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How accurate must fuel gauges be for VFR flight?

answered Nov 27, 2017 at 17:00

21 votes

Does the Fairchild Metroliner have any unusual handling characteristics?

aerodynamics

answered Feb 12, 2017 at 3:35

18 votes

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Why do fabric skin constructions not show up much in larger single engine piston aircraft?

general-aviation ultralight light-sport-aircraft plane-construction

answered Sep 6, 2016 at 3:23

18 votes

What is the most economical way to store a small aircraft in a place with severe weather?

weather economics aircraft-storing hangar

answered Jul 26, 2016 at 7:18

17 votes

RATO used to get civilian aircraft out of airports with inadequate runway length?

takeoff rato

answered Feb 18, 2020 at 1:49

14 votes

Do small civilian aircraft have autopilots?

general-aviation autopilot

answered Jun 29, 2017 at 4:10

14 votes

Why should some piston engines not be run lean of peak?

piston-engine

answered Sep 12, 2015 at 23:03

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What's the rule of thumb for power and rpm in a constant speed prop?

general-aviation constant-speed-propeller

answered May 31, 2016 at 0:48

12 votes

Why is the magneto drop check done at 1700 RPM?

piston-engine cessna-152

answered Aug 8, 2016 at 22:05

12 votes

Why is the Mooney's signature tail profile different from most planes?

aircraft-design aerodynamics

answered May 14, 2016 at 23:14

12 votes

Why are civilians not allowed to fly demilitarized US fighter jets?

military usa jet fighter

answered Dec 22, 2016 at 19:50

11 votes

Why isn't there a procedure for dual-engine failure in twin-engine airplanes?

faa-regulations general-aviation usa engine-failure multi-engine

answered Jun 4, 2016 at 3:08

11 votes

Do I have a good CFI?

flight-training

answered Mar 18, 2016 at 9:05

10 votes

Is there a standard time zone for flight schedules?

flight-schedules time

answered Mar 22, 2016 at 6:17

9 votes

How can I avoid downdrafts and icing when crossing the Alps in a small airplane?

general-aviation flight-planning icing mountain-flying

answered Sep 25, 2016 at 4:04

9 votes

Has there ever been a seaplane with inflatable airbags rather than traditional pontoons?

aircraft-design aviation-history landing-gear seaplane

answered Sep 18, 2017 at 0:08

9 votes

Which are more efficient in putting out wildfires: planes or helicopters?

aircraft-design payload firefighting

answered Jun 30, 2019 at 22:29

8 votes

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Who is legally responsible for tiedown ropes?

faa-regulations airport airport-operations

answered Aug 26, 2020 at 21:10

8 votes

Avoiding leaded gasoline in aviation

flight-school avgas

answered Oct 9, 2016 at 20:48

8 votes

Can I work on aircraft without an A&P license?

faa-regulations aircraft-maintenance

answered Dec 14, 2016 at 18:31

8 votes

What is the optimal way to climb fastest between two points on a Cessna 172N?

aircraft-performance general-aviation climb

answered Sep 13, 2016 at 21:49

8 votes

Why do some turboprop engines require motoring after shut down?

aircraft-design

answered Oct 20, 2015 at 6:00

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If engine rotation was in reverse would it result in some kind of thrust reverser?

propeller thrust-reverser

answered Sep 14, 2015 at 6:01

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Is there any FAA Regulation who may wash a private aircraft such as Cessna Skyhawk or Citation?

faa-regulations aircraft-maintenance private-jets cleaning

answered Jul 7, 2016 at 2:10

7 votes

What is the maximum height of USAF fighter pilot?

military fighter us-air-force

answered Sep 10, 2016 at 16:38

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Does making a mistake mean you lose your cert?

faa-regulations safety pilot-certification

answered Jun 30, 2017 at 20:12

7 votes

Is a biennial flight review valid for any airplane category?

faa-regulations usa currency

answered May 20, 2017 at 3:04

7 votes

Were there any test flying incidents during which the pilots managed to escape the plane?

jet flight-testing

answered Sep 2, 2017 at 20:14

6 votes

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Tips for the private pilot check ride

visual-flight-rules ppl checkride

answered Sep 19, 2016 at 4:47

6 votes

When taking passengers, what should I do to prepare them?

safety passenger preflight

answered Oct 1, 2016 at 18:29

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102 Answers

How accurate must fuel gauges be for VFR flight?

Does the Fairchild Metroliner have any unusual handling characteristics?

Why do fabric skin constructions not show up much in larger single engine piston aircraft?

What is the most economical way to store a small aircraft in a place with severe weather?

RATO used to get civilian aircraft out of airports with inadequate runway length?

Do small civilian aircraft have autopilots?

Why should some piston engines not be run lean of peak?

What's the rule of thumb for power and rpm in a constant speed prop?

Why is the magneto drop check done at 1700 RPM?

Why is the Mooney's signature tail profile different from most planes?

Why are civilians not allowed to fly demilitarized US fighter jets?

Why isn't there a procedure for dual-engine failure in twin-engine airplanes?

Do I have a good CFI?

Is there a standard time zone for flight schedules?

How can I avoid downdrafts and icing when crossing the Alps in a small airplane?

Has there ever been a seaplane with inflatable airbags rather than traditional pontoons?

Which are more efficient in putting out wildfires: planes or helicopters?

Who is legally responsible for tiedown ropes?

Avoiding leaded gasoline in aviation

Can I work on aircraft without an A&P license?

What is the optimal way to climb fastest between two points on a Cessna 172N?

Why do some turboprop engines require motoring after shut down?

If engine rotation was in reverse would it result in some kind of thrust reverser?

Is there any FAA Regulation who may wash a private aircraft such as Cessna Skyhawk or Citation?

What is the maximum height of USAF fighter pilot?

Does making a mistake mean you lose your cert?

Is a biennial flight review valid for any airplane category?

Were there any test flying incidents during which the pilots managed to escape the plane?

Tips for the private pilot check ride

When taking passengers, what should I do to prepare them?