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What is the technique or procedure to disable/disengage the MCAS on Boeing 737 Max 8 & 9 Aircraft?

asked Mar 15, 2019 at 18:08

31 votes

5 answers

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Do airline pilots use this high-speed, high-drag technique for losing altitude?

asked Sep 14, 2017 at 14:42

26 votes

3 answers

4k views

Are tower controllers trained on not overloading pilots with complex taxi instructions while landing?

asked Mar 22 at 16:10

16 votes

2 answers

3k views

Is there any legitimate reason for adding momentary power when descending at idle with full carburettor heat on?

asked Nov 22, 2017 at 20:21

15 votes

1 answer

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What is that invisible bump in the air called that occurs after completing a 360 degree turn?

asked Nov 14, 2017 at 19:55

11 votes

3 answers

1k views

Why do pilots refer to the Flight Service Stations as "Radio" in the the United States?

asked Jul 3, 2017 at 23:32

10 votes

2 answers

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What follow-up actions, if any, does the FAA take when a pilot declares an emergency in flight?

asked Jul 13, 2017 at 17:11

7 votes

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When is flotation gear legally required for pilots and passengers on a non-commercial flight in a small airplane over water?

asked Jul 23, 2017 at 1:53

7 votes

2 answers

629 views

When must a pilot report Negative Contact?

asked Oct 21, 2020 at 23:55

7 votes

3 answers

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Should I inform ATC about minor deviations to maintain VFR while on practice instrument approaches?

asked Jun 19, 2018 at 3:18

6 votes

1 answer

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What are the checklist items for a runaway stab trim on a B737 MAX 8 and MAX 9?

asked Mar 21, 2019 at 21:53

6 votes

1 answer

681 views

Is a forward slip considered a "normal maneuver" under 91.175(c)(1)?

asked Nov 1, 2020 at 17:30

6 votes

2 answers

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Is it permissible to log an instrument approach for purposes of IFR currency in a non-IFR certified aircraft?

asked Jul 3, 2017 at 23:25

6 votes

1 answer

547 views

How many active pilots are there in the US? How many are women?

asked Jul 28, 2017 at 20:01

5 votes

1 answer

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How is the static pressure in the pitot static system reconciled when there are two outside static pressure ports?

asked May 16, 2018 at 20:02

5 votes

1 answer

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How soon can I start my turn after reaching the missed approach point, when missed approach procedure calls for a climbing turn?

asked Jul 21, 2017 at 21:15

5 votes

2 answers

480 views

Any FAA or other regulations prohibiting taxiing between parked aircraft?

asked Aug 22, 2018 at 20:14

4 votes

1 answer

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Is the "auto-routing" created by online flight planning resources preferred by ATC over Direct routing when NO preferred route exists?

asked May 15, 2019 at 21:56

4 votes

5 answers

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Is it appropriate (legal) to request practice instrument approaches in IMC?

asked Jul 20, 2017 at 17:46

4 votes

1 answer

616 views

What is the data size of Hilton Software's WingX Pro 7 app and all of its databases? [closed]

asked Jun 27, 2017 at 16:48

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1 answer

151 views

Is it possible to revive a pilot who has had a medical condition in a seated position in a small aircraft?

asked Jul 15, 2017 at 17:41

3 votes

2 answers

789 views

Why isn't the application of "carb heat" in initial piston multi-engine failure emergency procedures?

asked May 7, 2018 at 20:24

3 votes

1 answer

482 views

Is there a new "best practices" technique for demonstrating stall recovery?

asked Nov 13, 2017 at 22:18

3 votes

1 answer

263 views

What were the rules for logging "simulator" instrument time in 1994 (non-full motion)?

asked Dec 12, 2020 at 22:40

3 votes

1 answer

1k views

If an aircraft has two altimeters what is the allowed difference between them?

asked Jan 23, 2021 at 6:36

3 votes

2 answers

780 views

Is it required to report climbs and descents within a block altitude assignment?

asked Mar 24, 2021 at 6:55

3 votes

1 answer

325 views

What is the purpose of an MRA at an intersection such as the one depicted here?

asked Feb 12, 2022 at 2:53

3 votes

1 answer

727 views

How can a CFI renew their certificate with the FAA during the government shutdown?

asked Jan 3, 2019 at 22:06

3 votes

1 answer

2k views

At what point does the throttle control RPM on a constant speed prop?

asked Sep 18, 2019 at 17:59

2 votes

0 answers

221 views

Why does Jet A currently cost roughly the same as 100LL?

asked Jul 26, 2019 at 21:05

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What is the technique or procedure to disable/disengage the MCAS on Boeing 737 Max 8 & 9 Aircraft?

Do airline pilots use this high-speed, high-drag technique for losing altitude?

Are tower controllers trained on not overloading pilots with complex taxi instructions while landing?

Is there any legitimate reason for adding momentary power when descending at idle with full carburettor heat on?

What is that invisible bump in the air called that occurs after completing a 360 degree turn?

Why do pilots refer to the Flight Service Stations as "Radio" in the the United States?

What follow-up actions, if any, does the FAA take when a pilot declares an emergency in flight?

When is flotation gear legally required for pilots and passengers on a non-commercial flight in a small airplane over water?

When must a pilot report Negative Contact?

Should I inform ATC about minor deviations to maintain VFR while on practice instrument approaches?

What are the checklist items for a runaway stab trim on a B737 MAX 8 and MAX 9?

Is a forward slip considered a "normal maneuver" under 91.175(c)(1)?

Is it permissible to log an instrument approach for purposes of IFR currency in a non-IFR certified aircraft?

How many active pilots are there in the US? How many are women?

How is the static pressure in the pitot static system reconciled when there are two outside static pressure ports?

How soon can I start my turn after reaching the missed approach point, when missed approach procedure calls for a climbing turn?

Any FAA or other regulations prohibiting taxiing between parked aircraft?

Is the "auto-routing" created by online flight planning resources preferred by ATC over Direct routing when NO preferred route exists?

Is it appropriate (legal) to request practice instrument approaches in IMC?

What is the data size of Hilton Software's WingX Pro 7 app and all of its databases? [closed]

Is it possible to revive a pilot who has had a medical condition in a seated position in a small aircraft?

Why isn't the application of "carb heat" in initial piston multi-engine failure emergency procedures?

Is there a new "best practices" technique for demonstrating stall recovery?

What were the rules for logging "simulator" instrument time in 1994 (non-full motion)?

If an aircraft has two altimeters what is the allowed difference between them?

Is it required to report climbs and descents within a block altitude assignment?

What is the purpose of an MRA at an intersection such as the one depicted here?

How can a CFI renew their certificate with the FAA during the government shutdown?

At what point does the throttle control RPM on a constant speed prop?

Why does Jet A currently cost roughly the same as 100LL?