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What actions does a pilot take when simply told to "go around"?

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Why are planes required to cruise at round flight levels only above 18000 ft of altitude?

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Why do flights approaching Kabul seem to take a different route since the Taliban took over?

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Does air traffic control identify a distress situation when an aircraft flies triangles in the sky?

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How do civil aircraft flying in formation handle ATC?

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Is it legal to fly the localizer approach when cleared for the ILS?

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What call sign does Marine One use when the President is not on board?

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How are squawk codes assigned?

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Is the Special Traffic Management Program (STMP) still in use?

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What is the range and accuracy of ATC radar systems?

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Did the last US plane to leave Afghanistan have support from the control tower?

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Is it a flight violation to mishear ATC instructions for exiting the runway?

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Does compliance with ATC instructions apply to VFR aircraft in Class G?

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May I enter Class C airspace if I'm told "remain VFR"?

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