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Why were the 747SP's trailing-edge flaps so much different than those of the -100/-200?

asked Nov 4, 2017 at 13:24

15 votes

1 answer

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What are the unusually-enlarged wing sections on this P-38 Lightning?

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asked Apr 1, 2019 at 0:35

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3 answers

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Why are the outboard Krueger Flaps retracted before the others on the B747?

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asked Oct 21, 2017 at 14:31

10 votes

1 answer

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How will aiport operations at KOAK be affected when taxiway W is promoted to a runway?

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asked Feb 23, 2018 at 21:01

9 votes

1 answer

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What are the evenly-spaced "bumps" on Bell X-1 tailplane?

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asked May 4, 2017 at 1:01

9 votes

3 answers

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How did the F28 have such a good L/D ratio?

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asked Jun 3, 2017 at 10:27

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2 answers

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Was the B727's wing supercritical (even if not so designed)?

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asked Jul 2, 2017 at 10:55

8 votes

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Is Iqaluit Airport closed?

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asked May 21, 2017 at 17:51

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1 answer

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What are the disadvantages (if any) of using a supercritical airfoil?

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asked Sep 13, 2017 at 0:19

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1 answer

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How did the service ceiling certification change in the 70s?

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asked Feb 21, 2018 at 17:21

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What is the purpose of this loop in a taxiway?

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asked Jun 15, 2018 at 6:40

6 votes

1 answer

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What special tyres (tires) are needed for high altitude takeoff and landing?

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asked Nov 26, 2017 at 0:05

5 votes

1 answer

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Why all the taxiway construction at PHL?

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asked Nov 30, 2017 at 2:22

5 votes

2 answers

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At what minimum height above terrain does a vertical structure need to be indicated on a sectional map?

asked Nov 24, 2017 at 12:54

5 votes

1 answer

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Why is there such a long displaced threshold on 22R at JFK/KJFK?

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asked Jun 19, 2018 at 1:10

4 votes

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Aerodynamics of double winglets

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asked Jun 10, 2018 at 4:36

4 votes

2 answers

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What is this unusual leading edge flap on a B737-200?

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asked Jan 1, 2019 at 6:22

3 votes

1 answer

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What do "azimuth window" and "compass switch" refer to in this accident report?

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asked Nov 11, 2018 at 6:10

3 votes

1 answer

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What are the layers of a pressurized fuselage (cross-section and construction)?

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asked Apr 15, 2018 at 22:33

1 vote

1 answer

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Why is the ratio of TSFC at altitude vs. sea level different for hi-bypass vs. lo-bypass turbofan engines?

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asked May 29, 2017 at 18:37

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20 Questions

Why were the 747SP's trailing-edge flaps so much different than those of the -100/-200?

What are the unusually-enlarged wing sections on this P-38 Lightning?

Why are the outboard Krueger Flaps retracted before the others on the B747?

How will aiport operations at KOAK be affected when taxiway W is promoted to a runway?

What are the evenly-spaced "bumps" on Bell X-1 tailplane?

How did the F28 have such a good L/D ratio?

Was the B727's wing supercritical (even if not so designed)?

Is Iqaluit Airport closed?

What are the disadvantages (if any) of using a supercritical airfoil?

How did the service ceiling certification change in the 70s?

What is the purpose of this loop in a taxiway?

What special tyres (tires) are needed for high altitude takeoff and landing?

Why all the taxiway construction at PHL?

At what minimum height above terrain does a vertical structure need to be indicated on a sectional map?

Why is there such a long displaced threshold on 22R at JFK/KJFK?

Aerodynamics of double winglets

What is this unusual leading edge flap on a B737-200?

What do "azimuth window" and "compass switch" refer to in this accident report?

What are the layers of a pressurized fuselage (cross-section and construction)?

Why is the ratio of TSFC at altitude vs. sea level different for hi-bypass vs. lo-bypass turbofan engines?