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Why are the Constellation's nosewheels canted inwards?

Why are the nosewheels on the Constellation canted in a few degrees? Is it to ensure both tyres have ground contact during tight ground turns? I've observed that on the...

Asked on 02/16/2021 by J frew

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Any ideas on what caused my engine failure?

On my second solo flight I came back to do a few landings, and after the first landing I applied full power for takeoff to which the engine responded by...

Asked on 02/15/2021 by Allihusk

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Why can we not use full throttle in a C172 when cruising at lower altitudes?

My flight training manual (FTM) says that at low altitudes we throttle back our trainers in order to not exceed recommended power settings. But why is that? Is the air...

Asked on 02/15/2021 by leha007

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What are these Lights on the Center Column between Cockpit Windows on the A320?

I have always noticed there is what appears to be three lights on the center column, which separates the pilot and copilot window of the Airbus A320 family. From the...

Asked on 02/13/2021 by BenjB

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How hard would it be to convert a glider into an powered electric aircraft?

How hard would it be to convert a glider into an powered electric aircraft?I'm thinking something that looks like this: Would...

Asked on 02/12/2021 by Daniel Caoili

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What are the equations to compute takeoff and landing distance?

I am flying a Piper 28-336 Dakota. Based on this paper I was able to reproduce the take-off distances from the POH and incorporate the calculations directly...

Asked on 02/11/2021 by branchwarren

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What is the difference between Full Throttle Height and Critical Altitude?

My understanding is that "critical altitude" is the density altitude at which the wastegate on a turbocharged engine is fully closed, so any climb will result in a decrease in...

Asked on 02/09/2021

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Why do suborbital planes feature H-tail and/or large wingtips?

Spaceplanes that are suborbital are mostly supersonic and feature H-tail or rather large wingtips. This looks to be similar to a H-tail configuration but I'm unsure abut how it works,...

Asked on 02/07/2021 by Rajath Pai

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If I buy my own aircraft in which to earn my PPL, does my instructor need to be certified to fly the type of aircraft I own/am training in?

It seems the most cost-effective way to earn my PPL is to purchase my own plane (with the intention to keep it for quite some time). I believe I would...

Asked on 02/06/2021 by Kenestacio

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Are there any hypersonic planes in service today?

Are there any hypersonic (Mach 5+) planes in service or officially being built? Or all the talk I here about the SR-72 rumor. Thanks!...

Asked on 02/05/2021 by Luke Justin

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