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I have just found out Airbus uses aluminium wiring in the A380 to save weight. However, I didn't see anything about whether all the wiring is aluminium, or if copper wiring is also used. What is the ...

I was wondering the other day, why does the shock wave standing on the airfoil moves downstream when the free

first time here :) I'm part of the team at Flytrex (flytrex.com) and we're working with the Aircraft Certification Office to certify one of the first UAS systems (drones) under new initiative to ...

Is it possible for a Commercial Pilot to fly for hire with THEIR own aircraft and it still be private carriage? I am looking for a rule or set of rules to get to this conclusion. Part 61 allows ...

I understand that the higher relative airspeed around the body of an aircraft in comparison to the air within the cabin causes the cabin to experience a lower pressure. However, I was just thinking ...

Passenger aircraft tires are physically inspected by the cockpit crew member or technician after each landing or before take-off, that the tire may have been cut or punctured as it may have hit ...

Towberless pushback operation of a passenger aircraft is generally done with at least 2 people. The first person (walk-out assistant) communicates with the cockpit crew members and observes the ...

I am trying to compare trains with airplanes and the distances where taking a train is more viable than an airplane. I guess this would depend on the type of plane, but the Airbus 320 seems like a ...

I have found references to the Obstacle Identification Surface (OIS), which is approximately a 152ft/NM slope from the end of the runway (1.43 degrees, 1:40 rise/run) and a 1:50 clearance plane noted ...

I recently acquired a B-17 altimeter I was wondering if anyone knew any sites that would help me find out where it was from or what registration for the plane or any other history with it. Here is the ...

In the front seat. The pilot has a flat screen radar scope that shows both the planes and the weather. But on the rear seat. The weather scope has an giant eyepiece. Perhaps glare protection? (...

I have been trying to model the pitching dynamics of a General Aircraft (Nelson : Flight Stability and Control) but during the modelling, I find that I need to use the ...

One of the most dangerous situations possible in skydiving is a so-called downplane, where both the main and reserve chutes deploy, and they shift outwards to the sides of the parachutist until ...

The rear of the plane is nearer to the ground, while the front part of the plane is away from the ground (see image below). Other planes are more flat. I think it was for high AoA but these planes ...

So - I'm totally confused about FANS and its systems. From what I understand: FANS 1/A (started in 90s) has some early CPDLC for USA routes (this topic) but what about position reporting? Does it ...

I got interested in Tiltrotor type of airplanes and was reading up about some specific models, the AgustaWestland AW609 and the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. Both planes have a history of quite a few ...

For all of the F-35 models you can find pictures with and without a blister on the upper wing surface. I'm guessing that it is sensors for the missile warning system that were retrofitted later on, ...

Just read this abstract by a Regeneron STS finalist. Is the idea of a virtual winglet a viable concept? Seems interesting. Link: https://abstracts.societyforscience.org/Home/PrintPdf/15282

According to Reuters, Iran says it refrained from shooting down U.S. plane with 35 on board. The article goes onto say the aircraft was a P-8 Poseidon with 35 on board: Iran refrained from shooting ...

About a year and a half ago I moved into an apartment, where pets are not permitted. In order to be able to bring my pet with me, I applied online and obtained an "Emotional Support Animal" letter ...

If the pressure increases the density increases If the temperature increases the density decreases If the temperature increases the pressure increases Then when the air is heated the pressure should ...

Can an S-duct fit a turbofan exhaust instead of the intake? The idea here is to merge 2 exhausts into one at the exact center of the tail. This would be for twin-engine aircraft that have both engines ...

Back in 2015, I flew on 4 flights with Delta Airlines. I was too young to remember the registrations of each aircraft. Is it possible to look up the tail numbers if I have the date of the flights, ...

In cabin, we hear noises in commercial aircrafts. Wondering if it is in general over or under 100 hz. There should be a band width. Thanks!

Under FAR 91.225 (requirement for ADS-B-out), what additional airspace over the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. will be off-limits to an aircraft w/ no electrical system or transponder, compared to ...

what shall the air traffic controller do to Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems??? ( mention the related Document ) please

I saw an article from the BBC about the Eviation Alice this morning that left me puzzled. The design is a tail wheel tri-motor with the power plants located in a pusher configuration at the wing tips ...

I attend a local flight school for lessons once or twice a month. I normally wear a hoody and some tracksuit bottoms as they are comfortable for me and I like to be comfortable whilst doing something ...

Currently I am flying Helicopter with ATPL (Malaysia) licence clocking about 5000 hours. If I want to fly a private jet under FAA air plane licence as SIC, what are the minimum requirements? What is ...

In the book Never Call me a Hero, the author mentions that there were controls in the rear seat of the Douglas SBD Dauntless. However, I don't recall ever hearing this before, though I know the TBD ...

Watching helicopters come in to land, on occasion, I have noticed that they approach with a forward speed of a few knots, never land straight down. If there is sufficient landing space, would it be ...

I am in a part 141 program trying to finish up my commercial pilots license. The airport we operate out of will be closed for a few weeks so I was wondering if I'd be able to rent a plane close to ...

If the blackbox of MH370 were to be found today, would it actually still provide any information, assuming that it was in 5km deep water or so for some 5 years now? If not, why would you still be ...

I am flying the G1000 and have noticed that if I program in an OBS TO or a VOR TO (this might apply to FROM as well), the angle at which I fly relative to my programmed in bearing is 30 degrees. For ...

My question is can the 3 hours in prep for the check ride be done with different instructors, or does it have to be all 3 hours with the same instructor? Thanks.

Aviation confusing me... I’ve read that stall speed doesn’t change (IAS) no matter what altitude you’re flying - of course under specific conditions ISA, 1G level flight, no wind, gross weight etc. so ...

Classic configuration is something like the A320: wings in the middle, horizontal stabilizers at the tail. Canard configuration is something like the Beechcraft Starship: wings at the back and ...

I am doing a big project for school over the summer, and was wondering if anyone can help? I just want a professional opinion on the idea. Is it possible or no?

I was on a flight from Philadelphia (KPHL) to Boston (KBOS), after some delay and some change of route due to weather, the captain announced that we will be cruising at 7000' due to delays in the area....

Cropped; flickr.com, 2008 The photo is taken in cruise. The selected display shows takeoff data. There is also a send button (which hints at a datalink capability for communicating values). I ...

In the TACAN system , how does a change in bearing , would translate to a change in the time (or frequency) domain. I'll try to elaborate: I'm aware , of the TACAN operation in general. let's say ...

I know the POH for the C-152 explicitly states carb heat should be applied before landing. I fly in a tropical country where temperature is at 30°C on average on the ground, twice the standard temp. ...

I thought the radial vanes were a machined part of the impeller that just force the airstream radially? And that another name was rotating guide vanes as they are rotating with the impeller disc.. But ...

I've been let to understand that one stage consists of a row of rotors and stators. But I'm not sure which comes first? Does the front fan blades make the first part of the stage (rotor) with a stator ...

ive been searching for a aviation map of South Korea and cant find anyone that sells it. does anyone know where I can find one for flight planning

Trying to learn about aviation, and looking through all the displays in the cockpit, and also the Garmin G1000, I am not sure where I see the distance to the runway touchdown point, or the start of ...

Illustration taken from this youtube video Earlier in the video, it can be seen moving: Is it to provide mechanical power for the boom operation ?

I ran across an interesting set of post-9/11 photos and I noticed this picture in particular: The closest item on the truck looks a bit like an airplane engine, but I can't tell for sure. Is it one ...

The three major American airlines (American, United, and Delta) all have regional brands. These brands are actually operated by other airlines (ie: SkyWest). Air Canada has a similar regional brand ...

empstrong texthasized text Hello guys im interested to know how the an aicraft climb turn descend and stall. What are that factors that makes a certain aircraft climb turn descend turn and stall. And ...