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ryan1618

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Was ATC overstepping its boundaries when advising a pilot to ignore a cell warning?

answered Jul 27, 2018 at 14:55

24 votes

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Why do reciprocating aircraft engines have more than one spark plug?

answered Aug 4, 2015 at 15:13

22 votes

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Why don't we use elevator trim as the primary flight control?

answered Sep 30, 2015 at 11:55

10 votes

Why would both wingtip lights be red?

answered Nov 8, 2016 at 3:24

9 votes

Can an aerodrome in class G airspace be controlled?

answered Jul 6, 2016 at 4:52

9 votes

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What FAA sources of weather information can pilots use to mitigate the risk of flying in icing conditions?

answered Sep 26, 2015 at 22:09

8 votes

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What in-flight weather info is available to commercial pilots?

answered Sep 27, 2015 at 23:45

8 votes

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What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) and what are its operational requirements?

answered Oct 18, 2015 at 16:45

8 votes

Is there an official FAA source for time zone of an airport?

answered Feb 7, 2017 at 18:15

6 votes

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Is there any "instrument take-off system"?

answered Oct 15, 2015 at 12:32

5 votes

What is the thick, dashed, magenta line on a sectional chart?

answered Oct 20, 2015 at 18:31

5 votes

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Is airspace above KKIC class G at 3,500’ MSL?

answered Oct 10, 2015 at 3:48

4 votes

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Why do some aircraft have to have the landing gear pinned prior to towing?

answered Jan 6, 2018 at 12:35

3 votes

Can I use an expired IFR-certified GPS with an out of date database in lieu of DME?

answered Jul 2, 2018 at 20:14

3 votes

How are rocket engine nozzles able to survive very high temperatures without melting?

answered Jul 26, 2015 at 18:25

3 votes

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Is it legal to fly an aircraft with no navigation beacons, and only solid lighting?

answered Oct 5, 2015 at 1:50

3 votes

May a pilot legally fly an ILS approach to ILS minimums with an inoperative Attitude Indicator without declaring an emergency?

answered Jul 26, 2016 at 8:32

3 votes

Why is C-5 Galaxy not used for commercial airlines while Boeng 747 is?

answered Aug 6, 2015 at 1:52

2 votes

What direction should a traffic pattern be at an uncontrolled or non-towered airport?

answered Jul 20, 2015 at 22:55

2 votes

Why does carburetor icing require manual attention by the pilot?

answered Jul 22, 2015 at 2:04

2 votes

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Does a subsequent crossing restriction supersede earlier crossing restrictions?

answered Dec 8, 2018 at 16:34

1 vote

Is it acceptable to use VNAV data in lieu of localizer recommended altitudes?

answered Jan 8, 2017 at 4:22

1 vote

How are fixes used during an approach?

answered Aug 4, 2015 at 19:42

1 vote

Is it required for pilots to contact ATC while flying VFR?

answered Aug 21, 2016 at 12:43

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How do you hold at a non-towered airport?

answered Aug 12, 2015 at 23:37