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Why is flying at Vy instead of Vx on initial climbout recommended on a single-engine takeoff?
added by Qantas 94 Heavy May 11 '13 at 5:08
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Why is Aircraft hardware cadmium plated?
added by 2NinerRomeo Dec 17 '12 at 20:59
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What quantities characterize the performance of a propeller and how can I measure them?
added by Jeff Street Apr 30 '13 at 21:10
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What are the fatalities per air-hour and per-flight for commercial planes, private single-engine planes, paragliders, hang gliders, and parachuters?
added by Kaitlin Duck Sherwood Feb 20 '13 at 7:27
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Given otherwise identical wings, what would the weight difference be between a fabric covered wing and a stressed skin plywood covered wing be?
added by Don Norris Mar 30 '13 at 3:15
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What's the best way to open an IFR flight plan at a non-towered airfield?
added by boozedog Apr 11 '13 at 22:53
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Is it legal to fly in RVSM airspace with an inoperative autopilot?
added by lnafziger May 24 '13 at 21:15
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What is required to pre-clear customs when departing the US Virgin Islands so as not to have to stop at an airport in the mainland US with customs?
added by lnafziger May 24 '13 at 21:28
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How exactly does slats and slots change the characteristics of a wing, when it is deployed ?
added by atree May 26 '13 at 5:18
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Will existing GA airspace monitoring infrastructure (primarily radar based) be replaced by more advanced technologies (such as ADS-B) eventually?
added by kaliatech Oct 3 '12 at 17:18
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What is the difference between airplane, glider, hang glider, paraglider, and parasail?
added by Jim DeLaHunt Nov 18 '12 at 11:10
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What is "ANR" when it comes to headsets?
added by Andy Levesque Nov 21 '12 at 22:27
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What determines when an airfield is under instrument flight rules?
added by 2NinerRomeo Dec 17 '12 at 20:53
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What reasons specific to the aircraft are there for helicopters being banned from flying in bad weather when fixed-wing aircraft can?
added by Tom W Dec 22 '12 at 22:36
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Do large jet aircraft (such as 737) in a major airline ever do visual landings?
added by Markasoftware Feb 23 '13 at 0:05
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What is the difference between jet airplanes and Passenger airplanes?
added by Vivek Mar 15 '13 at 17:12
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What are the differences between FAA TERPS and the ICAO PANS OPS. Which countries use TERPS, which use the PANS OPS?
added by DeltaLima May 2 '13 at 14:51
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I build monocoque paper airplanes with airfoiles cambered to about 2%. When these fly near the ceiling I see them seem to hang as if by suction. Why?
added by Chris Travers May 7 '13 at 7:49
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(Would include more info like plane design, clearer detail of the "wing on ceiling" effect, etc....) – Chris Travers May 7 '13 at 7:50
Interesting question. Do paper airplanes fit within the scope? I think this question certainly does as it relates the same aerodynamics that apply to real aviation. This will cause a follow up question about the similarities and differences between the "ceiling effect" and the ground effect. – DeltaLima May 7 '13 at 11:20
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Available aircraft size is increasing with time. Is there a limit (e.g. based on currently available materials) to the size of an aircraft?
added by dayuloli Jun 1 '13 at 14:43
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What is the ICAO definition of Class F airspace, and why is it not used in the US?
added by jrdioko Sep 19 '12 at 17:18
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If cold air is more dense than warm air, why does an altimeter indicate higher than actual when flying into cold air from warm air?
added by D. Patrick Nov 16 '12 at 2:14
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If I find frost on my wings of a cold morning, what are good ways to remove it? Suppose it's a small airport with no anti-icing fluid?
added by Jim DeLaHunt Nov 18 '12 at 11:15
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to help improve the questions. This proposal is not part of the Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define a future site. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Dec 19 '12 at 14:27
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Where do you find the best glide ratio in a plane?
added by Andy Levesque Nov 21 '12 at 22:29
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or in a paraglider or sailplane or hang-glider. (Or helicopter? Do helicopters have meaningful glide slopes?) – Kaitlin Duck Sherwood Mar 20 '13 at 4:30
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How does a directionnal gyroscope works
added by Gopoi Jan 27 '13 at 3:41
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Probably a better fit for "Physics," is it not? – boscho Apr 24 '13 at 20:47
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For the new CIVL paragliding competition class, are they proposing brand-new wing specs or opening up to an existing spec (e.g. EN-B or EN-C)?
added by Kaitlin Duck Sherwood Feb 20 '13 at 7:20
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What maintenance company in <region> is best equipped to deal with <unusual type of aircraft/equipment>
added by RoadieRich Feb 27 '13 at 17:05
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Is it legal to install an Icom A210 transceiver in a certified aircraft?
added by Don Norris Mar 30 '13 at 3:24
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Can the crankshaft from a Lyc. O-360 be installed in a Lyc. O-290 case to increase displacement to 326 with higher torque than an O-320?
added by Don Norris Mar 30 '13 at 3:36
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What are the pros and cons for the Hartzell and McCauley prop options for the early Cessna 182s?
added by Don Norris Apr 1 '13 at 0:59
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I am a private pilot who has not flown in years. What steps should I take to get back in the air and stay current on a budget?
added by h8a Apr 2 '13 at 17:53
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Performance based navigation: In order to fly a RNAV-1 route, apart from the aircraft being equipped, what certification/ops approval required?
added by DeltaLima Apr 8 '13 at 23:18
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For the US commercial license, is it permitted to fly with an instructor for the long (300nm) cross-country, or must it be solo?
added by boozedog Apr 11 '13 at 22:50
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Are T-shaped tails really more dangerous due to shading by wings?
added by Anixx Apr 23 '13 at 20:23
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What kind of routine maintenance should I perform on my paragliding wing to minimize general wear to the lines and eyelets?
added by boscho Apr 24 '13 at 20:55
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What is the Ground Speed mini in Airbus aircraft and how does it affect the Final Approach Speed?
added by DeltaLima Apr 26 '13 at 14:06
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How far horizontally could a craft such as Burt Rutan's Space Ship Two travel in a sub-orbital hop?
added by Andrew M Apr 29 '13 at 21:46
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Is it possible to build a monocoque wing out of office paper sufficiently strong (...) to provide lift to a small RC powered plane?
added by Chris Travers May 7 '13 at 7:54
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(...) meaning other criteria, such as sufficient lift to drag ratio. etc.... – Chris Travers May 7 '13 at 7:55
I am almost tempted to try it out already :-) – DeltaLima May 7 '13 at 11:21
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I have been trying and it is ridiculously hard. I think it is possible but my models so far seem too close for comfort. – Chris Travers May 7 '13 at 13:39
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Why does the FAA prohibit single engine aircraft with more than 9/12 seats?
added by Qantas 94 Heavy May 11 '13 at 4:32
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When are your required to plan for an alternate aerodrome?
added by Radu094 May 15 '13 at 11:10
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What are the conditions for descent below the minima (circling day, circling night and straight in)?
added by Radu094 May 15 '13 at 11:11
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