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Are these two objects in cockpit of Antonov - AN 225 Mriya fans for air? What is their purpose?

answered Oct 12, 2020 at 19:01

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Which flight maneuver is better for a takeoff emergency after liftoff, a tear drop (180° turn) or a 360° turn?

answered Jun 11, 2021 at 8:39

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Why are longer wings with foldable wingtips used on the B777X instead of lighter ones with original size?

answered Oct 19, 2020 at 9:10

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What is this turbine engine panel that opens on landing?

answered Oct 16, 2020 at 20:25

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Is an autopilot failure an emergency?

answered May 22, 2023 at 20:56

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How safe are extreme aerobatic flights?

answered Aug 19, 2020 at 12:06

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Did DB Cooper's aircraft land safely with the aft stairs open?

answered Sep 18, 2020 at 23:18

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Is Flight Idle a constant?

answered Oct 16, 2020 at 11:01

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Why is fuel quantity expressed in flight hours

answered Aug 2, 2020 at 17:42

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Roller Coaster Airline

answered Oct 25, 2020 at 11:16

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Why would a fighter drop fuel into a drone?

answered Mar 16, 2023 at 20:39

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What is a "pickle switch" in civil aviation?

answered May 21, 2023 at 19:17

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Does an AME's advertisement on the back of the medical certificate affect the document's validity under the FAA?

answered Oct 24, 2020 at 23:35

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On an aerofoil or circular cylinder why does the airflow stay attached after passing the point of maximum thickness?

answered Aug 3, 2020 at 10:03

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Which sub-scale setting may a pilot use on an instrument approach in South Africa--QFE or QNH?

answered Sep 10, 2020 at 17:28

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How long does it take to refuel a Cessna Citation X+?

answered Oct 7, 2020 at 22:11

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When to disconnect the A/P on approach in an airliner?

answered May 23, 2023 at 20:45

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What transatlantic flight routes are available for a Pilatus PC-24 with std configuration

answered Feb 14, 2022 at 20:22

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What are the reasons for this radial piston engine shut down procedure?

answered Oct 24, 2020 at 22:40

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Optimizing the airplane for best cruising altitude and velocity

answered Mar 6, 2021 at 22:59

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How can I estimate wind speed and direction in VFR?

answered Oct 19, 2020 at 15:25

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How is the B737NG Autopilot controlling pitch?

answered Oct 19, 2020 at 16:12

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What is the maximum rate of descent in an instrument approach?

answered Aug 1, 2020 at 23:36

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How should I read these abbreviations on the Airbus 320 MCDU?

answered Aug 29, 2020 at 22:48

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What do we mean by taking the lowest of ZFW; TOW and LW to determine the maximum takeoff weight of the day?

answered Sep 8, 2020 at 20:38

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Why high air speed at flat surface don't always produce low pressure?

answered Aug 7, 2020 at 0:12

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When is an aircraft considered dispatched?

answered Aug 22, 2020 at 21:19

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Do aircraft using only spoilerons for roll control, with no conventional ailerons, have a crossover airspeed?

answered Oct 19, 2020 at 22:17

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When do the LNAV and VNAV NPS pointers appear in the PFD of a B737NG?

answered Oct 21, 2020 at 19:28

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Do small or regional airports have maintenance staff or companies onsite?

answered Apr 12, 2021 at 22:21

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30 Answers

Are these two objects in cockpit of Antonov - AN 225 Mriya fans for air? What is their purpose?

Which flight maneuver is better for a takeoff emergency after liftoff, a tear drop (180° turn) or a 360° turn?

Why are longer wings with foldable wingtips used on the B777X instead of lighter ones with original size?

What is this turbine engine panel that opens on landing?

Is an autopilot failure an emergency?

How safe are extreme aerobatic flights?

Did DB Cooper's aircraft land safely with the aft stairs open?

Is Flight Idle a constant?

Why is fuel quantity expressed in flight hours

Roller Coaster Airline

Why would a fighter drop fuel into a drone?

What is a "pickle switch" in civil aviation?

Does an AME's advertisement on the back of the medical certificate affect the document's validity under the FAA?

On an aerofoil or circular cylinder why does the airflow stay attached after passing the point of maximum thickness?

Which sub-scale setting may a pilot use on an instrument approach in South Africa--QFE or QNH?

How long does it take to refuel a Cessna Citation X+?

When to disconnect the A/P on approach in an airliner?

What transatlantic flight routes are available for a Pilatus PC-24 with std configuration

What are the reasons for this radial piston engine shut down procedure?

Optimizing the airplane for best cruising altitude and velocity

How can I estimate wind speed and direction in VFR?

How is the B737NG Autopilot controlling pitch?

What is the maximum rate of descent in an instrument approach?

How should I read these abbreviations on the Airbus 320 MCDU?

What do we mean by taking the lowest of ZFW; TOW and LW to determine the maximum takeoff weight of the day?

Why high air speed at flat surface don't always produce low pressure?

When is an aircraft considered dispatched?

Do aircraft using only spoilerons for roll control, with no conventional ailerons, have a crossover airspeed?

When do the LNAV and VNAV NPS pointers appear in the PFD of a B737NG?

Do small or regional airports have maintenance staff or companies onsite?