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How can I land without any propulsion? Was the Microsoft simulator right?

answered Jun 12 at 23:48

2 votes

In the context of aerodynamics, what is a polar?

answered Aug 12, 2022 at 20:24

4 votes

Are the turbulence reports by pilots via PIREPs used by other nearby aircraft or air traffic controllers to modify operations in any way?

answered Jun 23, 2021 at 15:25

2 votes

Can I fly a practice LNAV approach with an iPad?

answered Mar 3, 2021 at 6:08

14 votes

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Where can I get the FAA data that defines airspace, including MOAs etc.?

answered Jan 22, 2014 at 22:34

6 votes

People in a rollercoaster or falling elevator feel the rapid descent, so why don't pilots in the cockpit?

answered Jan 7, 2019 at 18:22

5 votes

How do I renew my ability to fly after 40 years?

answered Jan 16, 2019 at 0:44

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Is an aileron roll easier, opposite the rotation of the propeller?

answered Feb 5, 2019 at 19:26

9 votes

Why is this video of a G36 Bonanza taking off so scary?

answered Jan 10, 2019 at 17:26

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Is smart phone's GPS accurate enough to calculate airplane speed?

answered Jan 9, 2019 at 21:39

2 votes

What’s the setting range altimeters can handle?

answered Jan 8, 2019 at 0:07

3 votes

What is the effect of non-LASER light sources on pilots?

answered Sep 3, 2015 at 16:29

4 votes

Why do some back course operations use normal sensing?

answered Feb 2, 2017 at 21:05

4 votes

What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) and what are its operational requirements?

answered Apr 29, 2018 at 22:12

0 votes

Why would there be flight restrictions when the barometric pressure exceeds 31 inHg?

answered Sep 6, 2017 at 18:02

0 votes

When are winds given with respect to true vs. magnetic north?

answered Apr 4, 2017 at 19:13

0 votes

Is the Falling Leaf maneuver used for UAV recovery?

answered Nov 18, 2016 at 0:23

2 votes

What's the rule of thumb for power and rpm in a constant speed prop?

answered Jun 1, 2016 at 0:46

11 votes

Are solid-state attitude indicators subject to gimbal lock?

answered Sep 20, 2015 at 3:10

5 votes

When is pre-heating a piston engine important, and how does one pre-heat correctly?

answered Dec 24, 2013 at 20:59

7 votes

Are military jets always scrambled when communication to a commercial aircraft is lost?

answered Mar 30, 2015 at 23:24

2 votes

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When departing from a class C or D airfield, what is the proper VFR procedure?

answered Mar 13, 2015 at 5:15

12 votes

Why isn't it possible to locate the rudder in front of an airplane's center of gravity?

answered Jan 28, 2015 at 6:00

4 votes

Is it required to contact approach when flying VFR into a Class D airfield?

answered Dec 24, 2013 at 21:32

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How can I land without any propulsion? Was the Microsoft simulator right?

In the context of aerodynamics, what is a polar?

Are the turbulence reports by pilots via PIREPs used by other nearby aircraft or air traffic controllers to modify operations in any way?

Can I fly a practice LNAV approach with an iPad?

Where can I get the FAA data that defines airspace, including MOAs etc.?

People in a rollercoaster or falling elevator feel the rapid descent, so why don't pilots in the cockpit?

How do I renew my ability to fly after 40 years?

Is an aileron roll easier, opposite the rotation of the propeller?

Why is this video of a G36 Bonanza taking off so scary?

Is smart phone's GPS accurate enough to calculate airplane speed?

What’s the setting range altimeters can handle?

What is the effect of non-LASER light sources on pilots?

Why do some back course operations use normal sensing?

What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) and what are its operational requirements?

Why would there be flight restrictions when the barometric pressure exceeds 31 inHg?

When are winds given with respect to true vs. magnetic north?

Is the Falling Leaf maneuver used for UAV recovery?

What's the rule of thumb for power and rpm in a constant speed prop?

Are solid-state attitude indicators subject to gimbal lock?

When is pre-heating a piston engine important, and how does one pre-heat correctly?

Are military jets always scrambled when communication to a commercial aircraft is lost?

When departing from a class C or D airfield, what is the proper VFR procedure?

Why isn't it possible to locate the rudder in front of an airplane's center of gravity?

Is it required to contact approach when flying VFR into a Class D airfield?