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Why do airplanes use AC electric power?

asked Apr 7, 2014 at 16:43

30 votes

3 answers

42k views

How does IDENT work?

asked Apr 4, 2014 at 15:24

28 votes

3 answers

6k views

How are airspace fixes named?

asked Mar 28, 2014 at 21:07

27 votes

7 answers

32k views

Why are adjustable area jet engine nozzles mostly limited to military use?

asked Nov 13, 2014 at 20:15

26 votes

5 answers

9k views

Why are pilots asked to provide a reason for a go-around?

asked Jul 13, 2015 at 15:27

23 votes

5 answers

26k views

Why does the US use two types of aerial refueling?

asked Apr 10, 2015 at 17:11

23 votes

3 answers

34k views

Where did the standard pressure 29.92" come from?

asked Apr 2, 2014 at 17:30

22 votes

3 answers

9k views

When do pilots deploy landing gear?

asked May 1, 2014 at 20:46

19 votes

7 answers

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Is there a limit of how close a runway can be to the water?

asked Mar 27, 2014 at 19:17

19 votes

2 answers

51k views

What is the "yaw damper"?

asked Jun 19, 2014 at 17:20

18 votes

3 answers

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Is a single-engine ferry flight allowed with a twin-engine plane?

asked Jun 20, 2014 at 18:13

18 votes

1 answer

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What is the purpose of multiple autopilots?

asked Apr 16, 2014 at 16:10

18 votes

3 answers

6k views

Why do slats deploy first?

asked May 2, 2014 at 17:51

17 votes

2 answers

2k views

How do airports handle traffic during emergencies?

asked Apr 29, 2014 at 17:15

17 votes

4 answers

51k views

Where is RC aircraft flying allowed in the US?

asked Mar 28, 2014 at 15:53

15 votes

3 answers

7k views

What are the length requirement for US aircraft N-Numbers / registrations?

asked Jul 6, 2014 at 0:22

14 votes

1 answer

10k views

How is the pitot system drained?

asked May 20, 2014 at 16:17

14 votes

2 answers

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Should an aircraft's registration match with its tail number?

asked Jul 15, 2014 at 15:30

14 votes

2 answers

11k views

What is the "area rule"?

asked Jun 23, 2014 at 15:01

13 votes

2 answers

5k views

How is the pitot/static system of a helicopter affected by rotor downwash?

asked Jul 10, 2014 at 20:25

12 votes

2 answers

10k views

What are the flight rules for crop dusters?

asked Aug 18, 2014 at 15:23

12 votes

2 answers

7k views

What are the pilot responsibilities for "maintain visual separation" clearances?

asked Apr 1, 2014 at 15:12

12 votes

2 answers

17k views

How does banner tow attach and release work?

asked Jun 22, 2015 at 17:13

12 votes

3 answers

5k views

Who has authority to close a runway/airport?

asked Mar 6, 2015 at 22:33

11 votes

3 answers

8k views

What kinds of planes can tow banners?

asked Jun 23, 2015 at 15:04

10 votes

2 answers

935 views

Is there an engine thrust level limit for deploying thrust reversers?

asked Apr 30, 2014 at 19:31

9 votes

2 answers

3k views

How often does fan blade out happen?

asked Apr 10, 2014 at 17:25

9 votes

2 answers

15k views

What are the regulatory categories of aircraft defined by the FAA?

asked Jan 30, 2015 at 18:04

8 votes

1 answer

3k views

How is an airline call sign assigned?

asked Jul 1, 2014 at 15:14

8 votes

1 answer

916 views

How long can the stop in a stop-and-go be?

asked Feb 23, 2019 at 18:48

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46 Questions

Why do airplanes use AC electric power?

How does IDENT work?

How are airspace fixes named?

Why are adjustable area jet engine nozzles mostly limited to military use?

Why are pilots asked to provide a reason for a go-around?

Why does the US use two types of aerial refueling?

Where did the standard pressure 29.92" come from?

When do pilots deploy landing gear?

Is there a limit of how close a runway can be to the water?

What is the "yaw damper"?

Is a single-engine ferry flight allowed with a twin-engine plane?

What is the purpose of multiple autopilots?

Why do slats deploy first?

How do airports handle traffic during emergencies?

Where is RC aircraft flying allowed in the US?

What are the length requirement for US aircraft N-Numbers / registrations?

How is the pitot system drained?

Should an aircraft's registration match with its tail number?

What is the "area rule"?

How is the pitot/static system of a helicopter affected by rotor downwash?

What are the flight rules for crop dusters?

What are the pilot responsibilities for "maintain visual separation" clearances?

How does banner tow attach and release work?

Who has authority to close a runway/airport?

What kinds of planes can tow banners?

Is there an engine thrust level limit for deploying thrust reversers?

How often does fan blade out happen?

What are the regulatory categories of aircraft defined by the FAA?

How is an airline call sign assigned?

How long can the stop in a stop-and-go be?