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Why are fuel tanks in the wings filled first, and why are they used last?

asked Aug 3, 2017 at 17:32

46 votes

2 answers

9k views

Why are bird strikes on approach or landing not as common as on takeoff?

asked Aug 1, 2017 at 5:43

26 votes

5 answers

10k views

Why is a clock required to be mounted on the instrument panel for IFR flights?

asked Sep 24, 2017 at 14:02

22 votes

3 answers

5k views

Is there a landing gear system that extends automatically to prevent belly landing?

asked Jul 25, 2017 at 2:08

20 votes

1 answer

3k views

Is it common for jets not to have backup manual control system for emergencies?

asked Mar 5, 2017 at 15:29

20 votes

1 answer

4k views

Why does ATC ask emergency aircraft about fuel on board?

asked Aug 12, 2017 at 5:14

18 votes

4 answers

9k views

Why does a clean configuration lead to the generation of greater wingtip vortices?

asked Feb 27, 2017 at 2:30

15 votes

4 answers

2k views

Do Boeing and Airbus learn from each other?

asked Dec 10, 2017 at 8:48

15 votes

5 answers

4k views

Can we always trust the PAPI lights?

asked Sep 13, 2020 at 7:42

14 votes

1 answer

2k views

Do airline pilots use FD when performing visual landing?

asked Nov 28, 2017 at 9:18

14 votes

2 answers

3k views

How long does it take for pilots to become unconscious after an uncontrolled depressurization at FL 340?

asked Oct 16, 2017 at 11:34

13 votes

5 answers

9k views

Why is mixture lean recommended on the ground?

asked Mar 9, 2017 at 23:17

13 votes

1 answer

2k views

What's a metering fix?

asked Jun 29, 2017 at 18:48

13 votes

1 answer

1k views

Does pilot monitoring have authority to go around in exceptional circumstances?

asked Jul 8, 2017 at 15:17

12 votes

1 answer

2k views

Why are some parts of the wings not protected by the wing anti-ice system in the B737?

asked Aug 21, 2020 at 10:04

11 votes

2 answers

3k views

Why does the takeoff N1 limit start to decrease below 30°C OAT?

asked Dec 2, 2019 at 1:57

11 votes

3 answers

6k views

Why is it called "STBY RUD" on a Boeing 737?

asked Jan 28, 2018 at 11:09

11 votes

2 answers

5k views

What makes spiral instability less harmful than Dutch roll?

asked Jun 28, 2017 at 16:35

11 votes

3 answers

526 views

Why doesn't ATC use a unified frequency for the same control area?

asked Aug 9, 2017 at 23:06

11 votes

4 answers

3k views

Why does a steeper approach cause an increased landing rollout?

asked Sep 6, 2017 at 20:33

10 votes

1 answer

1k views

How do pilots of big jets determine if they are clear of the runway after landing?

asked Jul 17, 2017 at 21:37

10 votes

1 answer

3k views

Do airliners stall first at the wing tip?

asked Jul 23, 2017 at 3:25

10 votes

1 answer

352 views

Are there known cases of an airline pilot's becoming incapacitated, while in command of the aircraft, during a critical flight phase?

asked Jul 27, 2017 at 11:00

9 votes

3 answers

2k views

Is Auto Pilot capable of performing TCAS resolution advisory?

asked Oct 17, 2017 at 16:57

8 votes

3 answers

1k views

Why does the FMC in B737 limit the climb speed to 230 knots on the VNAV mode until the leading edge devices are fully retracted?

asked Feb 17, 2019 at 7:01

8 votes

2 answers

872 views

In lost comms situations, when and where do the pilots of big commercial jets expect to get green light from tower?

asked Jul 25, 2017 at 10:50

8 votes

6 answers

9k views

Does lift equal weight in level flight?

asked Jul 11, 2017 at 10:17

8 votes

3 answers

4k views

When leaving ground effect, why is there a nose-up change in moment?

asked Apr 14, 2017 at 8:14

8 votes

1 answer

1k views

Why is stabilator used in some small airplanes?

asked Mar 5, 2017 at 13:44

7 votes

3 answers

1k views

Is it okay to divert to another airport in IFR lost comms situations?

asked Jul 1, 2017 at 20:13

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108 Questions

Why are fuel tanks in the wings filled first, and why are they used last?

Why are bird strikes on approach or landing not as common as on takeoff?

Why is a clock required to be mounted on the instrument panel for IFR flights?

Is there a landing gear system that extends automatically to prevent belly landing?

Is it common for jets not to have backup manual control system for emergencies?

Why does ATC ask emergency aircraft about fuel on board?

Why does a clean configuration lead to the generation of greater wingtip vortices?

Do Boeing and Airbus learn from each other?

Can we always trust the PAPI lights?

Do airline pilots use FD when performing visual landing?

How long does it take for pilots to become unconscious after an uncontrolled depressurization at FL 340?

Why is mixture lean recommended on the ground?

What's a metering fix?

Does pilot monitoring have authority to go around in exceptional circumstances?

Why are some parts of the wings not protected by the wing anti-ice system in the B737?

Why does the takeoff N1 limit start to decrease below 30°C OAT?

Why is it called "STBY RUD" on a Boeing 737?

What makes spiral instability less harmful than Dutch roll?

Why doesn't ATC use a unified frequency for the same control area?

Why does a steeper approach cause an increased landing rollout?

How do pilots of big jets determine if they are clear of the runway after landing?

Do airliners stall first at the wing tip?

Are there known cases of an airline pilot's becoming incapacitated, while in command of the aircraft, during a critical flight phase?

Is Auto Pilot capable of performing TCAS resolution advisory?

Why does the FMC in B737 limit the climb speed to 230 knots on the VNAV mode until the leading edge devices are fully retracted?

In lost comms situations, when and where do the pilots of big commercial jets expect to get green light from tower?

Does lift equal weight in level flight?

When leaving ground effect, why is there a nose-up change in moment?

Why is stabilator used in some small airplanes?

Is it okay to divert to another airport in IFR lost comms situations?