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The humming noise when you board
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Why is the engine changing tone?
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What was that bang?!
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Next there will be a bang. Please don’t be alarmed. “That is the landing gear doors being opened again.” The wheels are then lowered into place until they lock with a click. “The pilot canada goose coats has to see three green lights on his panel to know all the wheels are where they belong and it is safe.”
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