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Dean F.
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Does the large 6-pointed star on a sectional warn of dangerous radar facility?

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Does the FlightRadar24 pose a risk to aviation security?

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Why are the guns on the AC-130 not mounted on the underside of the aircraft?

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How do "tip jet" helicopters cancel the torque effect of the main rotor?

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What would the call sign of a non-standard aircraft carrying the US President be?

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How do you know if an aircraft engine has a supercharger?

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What is this metal piece sticking up on the roof of a 182?

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Are planes allowed to fly in circles, and is there a minimum legal altitude for takeoff and landing?

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What are those aircraft flying over my house?

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Is it normal to use only one hand on the yoke while landing?

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How "full-motion" is a full-motion simulator?

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Private Pilot Compensation

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Why would I want to lower the stall speed?

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Why (and when) did people start meowing on guard frequency?

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Why do airports have directional runways instead of a large area to operate in any direction?

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What does the flashing green-light signal (return for landing) actually mean to NORDO aircraft?

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What is the role of a CFI (not CFII) as safety pilot for hood time?

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For purposes of the FAA instrument written, which system becomes primary for pitch following an AHRS failure?

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Can astronavigation be used during flight?

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Can a VFR flight reference a waypoint in communication?

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How do I know how to describe my position on the airport when I contact ATC?

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How does the DA 40 NG automatically control the mixture, pitch and power by just providing one throttle?

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Why might an instructor in a small aircraft choose to descend with a substantial yaw on a first lesson?

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Can a fixed-wing plane jump up by blowing air over its wings?

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Is there a reason that commercial jets do not have a “dead man’s switch”?

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Could gliders be a clean, practical alternative to other forms of transport?

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What instrument can be used to check that constant attitude is maintained?

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Why are some airports not allowed as IFR alternates, even if conditions there are VFR?

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What would happen if a hot air ballooon was punctured in mid-air?

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Are General Aviation tires filled with Nitrogen?

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