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What does the snowflake with temperature symbol on an approach plate mean?

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What are the legal issues for an Uber or Lyft type model for ride share on General Aviation aircraft in the United States?

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When should a pilot use the word "takeoff?"

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Has a fixed-wing aircraft ever been built that featured multiple turbines powering a single propeller?

asked Jan 23, 2017 at 2:38

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What are the different wing planforms? What are each's advantages? Where are they commonly used?

asked Aug 29, 2015 at 16:02

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Should landing light be off during line up and wait position?

asked Jul 29, 2015 at 3:01

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What steps can pilots take to mitigate the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)?

asked Oct 15, 2015 at 17:38

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Why is mist abbreviated BR on METARs and TAFs?

asked Sep 25, 2015 at 21:57

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What does it mean when an airplane has the "super" call sign? [duplicate]

asked Aug 13, 2015 at 2:46

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Is there a difference between "aerobatic" and "acrobatic" flight?

asked Aug 14, 2015 at 14:02

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

asked Aug 4, 2015 at 15:08

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Do any airplane designs exist that don't involve a flight surface that provides downforce?

asked Oct 16, 2015 at 14:33

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Why do some approaches have suffix letters such as Y and Z?

asked Nov 20, 2015 at 2:18

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What types of attitude indicators are there?

asked Feb 4, 2016 at 18:14

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How does the V-22 Osprey share engine power between its rotors?

asked Jan 28, 2017 at 17:31

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Why is the mammatus cloud formation so dangerous?

asked Aug 2, 2016 at 23:41

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What aircraft fly faster than 250 knots indicated airspeed under 10,000 feet for safety reasons?

asked Jan 8, 2017 at 3:59

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What does it mean when a runway's safety area is not standard?

asked Jun 12, 2017 at 15:08

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Is yelling "clear prop" required by FAA regulations?

asked May 22, 2017 at 1:19

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Why is the MD-80 magnetic compass behind the first officer's seat?

asked Feb 12, 2016 at 1:19

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Can GPS be used in lieu of DME for instrument approaches?

asked Feb 15, 2016 at 16:47

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How does pregnancy affect airline pilots operating under FAA regulations?

asked Mar 10, 2016 at 14:03

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What is the difference between a propeller and a rotor?

asked Jan 25, 2017 at 18:04

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What are the common mnemonic devices used to remember equipment required by 14 CFR 91.205?

asked Oct 22, 2015 at 0:49

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Why does maneuvering speed vary with weight?

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What geographical area does a METAR cover?

asked Sep 25, 2015 at 18:34

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Why were "pattern a" and "pattern b" removed from the Instrument Flying Handbook?

asked Feb 10, 2016 at 17:55

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What are the dimensions of the protected space provided by a holding pattern?

asked Oct 5, 2015 at 2:10

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Is there a boomless sonic technology in any state at this time?

asked Oct 11, 2015 at 14:24

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Can an IFR clearance be issued and flown through IMC in class G airspace?

asked Oct 11, 2015 at 23:13

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What does the snowflake with temperature symbol on an approach plate mean?

What are the legal issues for an Uber or Lyft type model for ride share on General Aviation aircraft in the United States?

When should a pilot use the word "takeoff?"

Has a fixed-wing aircraft ever been built that featured multiple turbines powering a single propeller?

What are the different wing planforms? What are each's advantages? Where are they commonly used?

Should landing light be off during line up and wait position?

What steps can pilots take to mitigate the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)?

Why is mist abbreviated BR on METARs and TAFs?

What does it mean when an airplane has the "super" call sign? [duplicate]

Is there a difference between "aerobatic" and "acrobatic" flight?

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

Do any airplane designs exist that don't involve a flight surface that provides downforce?

Why do some approaches have suffix letters such as Y and Z?

What types of attitude indicators are there?

How does the V-22 Osprey share engine power between its rotors?

Why is the mammatus cloud formation so dangerous?

What aircraft fly faster than 250 knots indicated airspeed under 10,000 feet for safety reasons?

What does it mean when a runway's safety area is not standard?

Is yelling "clear prop" required by FAA regulations?

Why is the MD-80 magnetic compass behind the first officer's seat?

Can GPS be used in lieu of DME for instrument approaches?

How does pregnancy affect airline pilots operating under FAA regulations?

What is the difference between a propeller and a rotor?

What are the common mnemonic devices used to remember equipment required by 14 CFR 91.205?

Why does maneuvering speed vary with weight?

What geographical area does a METAR cover?

Why were "pattern a" and "pattern b" removed from the Instrument Flying Handbook?

What are the dimensions of the protected space provided by a holding pattern?

Is there a boomless sonic technology in any state at this time?

Can an IFR clearance be issued and flown through IMC in class G airspace?