I know , I’m just an airline captain
@@carolrose3367 but I assure you if an airline didn’t have such a list and that every issue had to be repaired as they occurred 90% of flights would be delayed . As you can see they just removed it because passengers were already onboard ,they applied the CDL to avoid delaying the flight and they will re install a new one later when the airplane has its scheduled maintenance in accordance to the CDL restrictions
I am someone who barely knows anything about planes and even I know that if a plane is not safe to fly it wont. In avaiation they do soo many safety checks before flying its not even funny
This isn't actually a story though. "Random woman films stuff she doesn't understand"
Inside edition is FAKE NEWS! And go about anything for news.
If you don’t understand something, call it stupid.
This isn't actually a comment, "TH-cam keyboard jockey posts rude comment without knowing all details of the story."
@ mine is a comment with a replacement title. Your reply would be something like “triggered individual can’t stand someone’s comment in the comment section and replies in angry fashion”
@@DetoxProxylmao
All passenger aircraft have a list of parts that can be removed or inoperable and still ferry passengers. This is one of them.
Still doesn't hurt to ask!
@@Bill-im6nt sure, but no reason to go on inside edition
@@richzip Just an entertainment bit. And SURE gets a lot of attention!
@@richzip You get paid to go on the show so.......
Ya nah I require all parts of the airplane to fly
I've taken a lot of flights and never seen anything quite like that. It's completely understandable to be concerned especially since it was on the wings near the engines. Yes, the mechanics almost certainly knew what they were doing, but the aircraft follow the swiss cheese model of failure. You line up enough of the holes in missteps and an accident happens. It's not impossible that they intended to put the part back on but failed to communicate it to the pilot. Don't listen to the people saying mind your own business, safety is everyone's business and that attitude is one of the reasons why accidents ultimately happen.
Taylor Hilton, the undercover plane engineer. Thank god she was there that day.
Not really, the aircraft was still flightworthy, but props to her for seeing something she wasn't comfortable with, and reporting it.
@@David_Bower its sarcasm, she did nothing but try to cause panic. This is not news
@@bryanspilner7370 I find sarcasm difficult to pick up on when written down, especially this day and age, as for causing panic, it was only temporary, and while everyone was still on the ground, so no biggie, it's always better to report something your not satisfied with to a member of the crew, even if it turns out to be something that isn't important.
*God
Why? Her 5 minutes of fame did nothing for the better or the worst for anyone in that flight. Not saying she shouldn't have spoken, but if she haven't, the plane would still fly just fine.
Well done!... always voice your concerns. Far better than a gravestone inscription that reads "If only I had spoken up"
I had forty two years with an airline, most of it in an Operations Centre / Engineering Watch office. There were a number of occasions when problems were avoided because members of the public came to us with information.
Pilot here:
If you’re ever in doubt about anything you see, tell the crew like she did!
we want to make your flight as relaxing as possible, and make clear that your safety is our top priority
ok "pilot" we totally believe you and your internet comment has more weight and value than others because you told us you're a pilot.
but im an astronaut and i say you're wrong. checkmate internet commenter.
@__shifty that’s the mystery, am I a pilot or not? your move astronaut👁️👁️
@@__shifty
There’s been several instances of problems with planes that were noticed by the passengers. Like the Hawaiian airplane with the top ripped off apparently, several people noticed the cracks when they boarded.
@__shifty I mean, the dude didn't say he was a freaking astronaut, just a pilot. That's pretty believable lol.
@
I’m not sure why the guy flew off on a tangent. He said as a pilot let me know if there’s a problem with my plane.
And I could see why a pilot would want to know if there’s a problem that may kill him.
Pretty decent camera work
yea
Her generation was born with technology in their cribs 😄
The world needs more Taylors and less dodgy airlines, i'm sure everyone will agree
Everyone? Like everyone? Me too? Gringo?
I have to desagree, even if alone in it, just so you stop speaking on my behalf without prompt.
Ive seen these things dangling and flopping around on another flight before. I concluded they weren't necessary for safe travel. They cover a jackscrew apparatus inside the wing, but they also keep it cleaner since the thing is coated with grease and attracts dirt.
That flopping around wouldn’t be a good idea. It can cause additional damage to the plane or fall off and injure somebody on the ground.
Soooo.. nothing to report here then? Why is this news?
This is Inside Edition. Half their content isn’t news.
She didn't pull a instant Karen...that is surprising news this day and age.
3 aircraft mechanics removing a piece of the wing in front of passengers and you think they’re intentionally going to sabotage your safety? Really?
@@DrMD-1 (Hamas)
@@outlawbillionairez9780 jajaja for real
Right? Cause everyone knows all accidents and mistakes happen intentionally.
not sabotage, just miscommunication
You think it's acceptable to dismantle part of the plane in front of passengers right before takeoff??? Think before you post next time
An Aircraft can fly without the flap track fairing, it's not essential. The fairing is as the pilot said, for aerodynamics only.
EVERYONE IS A MECHANIC........NOPE!
NOT EVEN CLOSE.
everyone is an aerodynamicist......NOPE
I’ve been close to mechanics several times.
I was just in a waiting room with a whole bunch of them next-door
She didn’t know that taking off that part was necessary before take-off, but kudos to her for being concerned about everyone’s safety.
Ha! The pilot definitely should have addressed this prior to the removal of the part.
As someone who worked on planes I understand that fairing is on the trailing side and any mechanic who removes a part prior to flight without letting the pilot know will be in deep 💩. But that would make me nervous too unless the pilot addressed it.
@@fearlessjoe44
I can’t imagine that the pilot didn’t already know it would have to go in the logbook.
Pilot should have addressed it before passenger brought it up
@@mason5540 The pilot had addressed it. Telling the passengers isn't necessarily part of the addressing.
Seeing that would scare the sheet of out me.
Woman finds something that concerns her. Pilot explains the situation. Inside Edition and woman thinks this is big news!! I get that the woman doesn't understand plane aerodynamics but I don't see how she still thinks it's an issue after having it explained to her.
Not everyone can be calm like you.
@@HowieHoward-ti3dx That still doesnt answer why this is on the news? Mechanics did their job, removed a unsafe piece, lady is concerned, pilot explains, WHY IS THIS NEWS. No need to be on the news when its a NORMAL thing
@@dillon17 Well people need to know just in case. Ever thought of that?
@@HowieHoward-ti3dxyou literally fail to understand his point ☠️
@@SacredLover21 Then please enlighten me o wise one.
When I saw the title of this video, I immediately thought of the Twilight Zone episode with William Shatner, (I think it was him?) where he was seeing that demon on the wing of the plane, taking it apart, and no one would believe him.
Same. "There's a man on the wing!!!!!!".
Yup! It was him! Love that episode.
The Simpsons Halloween of it gets me rolling!
"It's not needed which is why we have them." - Pilot.
Inside edition is FAKE NEWS! And go about anything for news
It's those damn non union Airbus Gremlins 😂... Boeing doesn't need them their planes fall apart by themselves
My brother told me once that on one of his small tropical plane flights, there was a guy banging a hammer on a rickety wing before takeoff 😂
Nothing surprises me. Even NASA might use a little duct tape and cable ties every now and then 😂
@@qbconnect2883 No, mate, they don't. That's SpaceX you thinking about...
Good on everyone here for doing their part 💪 no need for negative comments
Yes there is. Another woke. Always room for nasty, funny, stupid and just plain showing off comments.
"Some screws were loose" isn't what anybody wants to hear or a piece of the plane is missing.
Good that she pointed it out.
IT'S OKAY, THEY'LL JUST WING IT!
Absolutely not needed for flight. It's for aerodynamics.
Why all the "why is this news" comment? This is not common knowledge that came up everyday, so its good to learn that this is a normal thing in aviation.
Hell, you can literally remove the entire winglet from many commercial airliners & dispatch the aircraft ( typically after removing the opposite component as well) Every manufacturer has a list for these types of situations, this one just happened to be visible. Most commercial aircraft have something " on the hook" from time to time
Some random uninformed passenger saw something, and now we all pretend it's news?
I am an airline technician and I can tell you that this is perfectly normal and safe. Its what is called a MEL or CDL. The plane can fly for a limited amount of time with a system or part missing and we will fix the problem over night when the plane in on the ground. Only certain systems and certain aircraft parts can be approved for these processes. I can assure you that its totally safe.
And she thought those guys were sabotaging the plane.
Yea who wouldn't?
@@KinichIsTheOneanyone with common sense
@@richzip... Common aeroplane spare parts sense??? 🤣🤣🤣 I guess we all ought to know bout it
@@richzipCommon sense is to question stuff that you don't understand and ask somebody with better experience on the topic instead of blindly believing everything. You'd only know that it's nothing of concern if you had prior aircraft knowledge. It doesn't hurt to ask before being sorry, especially with the recent drama that's been happening in the aviation industry.
@@KinichIsTheOneMe. Although I’m an avgeek soo normal people wouldn’t
Very courageous of her to speak up in a polite way, with evidence. Well handled on all parts.
twitter freaks were saying how it wasn’t necessary to fly as if a regular passenger would know that information like i would cry and run out that plane tf
As a retired technician, I find this humorous because I know what they took off and it is only for aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency. There is paperwork involved, but I am also aware of how passengers might react. It is why pilots and technicians rarely make jokes around passengers, they wouldn't get it.
How the hell is this news
The captain missed an oppurtunity to troll them a bit and could have said: "Uhh, I`ve heard others that went flying without that part and they managed to arrive safely. I think we`ll be OK"
Good decision to report that, taylor
That .0000001% reason we all appreciate Karens
Yeah it's just an aero cowling. No biggie.
That’s absolutely correct. It’s a non structural fairing. Not required for flight but does reduce drag.
Ignorance, fear and panic. Typical day in America.
Gosh, get out of my head, dude... That is exactly what came to mind when i saw this ''news'' report...
Good on her for speaking up!
So if that part is not necessary , why that part was there?
Fuel efficiency, and aerodynamic loading.
to improve drag by 0,0001%
Fuel efficiency, I'd wager.
Every drop of fuel saved per flight with a couple of parts will pay itself off and then some.
Additionally, it's safer (if you lose an engine you want ALL the help you can get), and if someone brought extra-heavy luggage or something it'll cancel out.
Is it necessary? If the plane can fly without it, probably not. But does it help? Yep! So no reason not to mount it!
aerodynamics, as was stated in the video.
@@Fattony6666 LOL
It is true, the part that was removed is only there for aerodynamics- basically to give the plane more 'gas mileage', similar to a Car. It can fly fine without it. I can see how someone without that knowledge might see this and be concerned though- that could be a bit scary.
Say you know nothing about planes without saying you know nothing about planes
This comment section, for the most part of it.
I like the description..Its for aerodynamics not to fly safely. I be like excuse me...get me off the plane..
By that they mean it saves fuel. Fuel saving is not related to passenger safety, which is why it's ok for it to be removed.
The description is exactly what it is
Wait, so the part that keeps the plane aerodynamic isn't needed to keep the plane aerodynamic? Makes perfect sense in today's world.
A little knowledge really is a dangerous thing.
Thank you, Karen for making other people worry when you know nothing.
Better safe than sorry....
That's what u were hoping with your daughter, but she didn't listen? 😂
Tbh, that photo scares me away more then facing a flight with a canopy missing from the plane...
"I can't help but feel like I forgot something."
"If you forgot it, it probably wasn't important."
"Yeah, you're right."
*fiery crash*
Introverts be like:
‘Everything is gonna be fine’ 😅
Pilot announcement: "the part they took off is not needed. Our flight should be perfectly safe, God willing that they didn't also take off any important parts in error."
Oh look, someone that doesn’t know what they’re talking about “speaking up” about something. We should all be grateful…….
Found the expert 🤦♂️
Kudos to the Captain for resisting the urge to describe the part as the ‘left phalange’.
William Shatner out on the wing?
Love that episode! I think about it every time I board a plane.😊
@@ho4ever87 Being oldish i'm just glad some1 else knows what i waffle on about, so thanks + u take care.
I can understand people who dont know freaking out. But im an aircraft mechanic and you would be surprised at what an aircraft can fly without. Trust me we dont touch the planes or mess with them until maintenance control is aware of it
While it's probably true since planes have a lot of redundancies, still have to wonder why? Especially after a bunch of weird incidents with planes, why would you fly like that?
that part has nothing to do with safety but only helps in fuel economy, so the only difference here is the airline pays slightly more $$
Good job it’s not required for flight safety. Good job the passenger filmed it.
That thing probably just makes the plane 0.01% more fuel efficient
no actually slightly less fuel efficient
@muffin
dude, read...
That's a LOT of money right there. Trucking companies do the same thing. Anything to save that 0.01mpg
If she only played kerbal, she would know...
I could understand her fears, but I could also understand the pilot knows about their plane. So assurance from them is very important. Granted it helps also being an aircraft mechanic or understanding planes too.
EVERY part is there for a reason.
Correct but irrelevant, the plane can still fly
@@OhioGamings and fly safely.
@@OhioGamings Said Dennis Muilenburg.
And the reason is: Because someone placed it there. And now those dudes took it off. Plane still good to go, tho. Go figure...
You're not repairing it correctly if you don't end up with extra pieces!
On a serious note, awesome that the flight attendant took the matter to the pilot instead of pretending to be an FAA official and incorrectly stating FAA regulations while trying to gaslight the passenger.
No worries, people. I had one flight that they removed the wings too, no engine; we landed safely 😮😂
🥴
So...a para glider then? Sounds about right.
As a former pilot, it’s always good to know that I’m not a former pilot
"Like, OMG.... There's literally (Not figuratively) a part of the plane missing" 👩🏼
THAT LOOKS SO SUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flap canoe tail cone all for aero dynamics, we never flew without but, not flight critical...
Everyone''s an expert.
Here take a dose of “mind yo business “ and call me in the morning
Her life is her business as is her buying a plane ticket. 😂🤦🏻♀️ Don't call me all day. 🤣
I’m an Australian pilot and I’m with you!
When it comes to planes isn’t aerodynamics everything? Lol
its better to have it taken off on ground than fall onto someone from 30,000 ft
@ I get that, and what about the aerodynamics still?
@@rocky710921 the flap fairings only create a very small amount of effectiveness when it comes to aerodynamics, it's an advantage but not enough that not having them on will effect performance at all!
@@rocky710921 It's for fuel efficiency, not critical for flight controls. It's like taking mud flaps off of a semi truck, it's still safe.
@@bradcofo that makes sense, thanks for the explanation!
That’s the canoe, it’s there for aerodynamic only.
Clicked solely to read the Karen and TH-cam graduate school of; aerospace engineering, maintenance and flight school comments 🤣🤣🤣
With that attention to detail when writing, i would consider less clicking and mocking strangers; more grammar study sessions, Stacy.
The proper use of '';'' included, for reference and to stop your first comeback comment down on its tracks. Have a lovely day.
@@Dead_KerbalI will include the Dead_kerbal TH-cam school of grammar to my list of real life geniuses, thinking use of university grade grammar in a TH-cam comment makes you super duper
The pilot was 100% correct. It could have caused more damage leaving it on for the flight. BUT the pilot should have made a announcement to assure passengers first before being confronted by a nervous passenger
WOW!!! It's almost as if the ground crew knows more about the aircraft than the untrained passengers do. How weird. It's literally just a cover that has no impact on the ability of the plane to fly safely.
@@kmoecub wow and how would the average airline passenger know that. She reported it, was told it was fine, and continued on with her flight.
A passenger with no ideal how a plane can safely operate is concerned about something she knows nothing about.
Got it!
Why don’t you let the engineers and pilots do their job. And stop being an expert on knowing nothing about aircraft maintenance and engineering.
"Some screws were loose" no explanation needed