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24 Questions

Why is using opposite rudder and aileron necessary in left turn for coordination?

What is the purpose of a Victor Airway?

Is a weak battery a valid reason to reject a rented aircraft?

How should I establish initial contact with ATC after being handed off by another controller?

Why does the Piper Cherokee (PA-28-140) engine have such low horsepower despite the very large displacement?

Is it normal practice to use 25 degrees of flaps when taking off at max weight in a PA-28-181?

Is Naproxen (medication) approved for flight?

Should I wait for Tower to provide runway exit instructions?

Does the “west evens / east odds” rule apply when flying without a specific destination (sightseeing, etc)?

How are extreme winds aloft handled and how do they affect flight?

How can I legally land VFR in class D airspace with low and few clouds?

How is it possible to perform a rapid climb / tight loop without stalling?

What is the risk of icing with water / moisture on wings prior to takeoff?

Why is it assumed on sectionals that the area outside of a 700 AGL Class E (Echo) transition area is Class E starting at 1,200 AGL?

Where can I find detailed steps on how to perform all ACS maneuvers?

How to reasonably determine minimum safe altitudes over city? (fixed wing)

How do airlines handle SIGMETS?

How is close formation flying possible with things like thermals and turbulence?

What is the best way to retrieve (and transmit) location (GPS) of plane in real time?

Constant speed propeller blade pitch compared to fixed-pitch

What are the main factors that make an aircraft have good STOL performance?

What aerodynamics forces are acting on a jet fighter during slow flight demonstration?

Is it possible to determine a rotation speed (Vr) using other known V-Speeds?

Why does my Surface Analysis chart indicates radar returns / rain when none exist?