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What is this aircraft with pipes at the flight deck windows?
Awarded Mar 2, 2019 at 4:30
What does it take to turn a 747 around 180 degrees?
Awarded Feb 26, 2019 at 5:40
How do I calculate density altitude by hand?
Awarded Feb 26, 2019 at 5:40
Was the miracle on the Hudson saved exclusively by the APU?
Awarded Feb 19, 2019 at 17:55
How often should an engine be run, to stay mechanically sound?
Awarded Feb 17, 2019 at 4:10
Why does the B777 have no winglets? Are there any drawbacks to having winglets?
Awarded Feb 2, 2019 at 4:10
Who decides what measurement units are used for altitude, and why is there no standard?
Awarded Jan 19, 2019 at 4:20
How can a pilot anticipate cloud formation?
Awarded Jan 18, 2019 at 4:55
When must we make contact with ATC?
Awarded Jan 18, 2019 at 4:55
Which civilian airport has the most runways (current and planned)?
Awarded Jan 15, 2019 at 4:45
What does "Information <letter>" in ATC transmissions mean?
Awarded Jan 10, 2019 at 5:55
What is the difference between centre of pressure, aerodynamic centre and neutral point?
Awarded Jan 1, 2019 at 4:05
How do aircraft keep fuel from freezing while in flight?
Awarded Dec 30, 2018 at 4:05
What are the differences between direct law and mechanical back-up?
Awarded Dec 29, 2018 at 4:20
Could a pilot incapacitate other crew/passengers by manipulating cabin air quality/pressure?
Awarded Dec 12, 2018 at 5:20
What is an Enhanced surveillance system?
Awarded Dec 6, 2018 at 6:20
Why is the FDR and CVR put into water again after a water crash?
Awarded Nov 28, 2018 at 4:25
Does Daylight Saving Time affect local airspace?
Awarded Nov 25, 2018 at 4:10
Why is tape being applied to this jet engine?
Awarded Nov 20, 2018 at 5:10
How many tanks does an A350 have?
Awarded Oct 15, 2018 at 4:55
Why is "Affirm / Negative" used instead of "Yes / No"?
Awarded Oct 11, 2018 at 5:20
What happens when two different control inputs are commanded in an aircraft with two control columns?
Awarded Oct 11, 2018 at 5:20
May aerobatics be performed over a controlled airport without getting a waiver?
Awarded Oct 11, 2018 at 5:20
What's required for a plane certified to fly to Antarctica?
Awarded Oct 8, 2018 at 4:35
"What's our vector, Victor?": What does this mean?
Awarded Sep 19, 2018 at 4:50
How do Ram Air Turbines get deployed?
Awarded Sep 5, 2018 at 4:35
Is it illegal for Joe Public to listen to ATC in the UK?
Awarded Aug 29, 2018 at 5:25
Why stall on 2D faster than 3D?
Awarded Aug 23, 2018 at 4:45
Can large airliners be operated without ground support?
Awarded Aug 17, 2018 at 4:20
Can someone identify this warplane silhouette?
Awarded Aug 17, 2018 at 4:20
What are the differences between Canadian VNCs and US Sectional charts?
Awarded Aug 15, 2018 at 4:55
Are there design differences between propellers powered by air (wind-power) and propellers for aviation?
Awarded Jul 17, 2018 at 4:13
Can training for an Instrument Rating be applied towards a commercial pilot certificate?
Awarded Jul 13, 2018 at 4:53
What is the purpose of the inlet doors of the Pratt & Whitney JT3D?
Awarded Jul 12, 2018 at 4:03
What is profile drag?
Awarded Jul 10, 2018 at 4:16
How does a horizontal situation indicator (HSI) work?
Awarded Jul 2, 2018 at 5:26
What does it mean for a door to be armed?
Awarded Jun 14, 2018 at 5:27
What is the 3 click sound when the autopilot is disconnected on Airbus aircraft?
Awarded Jun 11, 2018 at 4:27
Is it even remotely feasible to turnback a single engine aircraft with an engine failure?
Awarded Jun 9, 2018 at 5:13
What is the weight saving of windowless fuselage for cargo aircraft?
Awarded Jun 8, 2018 at 18:40
Why is this G-AIRMET's valid time earlier than its issued time?
Awarded May 21, 2018 at 17:45
What are the most efficient layouts of multiple runways?
Awarded May 18, 2018 at 4:14
How did the De Havilland Mosquito compete with contemporary jets?
Awarded May 11, 2018 at 4:47
Is it possible to drive a prop directly from a jet engine without a gearbox?
Awarded May 4, 2018 at 6:45
How unique are waypoint names supposed to be?
Awarded Apr 24, 2018 at 5:40
Is it possible to use normal headphones for passengers in a light aircraft?
Awarded Apr 23, 2018 at 4:21
How do you catch a runaway blimp?
Awarded Apr 22, 2018 at 4:04
Is the life of pets considered when dealing with a cargo fire indication?
Awarded Apr 22, 2018 at 3:37
Why are there so few Lancasters still flying?
Awarded Apr 19, 2018 at 4:02
In the traffic pattern, what is the appropriate distance from the runway for the downwind leg?
Awarded Apr 11, 2018 at 4:14
What is the difference between Hobbs Time and Tach Time?
Awarded Apr 10, 2018 at 4:12
How does the FOVE system work with the Airbus FMS?
Awarded Apr 4, 2018 at 4:01
Why are magnetized materials dangerous goods?
Awarded Mar 31, 2018 at 4:22
Why do modern jetliners provide Thrust Reversers at all in their design decisions?
Awarded Mar 27, 2018 at 4:09
Why is the nose of the Mig-21 shaped so differently compared to other fighter aircraft?
Awarded Mar 24, 2018 at 4:05
Is there a difference in aerodynamic efficiency between single engine and twin engine airplanes?
Awarded Mar 23, 2018 at 6:04
Could the Boeing 787-9 near vertical takeoff demonstration be performed by Airbus A350 aircraft?
Awarded Mar 9, 2018 at 4:32
Why do fabric skin constructions not show up much in larger single engine piston aircraft?
Awarded Feb 23, 2018 at 6:19
Aviation ebook for beginners?
Awarded Feb 23, 2018 at 6:19
Are "Tally-ho" and "no joy" acceptable ATC terms for civil operations?
Awarded Feb 3, 2018 at 4:03
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