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Old guy, i.e. used "big iron" and punch cards through college. But I still know that I've forgotten more than I know, so I keep on plugging away.

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18 How does a large cargo plane like the C-130 Hercules take off and land in such a short distance? May 17 '14
14 How is fuel dumping safe? Aug 14 '14
11 Do you ever get to practice ejecting out of a plane as a fighter pilot? May 8 '14
11 Why is tailwind during final approach and landing so dangerous? Apr 2 '14
8 Why are military and civil aircraft landing gear generally so different? Jun 17 '14
6 How useful are simulators in pilot training? Jul 7 '15
5 What is a “Flight Director”? Mar 25 '14
4 What is the standard rate of turn for heavy aircraft? Mar 25 '14
3 What physical and mental attributes do I need to become a pilot? Aug 19 '14
1 How do airliners cross the ocean without GPS? Mar 25 '14
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