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Do horizontal stabilizers on airliners have varying angle of incidence in the span-wise direction (washout or negative twist)?

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Do aircraft use the majority of their fuel to overcome friction?

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What is the maximum nose wheel deflection angle?

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Does joystick position control bank angle in some Airbus aircraft? And what happens when the pilot deflects the joystick when wheels are on ground?

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Is flying during the day safer than flying at night?

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Why does an airliner have a shallow descent when heavier, opposite to gliders with ballast?

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How much does a passenger-to-freighter conversion cost?

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What is an airliner's “green dot speed”, and how does it vary with weight, and why?

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Do airliner cabin filters trap viruses or other pathogens?

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What's the rattling noise on an A320?

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What would non-potable water be used for on an airliner?

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How efficient would an airliner be if it did not have to carry its own fuel?

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What is the typical voltage used on jet airliners?

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Can ekranoplans (GEV) be more efficient than traditional airliners?

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