User Jamiec

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Starting on the left magneto only - why?

asked Sep 7, 2020 at 9:14

26 votes

3 answers

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Why has the 777x been designed with folding wingtips?

asked Dec 17, 2018 at 16:33

25 votes

5 answers

16k views

Why is "runway behind you" useless?

asked Dec 9, 2019 at 9:29

19 votes

3 answers

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Why cycle the magnetos before engine shutdown?

asked Nov 20, 2018 at 12:34

16 votes

6 answers

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What is the chime that can be heard roughly 30 seconds after takeoff?

asked Oct 15, 2015 at 12:10

13 votes

1 answer

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How do I renew/revalidate my lapsed JAR PPL?

asked Dec 18, 2013 at 9:37

13 votes

2 answers

844 views

Are emergency actions an appropriate part of a captain's briefing in a light aircraft?

asked Oct 3, 2016 at 11:11

11 votes

1 answer

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Do any airlines publish their policy on CRM / Do Not Pair?

asked Jul 24, 2017 at 15:35

11 votes

1 answer

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What is the purpose of the second wifi network on board (some?) B787 aircraft?

asked Apr 18, 2016 at 11:12

11 votes

2 answers

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Do glider pilots require normal headsets?

asked Sep 2, 2016 at 8:01

10 votes

3 answers

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Can small children be seated away from their parents/guardians on a flight? [closed]

asked Aug 13, 2014 at 21:27

10 votes

1 answer

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What are RVP signs?

asked Feb 16, 2015 at 12:40

8 votes

1 answer

319 views

Which en-route services are available to UK GA pilots?

asked Aug 30, 2016 at 8:32

7 votes

1 answer

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What is the origin of the term "Tyro" for inexperienced pilots?

asked Jun 25, 2014 at 9:07

7 votes

1 answer

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Why was my Exhaust Gas Temperature considerably lower than usual?

asked Sep 12, 2022 at 10:58

6 votes

1 answer

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Is Flight Following in the USA directly equivalent to Basic Service in the UK?

asked Feb 8, 2018 at 15:39

6 votes

2 answers

961 views

What are the different variants of ILS intrumentation?

asked Jun 16, 2014 at 11:46

4 votes

1 answer

432 views

Why did the Soviets not make radio contact with Korean 007?

asked Jul 23, 2021 at 8:40

3 votes

2 answers

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What does the Emergency Avionics switch do?

asked Feb 25, 2020 at 9:00

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19 Questions

Starting on the left magneto only - why?

Why has the 777x been designed with folding wingtips?

Why is "runway behind you" useless?

Why cycle the magnetos before engine shutdown?

What is the chime that can be heard roughly 30 seconds after takeoff?

How do I renew/revalidate my lapsed JAR PPL?

Are emergency actions an appropriate part of a captain's briefing in a light aircraft?

Do any airlines publish their policy on CRM / Do Not Pair?

What is the purpose of the second wifi network on board (some?) B787 aircraft?

Do glider pilots require normal headsets?

Can small children be seated away from their parents/guardians on a flight? [closed]

What are RVP signs?

Which en-route services are available to UK GA pilots?

What is the origin of the term "Tyro" for inexperienced pilots?

Why was my Exhaust Gas Temperature considerably lower than usual?

Is Flight Following in the USA directly equivalent to Basic Service in the UK?

What are the different variants of ILS intrumentation?

Why did the Soviets not make radio contact with Korean 007?

What does the Emergency Avionics switch do?