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quiet flyer
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Have flown sailplanes, single-engine airplanes, hang gliders, and rc sailplanes and power planes for over 20 years each. Also have flown ultralights and lightsport airplanes.

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How and why can multiple people control the Boeing B-29?
Apr 22
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Could the principle of owls' silent flight be used for stealth aircraft?
Oct 14 '19
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Why do most airliners have underwing engines, while business jets have rear-mounted engines?
Jul 3 '19
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Why are 3- or 4-seat gliders so rare?
Mar 23
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Identify Aircraft in Petra Album Art
May 7
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What does "out of trim" mean?
Nov 9 '18
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Is it possible to fly backward if you have really strong headwind?
Jun 6 '19
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Why do sailplanes have such large tails?
Feb 23
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Why does camouflage make some planes fly slower?
Mar 24 '20
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Why do planes need a roll motion?
Jul 27 '19
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Do we need to review our guidance for "What kinds of questions should I avoid asking?"
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