As you know, cars can go to gas stations when they run out of fuel, but planes don’t have such a luxury. Occasional jet fuel may run out in flight.

The aviation industry also has its own rules for aircraft that run out of fuel. some methods there is. Let’s see what to do in this situation.

First let’s talk about the situations where the plane can run out of fuel in the air.

A airplane engine is not getting fuel It is caused by two situations. The first of these situations fuel hunger referred to If; There is fuel in the aircraft’s tank, but line errors prevent the fuel from flowing to the engine. Lack of fuel is an important condition and can be eliminated by repairing a single aircraft on duty.

If the second case almost out of fuel arises as a result. Mileage losses due to long-haul missions, miscalculation of fuel and airflows at low altitudes can consume fuel.

In cases where the aircraft run out of fuel, emergency landing with little fuel realization of fast refuel in the air has to be done. In this case, the skill and composure of the pilot takes a very important place. While it’s not very common to run out of fuel, there are examples in aviation history.

So how is aerial refueling performed?

Aerial refueling begins as the two aircraft approach each other. planes in the sky distance between 30 meters or less protection. So because the first phase is dangerous an intense skill requires. After the first connections have been made, the fuel transfer is gradually started.

For planes to get fuel from the sky ‘flying boom system’‘ and ‘probe and drogue system’ Two paths have been mentioned. In the flying boom system, two planes are connected by a rigid tube called a boom. A dedicated operator connects the ‘boom’ tube to the small refueling hole on the opposite aircraft. This method fast transfer It is often preferred by the air forces of the countries because it provides:

In the ‘probe and drogue system’, the planes that will send the fuel are rather than a rigid boom. a flexible hose applications. This method allows a single fuel plane to transfer fuel to multiple storage units. Hoses with a flexible material vibrate in the air during connection. to be repaired immediately Also necessary. This way of shipping is generally more small planes prefers

By tanker plane to the receiving plane connect hose, A seal is created on the connection that is driven by the pilot to allow the fuel to flow. button is pressed; In this way, the fuel is delivered to the receiving aircraft and the flight time of the aircraft increases.

Aircraft are being modified for refueling.

Most airplanes in general get fuel on the ground designed for. Aircraft refueling can be accomplished by changing the positions of the fuel ports and tank lines.

Refueling in the air, however, is different from refueling on the ground. a more expensive job It is only preferred in military operations.

Airborne refueling also carries some risks.

First of all, the planes that will receive and give fuel are interconnected. fly up close there is a danger. Also, such as hose drain, pull back, fuel pump failure. significant risks There is also. Refueling in spatial disorientation and night flights The most dangerous reached the level.

• Sources: Science ABC, NAA