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What is this little "rod" thing on the back of the F-22 for?
According to this cutaway (source) it is a "runaway emergency arrest hook housing":
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What is this little "rod" thing on the back of the F-22 for?
It is the tailhook housing. Looking for a definitive picture, but can't find one.
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What are these two sticks on chart holders?
You aren't going to find any documentation from the Learjet 45 AFM or PM. They allow the pilot with paper charts to adjust the angle of the chart so the pilot can read it easier while flying. There ...
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