The “back and forth” motion is the final approach so that the wheels land correctly, and go straight down the runway, as opposed to being in a skewed position that would point the nose, somewhat different than straight ahead.
Why do planes shake when landing?
Thermal turbulence will have a pronounced-effect on the flight path of an airplane approaching a landing area. The airplane is subject to convective currents of varying intensity set in motion over the ground along the approach path.
Why does my plane bounce when landing?
If you can't stabilize your approach to the runway early on, it's going to be much harder to make a smooth landing. There are two primary causes of bounced landings: landing hard, and landing too fast. If you have a high sink rate, your natural tendency is to pull back on the yoke as you quickly approach the ground.
Why do planes sway when landing?
Why do airplane tires skid when landing?
With any brake application during landing roll deceleration, weight transfers from main tires toward the nosewheel. With aircraft, as the weight decreases on the mains, excessive braking force will cause the tires to lose traction resulting in a skid.
How do planes not skid when landing?
And a slip reaches a hundred percent causing the wheels to lock. Now the locked wheels don't slip anymore they start skidding. Now because the tire isn't spinning. In the locked position braking.
What is the white smoke inside airplane?
The white vapor you see in airplane cabins is usually mist or fog created by the aircraft's ventilation system. It helps to maintain proper humidity levels and can make the cabin air more comfortable for passengers during long flights.
Do pilots know when there will be turbulence?
While pilots can't actually see turbulence, they often know what is coming up, thanks to reports from other planes, weather reports, and radar equipment. However, clear air turbulence (severe turbulence occurring in cloudless areas) can sometimes catch pilots off guard.