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