Top new questions this week:
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As far as I know, the mechanics and physics of an aircraft carburetor are the same as those of an automobile carb. (If I’m wrong, there is no basis for this question.) Aircraft carbs are provided with …
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I read on the Wikipedia page for the Avey Field State/Laurier Airport: Also known as Avey Field State/Laurier Airport, it is one of six airports that straddle the Canada–US border. The others are …
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Is it because the majority of traffic comes from higher altitude?
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Let us suppose that we have a civilian helicopter, such as an MD900, Bell 407, Robinson R44, Bell 47 or another common civilian design, hovering or flying slowly just above treetop level (50-70m). If …
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According to a question that I came across while studying for my EASA exam on Aircraft General Knowledge, “icing” is most likely to happen in an OAT between “Between -5°C and +20°C”…
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Any ideas on what this aircraft is? The number 5964 is printed in the negative
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Based on my experience with jet transport aircraft, thrust reverser levers can only be engaged after reducing the throttle to idle. Do any jet-powered aircraft exist that can engage the levers at …
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Greatest hits from previous weeks:
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When planes come off the assembly line at the factory, they’re green: So why are most painted white? Surely a darker colour would hide dirt better? Is there a reason planes are traditionally white? …
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How can I calculate with known tangents of different angles and by rules of thumb? Which formulae should I use for fps and NM?
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What are the main differences between these two types of fuselages?
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On most A-10s I have seen, the area under the cockpit is darker than the rest of the plane. Is there a reason for this?
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How much reserve fuel are private and commercial aircraft required to carry by ICAO rules? I heard that it changed recently (about a year ago) and is a little complicated. How is it calculated for …
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Why do some fighter jets have two pilots, while some have only one? For example the newer fighter jets such as Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter typhoon etc. are mostly with single-seat, but two-seat …
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When listening to ATC broadcasting (at least for ULLI), phrase “Information <Charlie|India|whiskey|etc.> on board” may be heard. Charlie, India, Whiskey, etc. …
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Does anyone know of any real aeroplane or wind-tunnel tests that quantifies the effects of asymmetric propeller blade loading (P factor) versus the Spiralling Slipstream effect in creating yaw. Which …
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In Mendenhall’s book about the Gee Bee racers, he describes that on the Models Z, R-1, and R-2, there was a strong tendency for the engine cowl to get pulled forward and into the prop during races, …
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As the title says, is this possible according to EASA? According to the Swedish authorities, EASA do not allow attaining a second license before completing the first. But I have a hard time finding …
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