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Why is jet fuel cheaper than piston fuel?

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Why didn’t the Captain of Cathay Pacific flight 780 shut down engine 1 and land with a more reasonable speed?

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Why would this A-10 Thunderbolt be flown over rural New Hampshire?

answered Nov 14, 2016 at 4:01

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Why did the Swiss International Air LX40 (a 777-300ER) emergency land at Iqaluit airport?

answered May 16, 2017 at 0:31

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Can an aircraft continue flying and land safely following an engine failure?

answered Jan 31, 2015 at 6:30

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Why do jet engines use kerosene rather than gasoline?

answered Mar 6, 2015 at 1:13

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Does a jet engine keep running when it can no longer be controlled from the cockpit?

answered Jan 11, 2015 at 7:34

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What are the differences between fuel types (comparing with vehicles)?

answered Jan 30, 2015 at 3:46

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Why is fuel used as a hydraulic fluid?

answered Jan 30, 2016 at 21:32

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What is the purpose exactly of a ‘Control Check’?

answered Dec 18, 2017 at 0:18

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Why do pilots' masks have more oxygen?

answered Oct 11, 2014 at 23:21

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Why do military aircraft use a different kind of aviation fuel?

answered Feb 26, 2016 at 0:08

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Why is this plane flying a circular track?

answered May 14, 2017 at 14:44

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Does anyone know what this approach chart symbol is?

answered Sep 9, 2018 at 4:19

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What alternative methods are there for controlling a plane when flight control surfaces have failed?

answered Apr 1, 2015 at 1:05

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Is there anywhere I can pick up raw flight data recorder information?

answered Mar 23, 2016 at 22:26

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How does Jeppesen create its US charts?

answered Dec 30, 2016 at 0:06

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Can civilian aircraft fly through or land in restricted airspace in an emergency?

answered Oct 17, 2016 at 23:40

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Can large airliners such as a 747 maneuver without electricity?

answered Oct 15, 2016 at 14:35

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If left stationary at a specific height, would altimeter change the displayed value over time?

answered Jul 15, 2015 at 0:40

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Could you ever legally authorize yourself to fly an aircraft that would require an LOA, based on your other certs?

answered Jul 15, 2015 at 0:11

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What is this racetrack-shaped Special Use Airspace, and why isn’t it on the VFR sectional?

answered Nov 16, 2015 at 23:26

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Instrument landing: why do all electronic devices need to be shut off?

answered Jan 16, 2015 at 4:59

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Can a software "hard freeze" or serious hardware problem completely disable the whole cockpit?

answered Mar 26, 2015 at 0:11

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Can a 747 land at Ovda?

answered Feb 14, 2015 at 20:13

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What is Jet-A made of?

answered Dec 9, 2015 at 1:01

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Why aren't airports built identically (like aircraft)?

answered Aug 25, 2015 at 0:31

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What is ETOPS and how does it work?

answered Jun 14, 2015 at 1:23

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In the U.S., what are the requirements for being an Executive airport?

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Are there any air navigation uses for the HF frequencies?

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Why is jet fuel cheaper than piston fuel?

Why didn’t the Captain of Cathay Pacific flight 780 shut down engine 1 and land with a more reasonable speed?

Why would this A-10 Thunderbolt be flown over rural New Hampshire?

Why did the Swiss International Air LX40 (a 777-300ER) emergency land at Iqaluit airport?

Can an aircraft continue flying and land safely following an engine failure?

Why do jet engines use kerosene rather than gasoline?

Does a jet engine keep running when it can no longer be controlled from the cockpit?

What are the differences between fuel types (comparing with vehicles)?

Why is fuel used as a hydraulic fluid?

What is the purpose exactly of a ‘Control Check’?

Why do pilots' masks have more oxygen?

Why do military aircraft use a different kind of aviation fuel?

Why is this plane flying a circular track?

Does anyone know what this approach chart symbol is?

What alternative methods are there for controlling a plane when flight control surfaces have failed?

Is there anywhere I can pick up raw flight data recorder information?

How does Jeppesen create its US charts?

Can civilian aircraft fly through or land in restricted airspace in an emergency?

Can large airliners such as a 747 maneuver without electricity?

If left stationary at a specific height, would altimeter change the displayed value over time?

Could you ever legally authorize yourself to fly an aircraft that would require an LOA, based on your other certs?

What is this racetrack-shaped Special Use Airspace, and why isn’t it on the VFR sectional?

Instrument landing: why do all electronic devices need to be shut off?

Can a software "hard freeze" or serious hardware problem completely disable the whole cockpit?

Can a 747 land at Ovda?

What is Jet-A made of?

Why aren't airports built identically (like aircraft)?

What is ETOPS and how does it work?

In the U.S., what are the requirements for being an Executive airport?

Are there any air navigation uses for the HF frequencies?