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Most airplanes have a rudder on top of the tail. When it is turned to the left, it causes the plane to yaw to the left. But it also puts a roll force to the right, because it is usually above the ...
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On the weekend I visited an airfield (it IS inside an ATZ) that has a PPR section on their site. I've previously called ahead on the radio for PPR.
Anyway I called them on frequency 10 miles out and ...
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Any aircraft traversing through the air would impart velocity, pressure, and temperature gradients to the surrounding air, then there are some phenomenon which are unique to all winged bodies such as ...
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I am wondering what is the difference between QFF and QNH?
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I've realized that nowadays there are switches present on most modern aircraft which electrically adjust the height of the seating position, and I was wondering if that mechanism was present on the SR-...
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I was not succesful with finding an answer to this anywhere on the web. Let’s assume we have multiple runways in the airport and ATC controller gives us instructions to cross certain runway that is ...
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If I own land(in the U.S.), can I create a private helicopter landing spot for my personal use? Would I have to register with the FAA or some other government agency?
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The alpha vane (also called AoA vane) is an external probe used to measure the angle of attack. I have been trying to understand how exactly it works, but I can't find any clear explanation or ...
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I'm not sure if it's just in Boeing aircraft, but I've heard that Cost Index has something to do with flight planning but have no idea what it is.
What is it for and how is it calculated? (I'm happy ...
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I was just watching BSL/LFSB on Flightradar24 and noticed that flight W67772 didn't start its take-off run from the end of the runway.
Wouldn't it make sense to start every take-off from the end to ...
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Does a plane have brakes to stop or slow down while flying?
For example, if the pilots see a large flock of birds at some distance in front of the airplane, and they want to reduce speed suddenly. ...
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On most A-10s I have seen, the area under the cockpit is darker than the rest of the plane. Is there a reason for this?
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What metal alloy is used for the hot section of a jet engine? Specifically the exhaust nozzle? I have found mention of a titanium alloy and nickel alloy but nothing with that much detail. What sort of ...
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What is a Flight Director, and how does it differ from Autopilot?
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Can you answer these questions?
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I was born with no central vision in my right eye, and I would like to know if this would hinder my ability to become a commercial pilot.
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I am an American hobbyist pilot who had been flying for years as a LSA pilot. Recently, I started training for my PPL and applied for medical. Sadly, it is likely my Class 3 will be rejected to past ...
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This was my grandfather's plane, picture taken, I believe, in 1942. My grandparents are long gone and I have no one to confirm the ID of this plane, but from internet searches, it looks like a ...
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