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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Aircraft crash resistant fuel tanks. | 1/15/2012 | D. Norkus |
| Q: While reading about a recent crash landing of a Piper PA-31 Navajo on approach to North Spirit Lake, ... A: Michael In certain types of accidents an 'improved' fuel tank may be less likely to contribute to a ... | ||
| UH-1 Tail rotor failure | 12/21/2011 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: At normal cruise speed and altitude, if you suffer tail rotor failure would you have to enter auto ... A: Lee, First thanks for using AllExperts, to answer your question I will give two answers one by the ... | ||
| Boeing 757 | 12/12/2011 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: Does the autoflight system on the B757 have the ability to track a VOR radial? A: no, the 757 guidance system will not track a VOR radial. The 757 uses 3 ring laser gyros that give ... | ||
| What are six-seat utility aircraft for? | 11/20/2011 | Marc Eichler |
| Q: Recently I've been reading about six-seat utility aircraft (eg. pa-32, cessna 185), but I've had ... A: Well, in one sense think of a plane that size as a car. Some seat more people then others. Think ... | ||
| Traffic pattern | 10/17/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: When entering a private airport open to the public that has a segmented circle with right traffic to ... A: You are not required to fly segmented circle as fixed wing traffic. As the fact Helicopters are ... | ||
| communications | 10/16/2011 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: when calling an fbo on the radio what do you refer to them as . . . or call them . . . give ... A: The short answer is, it doesn't matter. They know who they are and they aren't particular about you ... | ||
| NextGen Network Enabled Weather | 10/5/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me about the FAA's NextGen Network Enabled Weather (NNEW)program. ... A: In response Next Generation system will be coming in next few years on line. Fact is that right now, ... | ||
| Piloting crossover | 9/25/2011 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: My question is, how easy would it be for a pilot who is reasonably experienced flying light planes ... A: Jason, Here at Ft Rucker the home of Army Aviation and it's helicopter flight school, we see guys ... | ||
| Helicopter altitude and movement | 9/5/2011 | Marc Eichler |
| Q: Greets Mr Marc I was thinking that since you have an interest in aviation you may be able to help me ... A: AH-64 A/D Apache - 21,000 feet (6400 meters) with an absolute minimum load. CH-47D Chinook - 18,500 ... | ||
| Helicopter altitude and movement | 8/31/2011 | Marc Eichler |
| Q: Greets Mr Marc I was thinking that since you have an interest in aviation you may be able to help me ... A: Tilting the rotor forward also causes the nose of the helicopter to go slightly below the horizon. ... | ||
| Brazilian PPL to U.S. PPL | 8/28/2011 | D. Norkus |
| Q: im speaking from Sao Paulo Brazil, im about to finish my private pilot course here and would like to ... A: Camilo The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration doesn't accept foreign "courses". You must complete ... | ||
| Future fighter aircraft roles | 7/20/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: With the recent news about the US F-35 program and reduction in numbers procured, I was wondering ... A: That is interesting question that I can only guess. As I have mention before, use of UAV will be ... | ||
| Future fighter aircraft roles | 5/2/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: With the recent news about the US F-35 program and reduction in numbers procured, I was wondering ... A: I would not go that far to say F-35 as last manned fighter. I am sure that necessity for fighters ... | ||
| Future fighter aircraft roles | 4/30/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: With the recent news about the US F-35 program and reduction in numbers procured, I was wondering ... A: That is really good question. Requirements for US figter programs as you could imagine always ... | ||
| Turbine Engine Blades Lifespan | 3/3/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: What is the average lifespan of turbine engine blades and vanes before they need to be replaced? A: Good question Joe, That greatly depends from engine manufacturer to manufacturer. As engine ... | ||
| Delhi Beats | 3/1/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: sir I am a newly student of class 12th in New Delhi.I want to about how can i become an air line ... A: I have seen Sarah aviation web site, however I would suggest you to try to get more information ... | ||
| future | 1/29/2011 | Colin Woehrle |
| Q: i am 16 and i really want to be a commercial pilot someday. i have done a lot of research and taken ... A: Sounds like you really know what you want to do for a career. Good for you. I'll start out by ... | ||
| Future Military Jet Fighters | 1/21/2011 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: Hey Ismar, As the subject line states, I have a query regarding the future of military jet ... A: Your question requires an extended answer. So I will inshort try to pint you in an direction where ... | ||
| Future Military Jet Fighters | 1/21/2011 | Marc Eichler |
| Q: Hey Marc, As the subject line states, I have a query regarding the future of military jet ... A: You have an interesting concept here. Please don't mind if I respond a little out of order. At ... | ||
| Flying | 1/12/2011 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: I am looking at getting my private pilot license in the summer of 2012 and also a multi engine ... A: Very good questions, I'll be glad to help if I can. Flight following and flight plans are fine, and ... | ||
| Flying | 1/12/2011 | Colin Woehrle |
| Q: I am looking at getting my private pilot license in the summer of 2012 and also a multi engine ... A: Hey Vincent, This is kind of a tricky question... After you get your private pilot's license you ... | ||
| Flying | 1/12/2011 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: I am looking at getting my private pilot license in the summer of 2012 and also a multi engine ... A: The United States is unique in that flying here is a mostly free exercise. You can go out and fly ... | ||
| Flying | 1/12/2011 | Mike Burbridge |
| Q: I am looking at getting my private pilot license in the summer of 2012 and also a multi engine ... A: When you get your FAA Private Pilot certificate, you can fly to/from every public airport in the ... | ||
| Flying airport to airport | 1/12/2011 | D. Norkus |
| Q: I am looking at getting my private pilot license in the summer of 2012 and also a multi engine ... A: Vincent, Getting around in a light aircraft under "visual flight rules/VFR" or clear of any clouds ... | ||
| qualities of aviator | 11/28/2010 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: what should be the good qualities of an aviator? A: The qualities of a good aviator are really no different than those of other fields. ... | ||
| setting personal wind limitations in a pa 30 and techniques for landing a pa 30 | 11/25/2010 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: I have 750 hours flight time and fly a pa 30 but tend to avoid gusty days but this limits the ... A: Limits for crosswind landings are a very personal subjective choice. Therefore I cannot help you ... | ||
| Piloting | 10/18/2010 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: My name is Aline Lin, and I am from Bucklands Beach Intermediate. We are currently doing a project ... A: 1. To fly airplanes, of course. 2. The basics are pretty easy for some with good motor skills 3. The ... | ||
| Civillian flying career | 10/13/2010 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: I was wondering what my chances are of becoming a civilian pilot. Fixed wing or rotary. I wear ... A: I am not very familiar with England pilot health requirements, but they are not much different from ... | ||
| help please!!! | 9/15/2010 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: can you please help me find a scholarship from the U.S army. i am a 16year old girl from fiji and i ... A: Alena, first sorry for late reply I did not see the question just just now. You will need to ... | ||
| right of way | 8/6/2010 | Mike Burbridge |
| Q: If you are on left base. and you see an aircraft on final.who has the right of way? A: If you are on left base, in an engine-driven aircraft, are not towing or refueling other aircraft, ... | ||
| Flight patterns | 7/24/2010 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: I always believed planes land and take off by the direction of the wind, But it seems that they seem ... A: when wind speed is high it dictates the runway used for landing and takeoff. However at light wind ... | ||
| FAA medical | 7/24/2010 | Mike Burbridge |
| Q: 20+ years ago I took the commercial pilots medical. Passed everything but my eyesight was below what ... A: Currently, the minimum vision requirement for an FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate is 20/40 corrected. ... | ||
| Clean Record? | 7/14/2010 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: Avdic: I have a four-year Communications degree, currently unemployed, looking at becoming a ... A: You record for driving impaired is an definetelly strong argument for denining you an medical ... | ||
| need to find a school | 6/29/2010 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: I have always wanted to learn to fly as a hobby. While I was looking into taking lessons it dawned ... A: I do not have detailed information about WMU but I have few pilot friends that actually graduated ... | ||
| need to find a school | 6/26/2010 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: I have always wanted to learn to fly as a hobby. While I was looking into taking lessons it dawned ... A: I am not very familiar with flight schools in Michigan. what is the largest few airports that are ... | ||
| private pilot/commercial scholarships | 6/9/2010 | D. Norkus |
| Q: How do I find money/scholarships to pursue a license to pilot private/commercial etc.. A: Mike If you are looking to find a scholarship that will fund an entire certificate or rating, there ... | ||
| Blue to Green Aviation | 6/6/2010 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: my name is George Noah and I am a 2d Lt in the AF. I am currently assigned as an aircraft ... A: George, I understand your frustration, and it certainly would not hurt, to give it a try. The Army, ... | ||
| piloting for Nepalese student in U.S. | 6/3/2010 | D. Norkus |
| Q: how can i get admission for us? how much does it cost?may i get any scholarship? A: Omkar Getting admitted into the U.S. and paying for your flight training (private pilot, instrument ... | ||
| hand luggage | 5/26/2010 | P. Paul |
| Q: I heard a rumour, that if you take onboard a laptop in a laptop case/bag, then this does not count ... A: This is incorrect. A laptop most certainly does count as a carry on bag. However, my suggestion ... | ||
| DL hiring in 2010 | 5/21/2010 | D. Norkus |
| Q: I am looking for some comments about the announcement that Delta is getting ready to hire more ... A: Valerie, While Delta/DL hiring is a bright spot in the industry, most airlines in general are still ... | ||
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