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Is deicing fluid harmful to the environment?

asked Dec 28, 2015 at 18:03

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What does "alpha floor" mean?

asked Jan 5, 2016 at 11:50

13 votes

4 answers

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Why shouldn't the pilot change the aircraft's configuration while avoiding windshear during landing?

asked Jan 5, 2016 at 13:05

13 votes

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What is the difference between a positioning flight and a ferry flight?

asked Jan 28, 2016 at 11:40

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Is it possible to control an aircraft on the runway if the nose gear collapses?

asked Nov 18, 2015 at 17:14

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When receiving a TCAS RA, DESCEND DESCEND, and starting the descent, if a pilot received GPWS warning, TERRAIN, what would they do?

asked Nov 19, 2015 at 12:31

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How does a fire suppression system work?

asked Nov 24, 2015 at 13:34

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Do military aircraft overflying other countries' airspace require special clearance?

asked Feb 3, 2016 at 12:06

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How to understand US military aircraft designation on the vertical stabilizer?

asked Feb 3, 2016 at 16:08

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Do services still apply foam carpet on belly landings?

asked Dec 9, 2015 at 14:02

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How do door seals work?

asked Feb 23, 2016 at 14:24

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What is the correct crew procedure for an unreliable airspeed alert?

asked Jan 28, 2016 at 16:33

7 votes

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What does STERILE RUNWAY mean?

asked Mar 1, 2016 at 12:56

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How does auto landing work?

asked Nov 24, 2015 at 17:06

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Jettison and Dump fuel - Do they have separate meanings?

asked Nov 13, 2015 at 11:35

6 votes

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Is there any cockpit procedure used to avoid shutting the good engine, instead of the bad one (on fire, for example)?

asked Nov 19, 2015 at 13:32

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How are runway conditions measured?

asked Dec 28, 2015 at 18:31

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Can pilots use PAN PAN Medical, even if they were not on MedEvac mission?

asked Nov 26, 2015 at 13:19

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Why is volcanic ash hazardous?

asked Dec 2, 2015 at 17:41

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What is the name for a flight crew that includes extra members for a longer flight?

asked Jan 25, 2016 at 16:27

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What's the correct ATC phraseology to enter a nonpublished hold?

asked Feb 3, 2016 at 13:53

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Is it possible to fly with throttles staggered?

asked Dec 8, 2015 at 11:20

5 votes

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How is performance downgraded if the windshield is damaged in flight?

asked Dec 8, 2015 at 13:47

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What procedures will cockpit crew follow during a sudden depressurization?

asked Nov 18, 2015 at 16:42

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Can we use the term CONTAMINATED RUNWAY for other meanings, such as: oil spill or debris on the runway?

asked Mar 1, 2016 at 13:04

4 votes

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How can pilots identify, in flight, the cracked layer(inner/middle/outer) from an impaired windshield?

asked Feb 25, 2016 at 17:15

4 votes

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426 views

How many aircraft can an ATCo control simultaneously, on procedural and radar service?

asked Feb 26, 2016 at 18:24

3 votes

2 answers

3k views

Is it possible to change/repair an aircraft tire while in flight?

asked Feb 22, 2016 at 16:14

3 votes

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612 views

Does landing in extreme weather conditions require any different or special training?

asked Nov 13, 2015 at 12:14

3 votes

3 answers

394 views

Why does a hydraulic system failure increase the landing distance?

asked Nov 26, 2015 at 13:38

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44 Questions

Is deicing fluid harmful to the environment?

What does "alpha floor" mean?

Why shouldn't the pilot change the aircraft's configuration while avoiding windshear during landing?

What is the difference between a positioning flight and a ferry flight?

Is it possible to control an aircraft on the runway if the nose gear collapses?

When receiving a TCAS RA, DESCEND DESCEND, and starting the descent, if a pilot received GPWS warning, TERRAIN, what would they do?

How does a fire suppression system work?

Do military aircraft overflying other countries' airspace require special clearance?

How to understand US military aircraft designation on the vertical stabilizer?

Do services still apply foam carpet on belly landings?

How do door seals work?

What is the correct crew procedure for an unreliable airspeed alert?

What does STERILE RUNWAY mean?

How does auto landing work?

Jettison and Dump fuel - Do they have separate meanings?

Is there any cockpit procedure used to avoid shutting the good engine, instead of the bad one (on fire, for example)?

How are runway conditions measured?

Can pilots use PAN PAN Medical, even if they were not on MedEvac mission?

Why is volcanic ash hazardous?

What is the name for a flight crew that includes extra members for a longer flight?

What's the correct ATC phraseology to enter a nonpublished hold?

Is it possible to fly with throttles staggered?

How is performance downgraded if the windshield is damaged in flight?

What procedures will cockpit crew follow during a sudden depressurization?

Can we use the term CONTAMINATED RUNWAY for other meanings, such as: oil spill or debris on the runway?

How can pilots identify, in flight, the cracked layer(inner/middle/outer) from an impaired windshield?

How many aircraft can an ATCo control simultaneously, on procedural and radar service?

Is it possible to change/repair an aircraft tire while in flight?

Does landing in extreme weather conditions require any different or special training?

Why does a hydraulic system failure increase the landing distance?