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How can I get a ride in the jump seat as a non-professional pilot?
Awarded 4 hours ago
What terminologies are used when ATC instructs a pilot to stop or proceed with his transmission?
Awarded yesterday
What's that in front of the overhead panel?
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What is Mode B on the transponder?
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Why do cargo airplanes fly fewer cycles then airliners?
Awarded Dec 6 at 8:55
What is this aviation quote?
Awarded Dec 6 at 8:20
What is the purpose of the Dash 8’s “TOUCHED RUNWAY” warning light?
Awarded Dec 4 at 23:10
Why do cargo airlines frequently choose passenger aircraft rather than aircraft designed specifically for cargo?
Awarded Dec 4 at 8:45
Is the point of “groundspeed” in aircraft just to have a second reference of speed but two totally different measurements of speed?
Awarded Dec 3 at 22:50
What is this tube-like thing protruding from under an A330's wing?
Awarded Dec 3 at 14:45
What is this aircraft and its submarine?
Awarded Dec 3 at 13:20
Why does the takeoff N1 limit start to decrease below 30°C OAT?
Awarded Dec 3 at 4:02
What does Lion Air faking the repair of the AoA vane mean for the Florida repair shop that ceased operations?
Awarded Nov 28 at 13:15
How many flight hours do the first retiring A380s have?
Awarded Nov 27 at 7:55
Why can't sonic booms be heard at air shows?
Awarded Nov 24 at 21:10
Why didn't Philippine Airlines Flight 113 dump fuel prior to forced landing?
Awarded Nov 24 at 7:00
Are there any regulations about the distance between destination and alternate airports?
Awarded Nov 24 at 7:00
What happens if a crew complies but does not read back ATC instructions?
Awarded Nov 23 at 18:45
Why is it runway “1” instead of “01” in America?
Awarded Nov 23 at 10:55
When taxiing a taildragger across a kerb, is it best to cross straight-on or at an angle?
Awarded Nov 22 at 19:10
How do pilots clear an aircraft to fly through a hurricane?
Awarded Nov 21 at 22:05
Are runways “one-way”?
Awarded Nov 18 at 16:50
What is the correct way for pilots to say the time?
Awarded Nov 18 at 7:45
Can a tail pipe fire occur in cruise? If not, why not?
Awarded Nov 17 at 11:30
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a delta wing compared to a swept wing?
Awarded Nov 16 at 1:35
What are the costs versus benefits of takeoff/landing on grass versus pavement in a light aircraft?
Awarded Nov 15 at 17:45
Are commercial VFR flights legal?
Awarded Nov 15 at 17:45
What are these small propellers in the A330 MRTT's wings?
Awarded Nov 15 at 0:20
Does the coriolis force have an effect on the direction in which an aircraft travels?
Awarded Nov 15 at 0:20
What does the PBY Catalina's APU look like?
Awarded Nov 11 at 12:50
Does the Antonov An-225 have an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)?
Awarded Nov 10 at 23:40
How are special flight paths coordinated with ATC?
Awarded Nov 10 at 17:55
Why do aircraft sometimes bounce while landing?
Awarded Nov 9 at 17:15
If Space Shuttle flies “like a brick”, why does it need the wings?
Awarded Nov 8 at 19:35
What is the formula for induced drag?
Awarded Nov 7 at 19:50
What are these criss-cross patterns close to Cambridge Airport (UK)?
Awarded Nov 6 at 9:35
Are any special certs or licenses needed for Snow-ski equipped planes?
Awarded Nov 6 at 3:05
What could cause the Boeing “Pickle Fork” issues?
Awarded Nov 4 at 21:05
Are cabin dividers used to “hide” the flex of the airplane?
Awarded Nov 3 at 9:35
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Awarded Nov 1 at 11:40
Is the air in aircraft cabin toxic?
Awarded Oct 31 at 0:15
How can I learn about unpublished VFR reporting points?
Awarded Oct 30 at 16:10
How would an aircraft fly PIKES ONE departure procedure of Denver Airport?
Awarded Oct 29 at 15:10
How short does a trip need to be before flying is less safe than other forms of transportation?
Awarded Oct 29 at 9:50
What is an airliner pilot's first go-to if he or she doesn’t have a positive climb rate immediately after take off?
Awarded Oct 26 at 18:50
Why do non-aerobatic aircraft have a negative G limit?
Awarded Oct 26 at 17:45
Why don't combat aircraft have rear-facing *laser* weapons?
Awarded Oct 25 at 7:00
What is this hole on the left wing of the Eurofighter Typhoon?
Awarded Oct 24 at 0:30
Why do airliners on autopilot climb during cruise?
Awarded Oct 24 at 0:30
Are there any speed and altitude limitations on the autopilot?
Awarded Oct 24 at 0:30
Why would Boeing be under review if crew-error is determined to be the cause?
Awarded Oct 23 at 21:50
How does the squat switch work?
Awarded Oct 23 at 3:00
Are there any real life instances of aircraft aborting a takeoff or landing to avoid a vehicle?
Awarded Oct 22 at 17:20
Can the design for neutral stability reduce trim drag?
Awarded Oct 22 at 5:35
What does “speed checked” mean?
Awarded Oct 21 at 20:20
Which (if any) is the “most major” airport / field / strip on Antarctica?
Awarded Oct 21 at 18:25
What was the motivation for revoking the licence to the pilots of Northwest flight 188?
Awarded Oct 21 at 16:20
Why is London City getting a virtual tower?
Awarded Oct 21 at 0:35
What is this second smaller runway next to London City Airport?
Awarded Oct 18 at 23:45
Why was the TSR-2 literally burnt down even before its first official flight?
Awarded Oct 18 at 2:15
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