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submitted 3 days ago by Stamets@lemmy.world to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Pilot here. We just say left and right and don't bother with port and starboard.

[–] doktormerlin@feddit.org 4 points 2 days ago

Usually you also know in which direction is front on a plane lol

On a ship it might get more confusing sometimes, so I see the reason there at least somewhat

[–] Flickerby@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Have you seen the Nathan Fielder special The Rehearsal up on HBO? It's specifically about pilots and how to potentially reduce airplane crashes

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

I taught flight school at a busy uncontrolled airport for 2 years.

[–] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I stand corrected.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But yes, in the semi-rare event you find yourself approaching another aircraft of the same maneuverability head-on, you are to both avoid the collision by turning right.

[–] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

I saw a training video about that, that's how I know.