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Has a commercial jet airliner ever stalled on takeoff / at low-altitude?

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What does the instruction "Climb heading [BEARING] to [NAVAID] 2.5 DME" mean?

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What do multiple slashes in METAR mean?

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How miraculous was the miracle on the Hudson?

answered Sep 13, 2016 at 8:29

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How do pilots stay disciplined and use checklists, even after they have become routine?

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Why is a 3 degree descent angle used?

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Why keep the doors open for aircraft in boneyards?

answered Oct 27, 2016 at 7:54

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Why are Israeli planes followed by an armored police truck at ZRH?

answered Nov 8, 2020 at 16:49

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C-152 carb heat on before landing in hot weather?

answered Jun 21, 2019 at 12:48

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What part-time opportunities are available for low hours pilots?

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How can skydivers start at 15,000 feet without the jumper suffering from hypoxia?

answered Aug 2 at 11:59

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What is the official term for a gas / petrol station for planes?

answered Jul 26, 2018 at 14:14

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What is the meaning of the letters on the side(s) of WWII British aircraft?

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What is the maximum crosswind limit for a C150/2 aircraft?

answered Feb 14, 2017 at 9:01

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How can pilots fly inside a cloud?

answered Jan 30, 2015 at 10:37

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How strictly are language rules adhered to between Pilot and ATC?

answered Sep 21, 2016 at 10:52

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What is a "Lifeline Extension Belt"?

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How critical is it if a pebble blows into a propeller?

answered Dec 9, 2015 at 10:15

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How close can I fly to a bridge?

answered Jan 27, 2017 at 12:59

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Would mechanical indicators have helped in the Air France 447 incident?

answered Mar 2, 2017 at 11:27

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What flaps position should be used for taking off from a wet runway?

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Can the Harrier jet really take off both conventionally and vertically?

answered Oct 17, 2022 at 7:55

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What control inputs to make if a wing falls off?

answered May 30 at 14:51

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Do commercial aircraft carry personal weapons?

answered Nov 18, 2021 at 13:25

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What instrument can be used to check that constant attitude is maintained?

answered Nov 9, 2020 at 13:38

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When did Piccard reach his record altitude of 23 km (75,500 ft)?

answered Nov 3, 2021 at 14:45

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How do airlines replace a pilot at the last minute if they're unable to fly?

answered Sep 21, 2020 at 16:02

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Why is Heraklion airport a 'captains only' airport?

answered Sep 5, 2017 at 11:07

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Why does the Ka-50 (Hokum) have coaxial rotors?

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During a touch and go (C150) should I first raise flaps or set full throttle?

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Has a commercial jet airliner ever stalled on takeoff / at low-altitude?

What does the instruction "Climb heading [BEARING] to [NAVAID] 2.5 DME" mean?

What do multiple slashes in METAR mean?

How miraculous was the miracle on the Hudson?

How do pilots stay disciplined and use checklists, even after they have become routine?

Why is a 3 degree descent angle used?

Why keep the doors open for aircraft in boneyards?

Why are Israeli planes followed by an armored police truck at ZRH?

C-152 carb heat on before landing in hot weather?

What part-time opportunities are available for low hours pilots?

How can skydivers start at 15,000 feet without the jumper suffering from hypoxia?

What is the official term for a gas / petrol station for planes?

What is the meaning of the letters on the side(s) of WWII British aircraft?

What is the maximum crosswind limit for a C150/2 aircraft?

How can pilots fly inside a cloud?

How strictly are language rules adhered to between Pilot and ATC?

What is a "Lifeline Extension Belt"?

How critical is it if a pebble blows into a propeller?

How close can I fly to a bridge?

Would mechanical indicators have helped in the Air France 447 incident?

What flaps position should be used for taking off from a wet runway?

Can the Harrier jet really take off both conventionally and vertically?

What control inputs to make if a wing falls off?

Do commercial aircraft carry personal weapons?

What instrument can be used to check that constant attitude is maintained?

When did Piccard reach his record altitude of 23 km (75,500 ft)?

How do airlines replace a pilot at the last minute if they're unable to fly?

Why is Heraklion airport a 'captains only' airport?

Why does the Ka-50 (Hokum) have coaxial rotors?

During a touch and go (C150) should I first raise flaps or set full throttle?