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As of 2023, why do we still not have an airplane that can be operated by a person with very little training?

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Could entrained air be used to increase rocket efficiency, like a bypass fan?

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How can flow in the compressor of a jet engine go back to the inlet?

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Can a student pilot certificate be used for transportation with an endorsement?

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Regulations regarding taking off across the runway

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What does a medical certificate look like?

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Can I takeoff as VFR from class G with 2sm vis. even if that's IFR in the categorical outlooks?

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How is true altitude derived? [duplicate]

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Changing SID without changing the flight plan

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The recording of takeoffs and landings in a logbook, particularly in the context of multipilot operations?

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When does taxiing become taking off?

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Example of where Class Echo abuts class Golf

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