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What is the dark spot visible below the cockpit on A-10s?

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Jun 5 '17 at 17:09 kevin 37.2k

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Why did the Ju-87 Stuka have a siren?

aviation-history

Nov 19 '18 at 2:49 user3499381 1

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Is it possible to recover from a flat spin?

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Nov 21 at 7:11 Peter Kämpf 176k

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What do winglets do to increase aircraft performance?

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Nov 6 at 21:29 user44987 1

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Why aren't cell phones allowed to be used in aircraft?

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Jul 13 at 15:36 Glorfindel 511

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What are the advantages of a forward-swept wing over a rearward-swept wing?

aircraft-design wing

Dec 28 '16 at 11:21 Community♦ 1

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How do airliners cross the ocean without GPS?

Feb 18 at 12:42 M BA 55

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What happens when a helicopter loses an engine?

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Jan 7 '19 at 15:11 Glorfindel 511

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Can a glider make a go-around?

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Nov 14 '15 at 3:59 thams 71

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What is “Hotel Mode” on a turboprop engine?

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Jan 3 '19 at 1:07 gwally 1,781

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Why are the throttles of aircraft such as the Twin Otter placed on the overhead panel?

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Dec 30 '18 at 22:34 Glorfindel 511

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Are “Kennedy Steve’s” various jokes allowed in ATC communications?

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Oct 8 '18 at 14:21 Chromatix 616

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Why can't most jets safely use reverse thrust while airborne?

safety thrust-reverser

Mar 12 '14 at 9:42 menjaraz 2,325

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Why are most cockpits gray?

aircraft-design cockpit

Jul 1 '15 at 23:36 Community♦ 1

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Does this Lear 35 have missiles on it?

aircraft-identification

Jan 10 '19 at 12:27 Glorfindel 511

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How does IFF work?

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Apr 7 '14 at 2:55 NobodySpecial 718

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Should full flaps be deployed on takeoff?

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Jul 26 '15 at 0:24 Community♦ 1

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What does the zig-zag pattern on Hawker Hunter's leading edge represent?

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Sep 10 at 18:50 ymb1 88.2k

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Do any flight simulators go completely inverted?

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Feb 1 at 23:56 ymb1 88.2k

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What are cowl flaps?

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Jan 11 '19 at 21:01 Glorfindel 511

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Why are airliner underbellies generally painted differently?

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Jun 15 '15 at 14:07 Community♦ 1

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What are the regulations regarding plane spotting in the US?

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Feb 14 at 17:13 David Richerby 11.6k

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What is the difference between flaps and slats?

aircraft-design aerodynamics flaps

Jan 4 '19 at 12:44 Glorfindel 511

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What happens to the ejection seat after a pilot ejects?

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Jul 10 '18 at 18:40 wsanders 141

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Are pilots armed?

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Apr 9 '14 at 0:26 Danny Beckett 15.7k

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Why does the Beech Staggerwing have its low wing ahead of the high wing?

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Mar 5 '18 at 6:15 Federico♦ 29.3k

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Where do airshow pilots practice?

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Apr 11 '14 at 19:09 Lnafziger 54.5k

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What are these three indentations on the SBD's wing?

wing aviation-history

Aug 27 '15 at 3:36 reirab 16.5k

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Before the Soviet Union collapsed, what was Russia's official ATC language?

air-traffic-control

Nov 3 '14 at 23:00 Pondlife 58.1k

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Is it legal to land in bad visibility conditions without ILS?

weather ils

Oct 21 at 2:01 user44633 1

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64 Questions

What is the dark spot visible below the cockpit on A-10s?

Why did the Ju-87 Stuka have a siren?

Is it possible to recover from a flat spin?

What do winglets do to increase aircraft performance?

Why aren't cell phones allowed to be used in aircraft?

What are the advantages of a forward-swept wing over a rearward-swept wing?

How do airliners cross the ocean without GPS?

What happens when a helicopter loses an engine?

Can a glider make a go-around?

What is “Hotel Mode” on a turboprop engine?

Why are the throttles of aircraft such as the Twin Otter placed on the overhead panel?

Are “Kennedy Steve’s” various jokes allowed in ATC communications?

Why can't most jets safely use reverse thrust while airborne?

Why are most cockpits gray?

Does this Lear 35 have missiles on it?

How does IFF work?

Should full flaps be deployed on takeoff?

What does the zig-zag pattern on Hawker Hunter's leading edge represent?

Do any flight simulators go completely inverted?

What are cowl flaps?

Why are airliner underbellies generally painted differently?

What are the regulations regarding plane spotting in the US?

What is the difference between flaps and slats?

What happens to the ejection seat after a pilot ejects?

Are pilots armed?

Why does the Beech Staggerwing have its low wing ahead of the high wing?

Where do airshow pilots practice?

What are these three indentations on the SBD's wing?

Before the Soviet Union collapsed, what was Russia's official ATC language?

Is it legal to land in bad visibility conditions without ILS?