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| Take Off Performance | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Why is the screen height set at 35 Feet on take off? Regards Madhav Nair ANSWER: It's an arbitrary ...
A: The full answer is lengthy. Kindly send me an email, and I will provide all the details - ...
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| avionics | 4/19/2007 |
Q: would u kindly explain me the terms "AVIONICS" and what is the relation with Avionics and ...
A: Avionics is a term which literally means aviation electronics. In essence it comprises all ...
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| avionics | 4/19/2007 |
Q: would u kindly explain me the terms "AVIONICS" and what is the relation with Avionics and ...
A: Avionics is a term which literally means aviation electronics. In essence it comprises all ...
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| AOC and ATOL licencing | 4/15/2007 |
Q: hi there,we're currently in the process of launcing a budget airline that will operate london- tel ...
A: It depends upon the country where you register and operate from, but most allow some form of ...
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| Aerial Distance. | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Sir, Please confirm whether aerial distance between two airports and road distance between the same ...
A: Yes, they can be the same. Imagine for a moment, that an airplane traveled to a place by following ...
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| airfoil | 3/24/2007 |
Q: i am trying to find the stability of a transport jet with DATCOM, but i dont know which airfoil i ...
A: Without having more detail, the following information might help you. Otherwise, although I'm ...
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| emergency phone calls | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I am an author who has a bit of a dilemma. A private investigator is on an airplane (major airline) ...
A: In the days prior to 9-11, a message via radio for a passenger would NOT have surprised me. ...
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| Alpha Floor | 2/15/2007 |
Q: Can you please confirm that on the Airbus A320 that you fly, Alpha Floor activation will retract the ...
A: I have never put the aircraft into Alpha Floor with the speed brakes extended, so I cannot say if ...
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| Communication Systems on an Aircraft | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Justify the use of the various communication systems used on an aircraft?
A: Typically, the communications system on a Transport Aircraft is as follows: VHF1 = Used for ATC ...
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| Engine Water Ingestion | 2/4/2007 |
Q: Jeeves, heres a video of a rolls royce engine water ingestion test. ...
A: The first question.. “Why does it continue to operate…? Basically, the engine is enclosed inside a ...
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| Airbus | 1/28/2007 |
Q: Paul My friend says you can taxi an Airbus with the parking brake on. Is this possible? Thanks Ricky
A: Ian. I just recieved your comments from the question that you asked the other day. I will not be ...
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| Airbus | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Paul. Just wondering how you can get an Airbus into Alpha Floor? Thanks Ricky
A: To understand “Alpha Floor" we have to take a short look at some of the Alpha protections that the ...
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| Engine_explosion | 1/15/2007 |
Q: Is it possible for an engine to explode in flight? For example, one of the 747 engine's. What would ...
A: Yes, it is possible. However, the most likely time for an engine to explode (or fail in some other ...
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| aoc regestration | 1/4/2007 |
Q: where can i get an aoc for an aircraft older than 15 years in the midle east or north Africa
A: An "AOC" is an Air Operator Certificate typically issued to Airlines, or other publicly operated air ...
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| planes | 11/28/2006 |
Q: i understand now. Just wanted to add, that program i watched on discovery channel recently, they ...
A: The accident was the result of an great number of failures within the ATC and other systems. ...
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| planes | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Im curious about one thing. I watched a program about an airplane crash that happened a few years ...
A: The thing that you are talking about is called "TCAS". Basically, it's a Traffic Alerting and ...
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| Interpreting Airbus Limitation Codes | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I am working in one of our airlines in our country which is using a Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. ...
A: It’s an explanation of why the MTOW may be limited. To determine the regulatory takeoff weight for ...
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| New Airlines | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Paul Jeeves I would like to start a New Airlines with B747-400 Aircrafts both PAssengers and Cargo ...
A: Starting and profitably running an airline is arguably the most difficult business proposition in ...
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| Aerospace vs. Aeronautical | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I would like to apply for an aero course at University but ain't quite sure between the difference ...
A: Aeronautics is a very complex interdisciplinary field including a lot of different activities. For ...
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| a navagation question | 11/1/2006 |
Q: OK... I think were getting close to what I want and I have one more question. First, consider were ...
A: No problem with taking the time to answer this. I admit, it's a difficult subject to fully ...
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| a navagation question | 11/1/2006 |
Q: but that doesn't answer the question. Pick a destination, whereever it is and disregarding magnetic ...
A: Unless you have some navigation knowledge, this is not going to be easy to understand. The reality ...
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| a navagation question | 10/31/2006 |
Q: If I am over the geographic north pole what heading would I fly to get to Seattle? Or Toronto, or ...
A: If your over either the geographic north pole, or the magnetic north pole, you would be flying what ...
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| is it better to be a pilot or a aeronautical engineer | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am right now confused in choosing my field. Which career is better pilot or aeronautic engineer? ...
A: The choice of which is better, will depend solely on what you prefer to do as a career. Each will ...
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| Bonanza A36 TBO | 9/25/2006 |
Q: If your compression checks are 62 and higher on an IO-520, how much beyond TBO can you run the ...
A: I don't have any experience running engines past their TBO. That said, it sounds like you are ...
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| fuel dumping | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I've always wondered how airliners can dump large amounts of fuel (during an emergency, for example) ...
A: First I’ll provide the answer regarding “How” the fuel is dumped. The simple answer is, that we ...
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| How measure airspeeds | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Do you know how a plane measures its airspeed (vertical and horizontal)? Thank you, Frans ...
A: Simply, an airplane's speed is measured with air pressure. The Pitot tube, normally on a wing ...
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| carrier guidance | 9/15/2006 |
Q: i'm doing aerospace engineering.i've chosed my specialization as system analysis and control dept.i ...
A: I'm not really sure. After some brief thought, I suspect that you could find a job with a company ...
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| TWA 800 | 9/14/2006 |
Q: What is the cause of the TWA 800 disaster?
A: An explosion of the center wing fuel tank (CWT), resulting from ignition of the flammable fuel/air ...
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| pilot licensing | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have a friend who has an intrest for flying since he was young paticularly airline flying. The ...
A: The best answer is, that he can probably fly. It will depend upon which country that he wants to ...
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| my career | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i dont know much thing about it. but i have a wish to join airforce. can u plz give me information ...
A: As is the case with most Military organizations, the terms and conditions for enlistment or ...
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| Aerospace / Aviation | 7/11/2006 |
Q: What is the difference between Aviation and Aerospace? Thank you very much. Liana.
A: and thanks for your question. “Aviation” is a sub-group of the “Aerospace Industry” Also, ...
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| Projects | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I need to submit an investigatory project on any topic related to physics in school. I am in grad e ...
A: Hmmm. Not sure what to suggest. A good physics related subject could include most anything about ...
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| How to become a pilot | 4/15/2006 |
Q: Im eleven years old and I want to be a pilot when I leave school. Im a little bit worried because I ...
A: Sorry about the delay responding, but I've been flying around China, where the internet access is ...
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| flight controls | 11/17/2005 |
Q: What are the differences between flight control characteristics or Boeing aircraft and Airbus ...
A: The simple answer is this. In the Boeings (777 excluded) the flight controls simply move the ...
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| a+p validation from country to country | 7/13/2005 |
Q: As an FAA certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, would I be eligable to use my licsense in the ...
A: Your FAA certificate is ONLY valid when you are working on an FAA registered aircraft, or when a ...
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| Aircraft Maintenance | 6/26/2005 |
Q: Just a quick question please. If hyperthetically speaking, I started my own airline with four Boeing ...
A: Yes, you can contract out your maintenance. You would still require a licensed engineer to fullfill ...
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| Jettison of Engine | 2/15/2005 |
Q: I am a student studying for a diploma in Singapore. I have heard that a civil airplane can jettison ...
A: I am not aware of ANY aircraft which can jettison an engine in flight (Except the Space Shuttle ...
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| What do the airlines primarily... | 7/25/2004 |
Q: What do the airlines primarily use for navigation.
A: It depends on when they are, and what phase of flight. Over land - short distance - usually VHF ...
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| New airline licensing | 7/24/2004 |
Q: I'm hoping you can give me a general idea of how to go about forming/licensing a new airline. It ...
A: Okay. First you will need to obtain a US FAR 135 certificate. You can also go FAR 121, but I don't ...
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| New airline licensing | 7/19/2004 |
Q: I'm hoping you can give me a general idea of how to go about forming/licensing a new airline. It ...
A: To answer your question, I need you to answer some questions for me. First, which country are you ...
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| takeoff performance | 6/5/2004 |
Q: Respected sir How are you? I am Faisal nazir flight dispatcher from Pakistan, as you remember, you ...
A: What types are aircraft of you dealing with, and different types have different references. ...
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| MCDU Importance in Airbus and Boeing Aircrafts | 5/31/2004 |
Q: The reply was accurate and upto the point. I need a bit more information on the MCDU. 1. ...
A: Hmmm. Disadvantages, well it doesn't do a lateral offset very well, but I understand a that a ...
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| MCDU Importance in Airbus and Boeing Aircrafts | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I would like to know a few information from Pilots on the Multifunctional Control and Display Units ...
A: 1. The MCDU is used almost ALL the time. As side from "Hand Flying" the aircraft, it is the ...
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| I want to be an air traffic controller | 8/20/2003 |
Q: How do I become an air traffic controller?
A: Good Morning, Air Traffic Controllers are typically recruited by the Civil Service Department of ...
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