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What does it mean when ATC says climb maintain 7000, block 8000?

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answered Aug 30, 2017 at 2:43

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What happens to Cessna electric flaps that are moving when power is lost?

answered Jun 19, 2019 at 5:31

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Is the Fortran language still being used in aviation?

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answered Nov 2, 2016 at 15:21

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Is aerodynamics study compulsory for building a plane?

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answered Oct 8, 2019 at 3:30

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Are there any runways that aren't labeled reciprocally to each other?

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answered Jul 28, 2016 at 9:02

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Do helicopters use more fuel when hovering?

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answered Nov 11, 2017 at 21:16

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Are commercial VFR flights legal?

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answered Nov 14, 2019 at 22:59

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How does ATC handle tv coverage of police pursuits in the US?

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answered Jun 27, 2017 at 17:11

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What does “to the numbers” mean in landing clearance?

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answered Feb 20, 2019 at 19:26

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What's the minimum number of sensors for a hobby GPS waypoint-following UAV?

answered Jul 10, 2019 at 4:47

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Could I build an airship (rigid dirigible) that used a vacuum rather than lifting gas?

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answered Nov 24, 2014 at 17:35

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Why increase the number of cylinders in an engine instead of increasing their volume?

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answered Dec 8, 2016 at 7:40

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How do I get an FAA okay for a private runway?

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answered Mar 8, 2019 at 18:26

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Why is autolanding ILS a thing, but not autotakeoffing ITS?

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answered Feb 20, 2019 at 5:36

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Why are oxygen requirements based on pressure altitude?

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answered Jul 1, 2017 at 4:38

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What does "still air" mean when planning alternative airports?

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answered May 8, 2019 at 5:51

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If DME is required, why have non-DME minima?

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answered Sep 9, 2016 at 2:32

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How do manufacturers/kit providers determine Vne?

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answered Sep 11, 2016 at 23:40

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What are good tips for flying across Tejon pass?

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answered Sep 8, 2016 at 7:11

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Does taking a long time to solo mean that I'll take a long time for training in general?

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answered Aug 11, 2019 at 20:39

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Can a harbor freight predator 212 cc engine be enough for an ultralight

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answered Oct 7, 2019 at 4:36

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Why can we not use full throttle in a C172 when cruising at lower altitudes?

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answered Jul 23, 2020 at 21:39

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Does ATC have to maintain separation on diverging aircraft?

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answered May 15, 2016 at 7:08

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How much weight does removing a vacuum system really save?

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answered Jun 15, 2016 at 6:06

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Does "cleared into the Bravo at 3500" mean I must wait until I hit 3500 before entering it?

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answered Sep 21, 2016 at 4:19

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Who is responsible for airspace separation when an IFR flight is cleared for a visual approach?

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answered Sep 11, 2016 at 20:49

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While flying, how do I contact someone who is on the ground?

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answered Dec 28, 2018 at 18:18

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What would be the safest way to drop thousands of small, hard objects from a typical, high wing, GA airplane?

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answered Jul 17, 2019 at 16:07

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How do you communicate with a military drone operator over radio?

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answered Jul 20, 2019 at 6:44

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How much actual difference does fixed pitch propeller make in takeoff distance?

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answered Jan 7, 2020 at 4:47

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What does it mean when ATC says climb maintain 7000, block 8000?

What happens to Cessna electric flaps that are moving when power is lost?

Is the Fortran language still being used in aviation?

Is aerodynamics study compulsory for building a plane?

Are there any runways that aren't labeled reciprocally to each other?

Do helicopters use more fuel when hovering?

Are commercial VFR flights legal?

How does ATC handle tv coverage of police pursuits in the US?

What does “to the numbers” mean in landing clearance?

What's the minimum number of sensors for a hobby GPS waypoint-following UAV?

Could I build an airship (rigid dirigible) that used a vacuum rather than lifting gas?

Why increase the number of cylinders in an engine instead of increasing their volume?

How do I get an FAA okay for a private runway?

Why is autolanding ILS a thing, but not autotakeoffing ITS?

Why are oxygen requirements based on pressure altitude?

What does "still air" mean when planning alternative airports?

If DME is required, why have non-DME minima?

How do manufacturers/kit providers determine Vne?

What are good tips for flying across Tejon pass?

Does taking a long time to solo mean that I'll take a long time for training in general?

Can a harbor freight predator 212 cc engine be enough for an ultralight

Why can we not use full throttle in a C172 when cruising at lower altitudes?

Does ATC have to maintain separation on diverging aircraft?

How much weight does removing a vacuum system really save?

Does "cleared into the Bravo at 3500" mean I must wait until I hit 3500 before entering it?

Who is responsible for airspace separation when an IFR flight is cleared for a visual approach?

While flying, how do I contact someone who is on the ground?

What would be the safest way to drop thousands of small, hard objects from a typical, high wing, GA airplane?

How do you communicate with a military drone operator over radio?

How much actual difference does fixed pitch propeller make in takeoff distance?