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Why does the flare mode of the A321neo engage 50 feet higher than the A321ceo?

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What is the danger in the over-use of reverse thrust during ground operations when operating a turboprop powerplant?

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

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Could an airliner pilot successfully exit alone from a controlled ocean ditching?

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What does the sound and flashing button indicate during this landing?

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Is this aerodynamic braking procedure normal in a 747?

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What do the callouts "approaching minimums" and "minimums " mean?

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Can aircraft stall at low speed during final landing?

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Why are these carrier aircraft landing with the canopy open?

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How Does the FAA Define the Dimensions of the Touchdown Zone?

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How is the debris deflector on the DC-9-80 ("MD-80")'s nose gear kept from striking the ground during landing?

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Qualification Requirement of Aircraft taxi and landing lights?

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How much slipping and sliding go on during short final?

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