Top new questions this week:
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What are the rectangles adjacent to the arresting gear on Aircraft Carriers? Are they service hatches?
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In my shareholder agreement, there is a very reasonable line that states:
Any hard landings to be reported immediately to [head instructor] or [club name]
The thing is, I'm not exactly sure where ...
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This question reminded me of a time when I landed my spamcan at a former WWII RAF base (middle of nowhere, no ATC, no-one in the clubhouse) that had a part concrete/part grass runway, a farmer came ...
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Was flying with the Dash-8 Q400 and saw the screw sticking out? It's on the wing near the wheel compartment as shown in the picture.
Even if safe, it doesn't look pleasant to the passenger.
Are loose ...
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Also, what is the yellow metal stick officially called?
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When there is a relocated runway threshold, the PHAK says:
When the threshold is relocated, the closed portion of the runway is not available for use by aircraft for takeoff or landing, but it is ...
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I wish to fly into Bristol (EGGD) in a Microlight.
I can see they have a VFR approach procedure here. Can I do this? If so, what are the prerequisites? Assuming filing a flight plan is one of them.
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I was reading this question about how do pilots send distress signals in emergency scenarios, and that got me thinking...
In voretaq7's answer, he states that there are three ways to send distress ...
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Does anyone know what type of aircraft was used in the new film Plane staring Gerard Butler?
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Wind information can be reported by various sources (ATIS, METAR, TAF, spoken on the radio, etc). I was taught that officially some of these sources are relative to magnetic north and others to true ...
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"An aircraft is cruising at FL170. The altitude shown with QNH set is 17,500 feet. The OAT is -10 deg C. What is the true altitude?"
The ISA temperature deviation is 9°C.
My calculation is:
17,500'
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Prompted by one of the answers to a prior question of mine regarding a scenario involving a helicopter mincing someone with its main rotor in flight:
...I suspect having a human body come in to ...
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Are turboprops really more efficient than jets?
If yes, does that mean that airlines who use jets sacrifice fuel for faster flights?
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It is quite a common phrase, usually without having anything to do with radar or aviation. But. Is there such a thing as 'flying under the radar'? If so, why is this (and how low is that)?
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Can you answer these questions?
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I understand that a RAIM has to be checked on the ground as part of preflight, as well as before the commencement of an RNAV/RNP approach.
What I am unable to find information on online, is whether a ...
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Presently, ADS-B messages are broadcast on
1090 Mhz Mode S Extended Squitter
VHF Data Link Mode-4 (VDL-4)
Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) 978 Mhz
First 2 Frequencies have relevant ICAO standards ...
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Is it possible to put PPL flight training (started in the US) on hold and pick it up again in a different (European) country? Would one have to start all over again or would the US training be ...
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