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What does "CATs three and four" mean?
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What is the purpose of the fuel pumps in the A320?
Awarded Jun 23 at 17:08
In a jet, are Vy and Vx achieved at a constant AOA at all altitudes?
Awarded Jun 22 at 2:25
If, one day, we have an electric airplane, will it be easier to control than a fuelled airplane?
Awarded Jun 17 at 16:32
If I get a speed restriction from ATC, at what point am I no longer obligated to comply with the restriction?
Awarded Jun 13 at 22:26
Why does ADS-B altitude from multiple landed planes vary so much from one plane to another?
Awarded Jun 10 at 0:34
Why doesn’t ACARS just use HF if it has better range than VHF?
Awarded Jun 3 at 13:42
Can non-instrument rated pilots request practice approaches?
Awarded Jun 2 at 3:57
At what angle to the ground track does wind become favorable to lower fuel consumption?
Awarded May 31 at 4:07
Apply back-pressure during taxi?
Awarded May 31 at 4:07
Responding to another aircraft without knowing their radio call sign
Awarded May 26 at 16:16
How often is a tire replaced on a 777?
Awarded May 23 at 20:27
What is the number in a closed box right below a victor airway?
Awarded May 23 at 2:18
What is the OUTBD PFD setting on the 737 NG MAIN PANEL DUs switch?
Awarded May 22 at 15:19
What is an "Alternate Airway"?
Awarded May 16 at 17:05
When drop tanks (those with external lines) are released, how are the two connections (air and fuel) released?
Awarded May 13 at 17:12
How much water does it take to cause a flameout in a modern turbine engine?
Awarded May 11 at 18:49
What does 15/13 mean with pilot schedule?
Awarded May 11 at 3:57
What aircraft is shown in this cockpit picture?
Awarded May 10 at 5:01
How does terrain alert system work?
Awarded May 8 at 21:21
What does the "High Alt Landing" guarded push button on the A320 exactly do?
Awarded May 7 at 21:31
Can flaps on Airbus/Boeing airliners be deployed at high speeds during cruise, still?
Awarded May 4 at 4:02
How much energy/prop efficiency does the e-volo copter sacrifice by having a smaller propeller?
Awarded May 2 at 21:10
Are there aeromedical reasons to avoid too-rapid descent in hypoxia?
Awarded May 1 at 10:26
What is the proper technique for using rudder pedals with toe brakes?
Awarded Apr 28 at 11:40
Does a primary student, training in a high performance airplane, need an high performance endorsement prior to solo?
Awarded Apr 27 at 0:25
Why is FAA Aircraft Certification Service department named as AIR?
Awarded Apr 18 at 18:47
What does "POS ITERV WAS CHGD" mean on the ACARS page of a Boeing 737?
Awarded Apr 18 at 14:51
Why would a pilot need to change their heading when flying through a cold front?
Awarded Apr 15 at 22:53
Is "Conflicting Traffic" any better than "All Traffic?"
Awarded Apr 15 at 15:51
How to get registration from ICAO 24 bit code?
Awarded Apr 14 at 17:31
What does the abbreviation "SCMOH", related to an engine overhaul, mean?
Awarded Apr 12 at 14:30
Is the T-38 wing strong enough to carry any weapons?
Awarded Apr 9 at 18:16
Identifying WWII reconnaissance plane wing
Awarded Apr 7 at 16:50
Am I allowed to tell ATC "unable" if asked to climb to less than 12,500 ft without supplemental oxygen aboard?
Awarded Apr 6 at 14:05
How do I get an FAA okay for a private runway?
Awarded Apr 6 at 14:05
Landing gear: why is there a maximum altitude for safe retraction?
Awarded Apr 4 at 1:48
How does a fighter pilot calculate approach/landing speeds?
Awarded Mar 31 at 19:18
Would it be feasible to restart production of the F-20 Tigershark?
Awarded Mar 29 at 0:41
What does "DO" in "DO-160" stand for?
Awarded Mar 28 at 9:51
Different planes with same registration? How is it possible?
Awarded Mar 25 at 18:10
Propulsion method for MANPADS missiles
Awarded Mar 24 at 8:10
How many holds to be IR current?
Awarded Mar 23 at 10:56
Why do Air Force planes regularly fly in circles?
Awarded Mar 21 at 23:27
Why is 5 seconds the time to respond to a TCAS RA?
Awarded Mar 19 at 17:26
Are helicopters easier to fly nowadays due to computers?
Awarded Mar 19 at 12:42
Do sectional charts indicate which runways have lighting installed?
Awarded Mar 19 at 10:36
Are control inputs different during autorotation?
Awarded Mar 18 at 12:26
Bizarre photograph from an airshow
Awarded Mar 16 at 17:51
How do aircraft on the deck of a moving aircraft carrier align their INS/IRS?
Awarded Mar 14 at 5:45
Could the pilots really not trim manually to overcome MCAS, as shown in the Netflix Downfall documentary?
Awarded Mar 10 at 16:46
Why do propeller driven planes have intakes/inlets, such as this one on the P-51 Mustang?
Awarded Mar 9 at 14:17
What is motive flow and why is it used in some aircraft hydraulic systems?
Awarded Mar 7 at 9:41
Is this aerodynamic braking procedure normal in a 747?
Awarded Mar 2 at 0:34
What downsides could there be to not letting your engine's oil temperature get above the given limit to taxi/take off before you do so?
Awarded Mar 1 at 8:03
Why is this low pass considered reckless and resulted in a license loss?
Awarded Feb 28 at 15:46
Is landing gear-up against the regs?
Awarded Feb 27 at 21:15
Why do planes sometimes get a 'forward boost' when the reverse thrust is deactivated?
Awarded Feb 24 at 2:46
Is any of the Ingenuity helicopter's special design attributes helpful in improving helicopters flying in Earth's atmosphere?
Awarded Feb 21 at 7:31
Untowered communication when abeam the airport
Awarded Feb 20 at 20:04
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