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How does the V-22 Osprey share engine power between its rotors?
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What is the true meaning of the word "roger" when used on the radio? What is its origin?
Awarded Nov 3 at 15:25
How should time as safety pilot be logged?
Awarded Jun 10 at 16:32
What are the guidelines for call signs for aircraft dealing with US ATC?
Awarded Feb 7 at 6:20
Can GPS be used in lieu of DME for instrument approaches?
Awarded Nov 7, 2022 at 21:21
What does AO2 in the remarks of an ASOS/AWOS mean?
Awarded Aug 7, 2022 at 0:16
What is a raw data takeoff and is there a benefit to performing them?
Awarded Feb 2, 2022 at 18:36
What geographical area does a METAR cover?
Awarded Nov 25, 2021 at 12:26
Why were "pattern a" and "pattern b" removed from the Instrument Flying Handbook?
Awarded Oct 17, 2021 at 20:05
When should a pilot use the word "takeoff?"
Awarded Dec 13, 2020 at 1:15
What does the snowflake with temperature symbol on an approach plate mean?
Awarded Nov 16, 2020 at 17:48
What does Alternate NA mean on an approach plate?
Awarded Aug 11, 2020 at 18:50
What is motive flow and why is it used in some aircraft hydraulic systems?
Awarded Apr 28, 2020 at 19:10
Can an IFR clearance be issued and flown through IMC in class G airspace?
Awarded Feb 29, 2020 at 23:20
Does my 1st class medical give me 2nd and 3rd class medical privileges after it expires?
Awarded Jan 22, 2020 at 16:20
What direction should a traffic pattern be at an uncontrolled or non-towered airport?
Awarded Jan 16, 2020 at 20:15
How does the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 differ from other turboprop engines?
Awarded Oct 12, 2019 at 14:35
Why does maneuvering speed vary with weight?
Awarded Aug 25, 2019 at 9:05
What is the difference between a propeller and a rotor?
Awarded Jul 13, 2019 at 2:10
Why is the mammatus cloud formation so dangerous?
Awarded Jun 28, 2019 at 3:45
Why do some approaches have suffix letters such as Y and Z?
Awarded Jun 10, 2019 at 0:05
Why is mist abbreviated BR on METARs and TAFs?
Awarded May 17, 2019 at 15:30
Why is there a disparity in the conversion from runway visual range (RVR) to statute miles?
Awarded Feb 27, 2019 at 13:40
What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) and what are its operational requirements?
Awarded Feb 25, 2019 at 1:25
What is the difference between deice and anti-ice?
Awarded Feb 10, 2019 at 19:05
Where does the final approach segment begin on an ILS approach?
Awarded Aug 10, 2018 at 13:20
What is the true meaning of the word “wilco” when used on the radio? What is its origin?
Awarded Dec 20, 2017 at 11:36
What is the fastest single-engine civil turboprop aircraft with cabin seating?
Awarded Mar 20, 2017 at 0:29
What are the different wing planforms? What are each's advantages? Where are they commonly used?
Awarded Nov 30, 2016 at 23:36

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