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What does it mean when ATC says climb maintain 7000, block 8000?
Aug 30 '17 at 2:43
30
What happens to Cessna electric flaps that are moving when power is lost?
Jun 19 '19 at 5:31
25
Is the Fortran language still being used in aviation?
Nov 2 '16 at 15:21
20
Is aerodynamics study compulsory for building a plane?
Oct 8 '19 at 3:30
19
Are there any runways that aren't labeled reciprocally to each other?
Jul 28 '16 at 9:02
18
Are commercial VFR flights legal?
Nov 14 '19 at 22:59
18
Do helicopters use more fuel when hovering?
Nov 11 '17 at 21:16
16
How does ATC handle tv coverage of police pursuits in the US?
Jun 27 '17 at 17:11
15
What's the minimum number of sensors for a hobby GPS waypoint-following UAV?
Jul 10 '19 at 4:47
14
What does “to the numbers” mean in landing clearance?
Feb 20 '19 at 19:26
12
Why increase the number of cylinders in an engine instead of increasing their volume?
Dec 8 '16 at 7:40
12
Could I build an airship (rigid dirigible) that used a vacuum rather than lifting gas?
Nov 24 '14 at 17:35
11
Why is autolanding ILS a thing, but not autotakeoffing ITS?
Feb 20 '19 at 5:36
10
Why are oxygen requirements based on pressure altitude?
Jul 1 '17 at 4:38
9
What does “still air” mean when planning alternative airports?
May 8 '19 at 5:51
8
Why can we not use full throttle in a C172 when cruising at lower altitudes?
Jul 23 at 21:39
8
Can a harbor freight predator 212 cc engine be enough for an ultralight
Oct 7 '19 at 4:36
8
Does taking a long time to solo mean that I'll take a long time for training in general?
Aug 11 '19 at 20:39
8
How do I get an FAA okay for a private runway?
Mar 8 '19 at 18:26
8
How do manufacturers/kit providers determine Vne?
Sep 11 '16 at 23:40
8
If DME is required, why have non-DME minima?
Sep 9 '16 at 2:32
8
What are good tips for flying across Tejon pass?
Sep 8 '16 at 7:11
6
What would be the safest way to drop thousands of small, hard objects from a typical, high wing, GA airplane?
Jul 17 '19 at 16:07
6
Does “cleared into the Bravo at 3500” mean I must wait until I hit 3500 before entering it?
Sep 21 '16 at 4:19
6
How much weight does removing a vacuum system really save?
Jun 15 '16 at 6:06
5
How much actual difference does fixed pitch propeller make in takeoff distance?
Jan 7 at 4:47
5
What is the purpose of wide area multilateration?
Sep 26 '16 at 2:08
5
Does ATC have to maintain separation on diverging aircraft?
May 15 '16 at 7:08
5
Do you need FAA approval to land a helicopter on Miami Beach?
Oct 29 '14 at 0:03
4
I just watched at least 20 airplanes flying northeast over Washington, DC every 15-20 seconds, what were they?
Apr 18 at 2:24
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