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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?

Why does ATC ask emergency aircraft about fuel on board?

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

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

Can we always trust the PAPI lights?

Do Boeing and Airbus learn from each other?

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

Do airline pilots use FD when performing visual landing?

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

Why is mixture lean recommended on the ground?

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

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

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

Why does a steeper approach cause an increased landing rollout?

What makes spiral instability less harmful than Dutch roll?

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

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

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

Do airliners stall first at the wing tip?

What's a metering fix?

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?

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

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?

Why is stabilator used in some small airplanes?

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