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If your plane is out-of-control, why does military training instruct releasing the joystick to neutralize controls?

answered Jul 9, 2019 at 7:33

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Why do pilots slowly give the plane more thrust during takeoff?

answered Nov 11, 2021 at 12:52

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Why do electronics have to be off before engine startup/shut down on a Cessna 172?

answered Jan 14, 2021 at 10:09

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Saw this plane in documentary on the Falklands War. What type is that?

answered Jan 26, 2020 at 10:18

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Could hydrazine be the jet fuel of the future?

answered Oct 8, 2019 at 5:04

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How do dummy bombs simulate real bombs in training when they're so much smaller?

answered Jan 15, 2020 at 12:45

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What happens with the avionics if in midair there is loss of power or fuel flow interrupted?

answered Mar 16, 2020 at 8:52

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What does this logo on prototype aircrafts or cars for test mean?

answered Mar 30, 2021 at 8:33

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What are these holes at the rear of 747s?

answered Jun 13, 2021 at 6:13

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Do symmetrical airfoils generate induced drag?

answered Jun 25, 2022 at 7:51

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Why are the brake temperatures so high during the cruise?

answered Oct 10, 2022 at 15:50

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What is the difference between Glidepath versus Glideslope?

answered Oct 10, 2022 at 18:32

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Will N1 shaft turn at the same time as N2 shaft?

answered Aug 12, 2021 at 18:41

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What do these symbols indicate on the ATC display?

answered Oct 1, 2019 at 6:30

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Why does NASA say $v^2$ is velocity squared rather than speed squared?

answered Jul 9, 2021 at 3:36

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Can a belly landing stop more slowly than a regular landing? If so, why?

answered Dec 30, 2024 at 10:35

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Could a patient be too large and too heavy for an ambulance helicopter?

answered Apr 15, 2022 at 14:02

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Why can some runways only be used from one end?

answered Aug 17, 2019 at 11:58

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Is there a difference between altitude and flight level?

answered Nov 18, 2019 at 11:47

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What is transition altitude?

answered Nov 19, 2019 at 12:22

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How is the impact force on the landing gear distributed in fighters?

answered Oct 26, 2019 at 13:18

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Is it possible for a pressure loss in the cockpit to not extend to the cabin?

answered Apr 28, 2021 at 6:22

3 votes

Why does the N1 on a FJ 44-2A turbofan go to 104.4%?

answered May 31, 2020 at 16:15

2 votes

In theory, can jetliners remain controllable after losing the entire tail section?

answered May 8, 2021 at 11:56

2 votes

Why are there so many 7700 squawks?

answered Jan 21, 2022 at 11:19

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Why does idling RPM increase with altitude in a jet engine?

answered Oct 28, 2019 at 14:59

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Do airplanes need brakes in the air?

answered Nov 4, 2019 at 14:36

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How to identify the faulty GPS-INS in dual redundant installation?

answered Aug 30, 2023 at 14:02

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Do wake vortices interfere with the flow over/under the wing?

answered Dec 8, 2023 at 10:02

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Why are these flights not using a more direct route?

answered Jan 10, 2023 at 10:09

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52 Answers

If your plane is out-of-control, why does military training instruct releasing the joystick to neutralize controls?

Why do pilots slowly give the plane more thrust during takeoff?

Why do electronics have to be off before engine startup/shut down on a Cessna 172?

Saw this plane in documentary on the Falklands War. What type is that?

Could hydrazine be the jet fuel of the future?

How do dummy bombs simulate real bombs in training when they're so much smaller?

What happens with the avionics if in midair there is loss of power or fuel flow interrupted?

What does this logo on prototype aircrafts or cars for test mean?

What are these holes at the rear of 747s?

Do symmetrical airfoils generate induced drag?

Why are the brake temperatures so high during the cruise?

What is the difference between Glidepath versus Glideslope?

Will N1 shaft turn at the same time as N2 shaft?

What do these symbols indicate on the ATC display?

Why does NASA say $v^2$ is velocity squared rather than speed squared?

Can a belly landing stop more slowly than a regular landing? If so, why?

Could a patient be too large and too heavy for an ambulance helicopter?

Why can some runways only be used from one end?

Is there a difference between altitude and flight level?

What is transition altitude?

How is the impact force on the landing gear distributed in fighters?

Is it possible for a pressure loss in the cockpit to not extend to the cabin?

Why does the N1 on a FJ 44-2A turbofan go to 104.4%?

In theory, can jetliners remain controllable after losing the entire tail section?

Why are there so many 7700 squawks?

Why does idling RPM increase with altitude in a jet engine?

Do airplanes need brakes in the air?

How to identify the faulty GPS-INS in dual redundant installation?

Do wake vortices interfere with the flow over/under the wing?

Why are these flights not using a more direct route?