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Why pull up on the rollout after landing, after the nose wheel is down?

landing pilot-technique

asked Sep 6, 2018 at 19:57

18 votes

6 answers

7k views

Does a long time to solo hurt your chances of becoming an airline pilot?

asked Sep 19, 2018 at 21:14

17 votes

9 answers

11k views

Does a windmilling propeller create more drag than a stopped propeller in an engine out scenario?

aerodynamics propeller engine-failure

asked May 16, 2019 at 20:14

16 votes

3 answers

5k views

In a spin, are both wings stalled?

spins faa-knowledge-test

asked Apr 4, 2019 at 19:41

14 votes

2 answers

11k views

Why does the Boeing 737 have a pitot tube on the tail?

boeing-737 pitot-static elevator

asked Apr 23, 2018 at 20:25

11 votes

3 answers

7k views

When to switch from ground to tower frequencies at controlled airports in the US?

air-traffic-control radio-communications

asked May 10, 2018 at 15:44

10 votes

3 answers

9k views

Are there any data on the safety rate of gliders vs single-engine GA aircraft?

safety glider datasets single-engine accident-statistics

asked May 15, 2018 at 19:43

9 votes

2 answers

941 views

What could cause the Boeing "Pickle Fork" issues?

boeing-737 aircraft-structures

asked Nov 1, 2019 at 18:25

9 votes

2 answers

247 views

What requirements are needed to fly an approach that requires you to fly over the US/Mexico border?

faa-regulations instrument-flight-rules

asked Nov 14, 2019 at 21:11

8 votes

2 answers

332 views

Why did the tower at a Class D airport not set me up with flight following on the ground?

air-traffic-control visual-flight-rules

asked Oct 1, 2019 at 20:58

8 votes

2 answers

2k views

Does airspeed affect the critical angle of attack on an airfoil?

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asked May 2, 2018 at 23:15

8 votes

2 answers

4k views

What is the proper technique for using rudder pedals with toe brakes?

taxiing pilot-technique

asked May 7, 2018 at 18:49

8 votes

1 answer

669 views

Why did the propellers not fail to the feathered position in the Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 Crash?

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asked Aug 9, 2018 at 19:35

7 votes

2 answers

425 views

What should the Attitude Indicator be reading when in straight and level flight?

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asked Jun 23, 2021 at 21:14

6 votes

3 answers

1k views

If cleared for an ILS approach at the Initial Approach Fix, where should I intercept the glideslope?

faa-regulations instrument-flight-rules ils glideslope

asked Aug 30, 2021 at 16:34

6 votes

1 answer

351 views

Altimeter shows 100 foot drop when power is added. Is this a leak in the static system or broken altimeter and how long will the fix take?

aircraft-maintenance altimeter pitot-static

asked Aug 22, 2019 at 20:16

6 votes

5 answers

1k views

How to correct a roll due to turbulence?

pilot-technique student-pilot turbulence roll

asked Jul 17, 2018 at 21:42

5 votes

1 answer

3k views

When was the Speed Trim System implemented on the Boeing 737?

boeing-737 trim

asked Jun 6, 2019 at 20:12

5 votes

2 answers

462 views

How do I fly direct to the VOR on a VOR missed approach?

instrument-procedures iaps missed-approach

asked Jul 20, 2021 at 21:20

5 votes

2 answers

2k views

Can a safety pilot acting as PIC also log cross country time?

faa-regulations logging safety-pilot

asked Dec 10, 2019 at 17:37

4 votes

1 answer

904 views

Why do some airports have class E airspace to the surface only at certain times?

faa-regulations class-e-airspace

asked Mar 15, 2019 at 21:00

4 votes

3 answers

1k views

Which modern day prop (piston) engines allow for inverted flight?

piston-engine aerobatics inverted-flight

asked Apr 19, 2018 at 21:52

4 votes

1 answer

1k views

Why do aerobatic planes have symmetrical wings?

wing aerobatics angle-of-attack

asked Apr 30, 2018 at 18:33

3 votes

2 answers

213 views

How to maintain your pitch when looking for other traffic in the pattern?

flight-instruments visual-flight-rules pilot-technique student-pilot

asked Jul 6, 2018 at 16:11

3 votes

2 answers

519 views

Why does the FAA not support UL102 (formerly 100SF) unleaded av-gas as an alternative to 100LL fuel?

faa avgas

asked Aug 7, 2019 at 22:29

2 votes

1 answer

134 views

A Question about Departure Procedures at KLRU

instrument-flight-rules obstacle-clearance

asked Jan 6, 2020 at 22:35

2 votes

1 answer

4k views

Can hours accumulated in a glider count towards the 1500 hours for an ATP certificate?

faa-regulations glider logging airline-pilot

asked Aug 15, 2018 at 20:48

2 votes

2 answers

477 views

Will I have to redo flight time for switching to a new CFI?

faa-regulations logging cfi

asked Jun 11, 2018 at 17:36

2 votes

2 answers

594 views

Where is the best place to perform a run-up at a busy airport? [duplicate]

airport general-aviation engine preflight

asked May 11, 2018 at 15:22

1 vote

1 answer

184 views

Does a stalled wing exhibit no circulation?

aerodynamics

asked Dec 18, 2018 at 22:45

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34 Questions

Why pull up on the rollout after landing, after the nose wheel is down?

Does a long time to solo hurt your chances of becoming an airline pilot?

Does a windmilling propeller create more drag than a stopped propeller in an engine out scenario?

In a spin, are both wings stalled?

Why does the Boeing 737 have a pitot tube on the tail?

When to switch from ground to tower frequencies at controlled airports in the US?

Are there any data on the safety rate of gliders vs single-engine GA aircraft?

What could cause the Boeing "Pickle Fork" issues?

What requirements are needed to fly an approach that requires you to fly over the US/Mexico border?

Why did the tower at a Class D airport not set me up with flight following on the ground?

Does airspeed affect the critical angle of attack on an airfoil?

What is the proper technique for using rudder pedals with toe brakes?

Why did the propellers not fail to the feathered position in the Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 Crash?

What should the Attitude Indicator be reading when in straight and level flight?

If cleared for an ILS approach at the Initial Approach Fix, where should I intercept the glideslope?

Altimeter shows 100 foot drop when power is added. Is this a leak in the static system or broken altimeter and how long will the fix take?

How to correct a roll due to turbulence?

When was the Speed Trim System implemented on the Boeing 737?

How do I fly direct to the VOR on a VOR missed approach?

Can a safety pilot acting as PIC also log cross country time?

Why do some airports have class E airspace to the surface only at certain times?

Which modern day prop (piston) engines allow for inverted flight?

Why do aerobatic planes have symmetrical wings?

How to maintain your pitch when looking for other traffic in the pattern?

Why does the FAA not support UL102 (formerly 100SF) unleaded av-gas as an alternative to 100LL fuel?

A Question about Departure Procedures at KLRU

Can hours accumulated in a glider count towards the 1500 hours for an ATP certificate?

Will I have to redo flight time for switching to a new CFI?

Where is the best place to perform a run-up at a busy airport? [duplicate]

Does a stalled wing exhibit no circulation?