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Why should the centre of mass be ahead of the centre of pressure?
Awarded Sep 27 at 12:26
What does the condition lever in turboprops control?
Awarded Sep 26 at 4:10
What does NSC mean in a METAR?
Awarded Sep 26 at 4:10
How long does it take Boeing to develop an aircraft?
Awarded Sep 24 at 23:42
What is the difference between the words "airlines" and "airways" semantically?
Awarded Sep 24 at 22:10
How do I interpret electrical system indications in a G1000 C-182?
Awarded Sep 23 at 22:48
Why can't sonic booms be heard at air shows?
Awarded Sep 20 at 15:50
Is it required to contact approach when flying VFR into a Class D airfield?
Awarded Sep 19 at 7:41
Why does the cabin air sometimes smell of kerosene? [duplicate]
Awarded Sep 17 at 21:10
Where can I get the FAA data that defines airspace, including MOAs etc.?
Awarded Sep 17 at 3:17
Was the 727 the last airliner whose doors could be opened in flight?
Awarded Sep 17 at 3:10
What happens when a temporary pilot certificate expires?
Awarded Sep 9 at 15:10
How large are the pilot rest areas of the A380 and B747-8?
Awarded Sep 9 at 0:42
Why is an F22 slower than an F15?
Awarded Sep 4 at 14:32
Which way should you turn to avoid another aircraft?
Awarded Aug 31 at 21:18
How to perform climbs and descents?
Awarded Aug 30 at 11:19
When to go missed on a non-precision approach?
Awarded Aug 30 at 9:18
Is there a way to find out which runway is used by which flight on a particular day/date?
Awarded Aug 29 at 17:57
ICAO and EASA classification of instrument approaches
Awarded Aug 29 at 15:18
How are military aircraft numbered?
Awarded Aug 28 at 10:42
What is propeller / engine sync and how does it work?
Awarded Aug 28 at 4:47
What is the step-by-step process to become a ground instructor in the US?
Awarded Aug 23 at 0:47
What is the Difference between mogas and avgas? [duplicate]
Awarded Aug 22 at 10:03
Is the entire length of a B747 or A380 wing used as a fuel tank?
Awarded Aug 18 at 12:31
Can the 747 be re-engined as a twin? [closed]
Awarded Aug 12 at 10:47
What are the ICAO PANS? What are their contents?
Awarded Aug 7 at 6:11
How do you calculate the lift coefficient of an airfoil at zero angle of attack?
Awarded Aug 7 at 3:42
Why is a urine test performed during pilot medical examinations?
Awarded Aug 4 at 17:33
What are these panels underneath the wing root of a A380?
Awarded Aug 2 at 17:21
Is (L/D)max achieved at a specific speed or AOA?
Awarded Jul 29 at 1:57
Is it practical to become an airline pilot in order to travel internationally?
Awarded Jul 28 at 17:01
Where does the term 'steam cockpit' come from?
Awarded Jul 28 at 15:05
What prevents someone from hijacking a radio frequency mid-air?
Awarded Jul 23 at 6:31
Why are three-bladed helicopters relatively rare?
Awarded Jul 22 at 22:05
At what point can Approach mode be engaged in an A320?
Awarded Jul 17 at 16:34
What is the difference between an aileron and a flap?
Awarded Jul 17 at 13:09
How do combat jets know when to launch flares to counter IR missiles?
Awarded Jul 15 at 21:18
Why do landing gear tires smoke upon touchdown?
Awarded Jul 12 at 9:27
Does the Fairchild Metroliner have any unusual handling characteristics?
Awarded Jul 12 at 6:27
Why does a rectangular wing stall first at the root?
Awarded Jul 11 at 20:25
How hot do internal parts of jet engine get?
Awarded Jul 11 at 19:55
How to calculate outside air temperature at a certain altitude?
Awarded Jul 9 at 23:06
Where is the pitot static drain located on a Piper PA-28?
Awarded Jul 8 at 18:07
Is the aircraft in this image real?
Awarded Jul 5 at 6:56
Why does the Cessna 172S Skyhawk use only two blade fixed pitched prop?
Awarded Jul 4 at 17:11
Are these two objects in cockpit of Antonov - AN 225 Mriya fans for air? What is their purpose?
Awarded Jul 2 at 6:40
How to pick a good airfoil based on Cl and Cd
Awarded Jun 29 at 11:05
Can you get sucked out of a hole in an aircraft?
Awarded Jun 28 at 4:40
What is the role of baffles in Fuel Tanks? [duplicate]
Awarded Jun 27 at 14:10
What are ARTCC, RCO and FSS and what are differences?
Awarded Jun 27 at 9:50
Why are contra-rotating jet engines so rare?
Awarded Jun 25 at 12:08
When to reduce power on takeoff (Cessna 182 or similar)?
Awarded Jun 20 at 21:26
How should I read these climb and descent profile notations?
Awarded Jun 19 at 18:02
Would blade-less (Dyson style) jet engines work? [duplicate]
Awarded Jun 18 at 15:32
Why do aircraft with turboprop engine have black painted anti-icing system?
Awarded Jun 18 at 3:27
Are there any data on the safety rate of gliders vs single-engine GA aircraft?
Awarded Jun 16 at 21:05
How do windshear warning systems work?
Awarded Jun 16 at 20:33
For training with a grace month, is it legal to fly in the month after training expires before going to school?
Awarded Jun 16 at 20:33
How does vertical separation work above FL400?
Awarded Jun 16 at 5:01
What kind of g-forces do birds experience and how does it compare to humans? [closed]
Awarded Jun 14 at 12:31
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