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Traffic pattern10/17/2011
  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 ...
NextGen Network Enabled Weather10/5/2011
  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, ...
Future fighter aircraft roles7/20/2011
  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 roles5/2/2011
  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 roles4/30/2011
  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 Lifespan3/3/2011
  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 Beats3/1/2011
  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 Military Jet Fighters1/21/2011
  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 ...
Civillian flying career10/13/2010
  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 ...
Clean Record?7/14/2010
  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 school6/29/2010
  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 school6/26/2010
  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 ...
I dont know what to do?!?!?!?10/23/2009
  Q: I'm 16 years old and I'm in the air cadets I'm trying to get my pilot license but i have to wait ...
  A: Marie, Have you solo? If yes you have to work out much more requirements before you can apply for ...
Emirates9/14/2009
  Q: I have licenses ppl.cpl.ir and I want to join Emirates Airlines. I have no jet experience. Do you ...
  A: That depends from a lot of factors, like how many total hourse you have, how much time you have in ...
Aviation radar8/31/2009
  Q: In the commercial aviation industry, how accurate is the radar that is used, to the mile? I saw one ...
  A: Estimate and then add safety factor of 20 procent. I do usually do that as pilot. Although our ...
reputable schools8/20/2009
  Q: I am looking into Westwood/Redstone College in Colorado to become an Avionics Maintenance ...
  A: Yes that is correct. In actuality I would suggest more then 50% hands training. But each school has ...
reputable schools8/16/2009
  Q: I am looking into Westwood/Redstone College in Colorado to become an Avionics Maintenance ...
  A: I have located a few websites and I would suggest you to check them first and collect majority of ...
Aviation radar7/31/2009
  Q: In the commercial aviation industry, how accurate is the radar that is used, to the mile? I saw one ...
  A: Yes you are right radar is pretty accurate. Although depending on distance accuracy is higher vs ...
Flight schools5/18/2009
  Q: I'm here again to ask u a question. Now i've decided upon two flight schools, Pan Am flight academy ...
  A: Pam Am International flight academy is good choice. Although Pam is almost specialized for simulator ...
slowdown5/15/2009
  Q: there's one more thing i would like to ask. The aviation industry is going through a crisis ...
  A: Aviation industry was always going through the slowdown. This is not first one nor last one. ...
jobs in u.s3/17/2009
  Q: ismar, if i study for airline piloting in india, is there a real firm chance that i can readily get ...
  A: No, unfortunatelly. You have to make conversion of licenses and get green card to work in USA. ...
aircraft storage9/19/2008
  Q: why do airlines buy new aircraft when there are hundreds lying in storage, when gone bust etc. have ...
  A: that is apsolutelly correct Keith. Airlines do store airplanes in deserts, you can find older 727, ...
Helicopter training6/3/2008
  Q: I am a trained Accountant with a passion for flying Pls advise, what does it take for one to become ...
  A: Unfortunatelly I do not have any information about schools in Kenya as well Kenya requirements for ...
Flight school5/10/2008
  Q: In terms of flight schools, have you heard of jet university? and if yes, what do you think of it? ...
  A: They do guarantee interview, but not employment. That is fine distiction. JET is giving written ...
Flight school5/9/2008
  Q: In terms of flight schools, have you heard of jet university? and if yes, what do you think of it? ...
  A: I have heard just little about Jet Unuiversity, I have checked their web site, and what they ...
bmi trouble !5/3/2008
  Q: i'm a aspiring pilot hailing from india and im about to begin my flying career , but what worrries ...
  A: Jason, Your weight is pretty large for 152. For 152 your weight is way too much with an instructor. ...
airline pilots4/17/2008
  Q: but will my size and weight affect my chances towards my future career? I'm currently 6'4 270lbs ...
  A: Depends in what part of world you are located. In maority of Europian countries , YES, Asia, India ...
Flying schools1/6/2008
  Q: I am almost ready to graduate from high school and looking into becoming a pilot. What Colleges ...
  A: I would suggest an good aviation college like Embry Riddle Aeronautical University if you want to ...
Flying pipeline or similar work10/9/2007
  Q: Im a 200hr PP with a 172. I've always owned my own business. How do I look for a job flying a ...
  A: In your case running an flying business should not be an big problem. If I am You I would first ...
couple of questions7/21/2007
  Q: im colin, 17 and i live in scotland. i am currently an apprentice joiner but still dream of being a ...
  A: We are all have been dreaming to become pilot, the only difference is that we are deciding to make ...
One More Question!!7/17/2007
  Q: Sorry for inconvenience but would ya be more clear plz i have that question also!! some people told ...
  A: Seif! You have to go to the first flight school where ever you are living, they will give you more ...
Please answer7/17/2007
  Q: i really had this question which was how could someone get to be a pilot for a company as The ...
  A: Seif Sorry I can not sent answers on private e-mail addresses. Each company has particular ...
Could I be a commercial pilot?5/22/2007
  Q: I live in Nottinghamshire, UK, I'm 13, and hoping to be a commercial pilot when I'm older, but one ...
  A: Chris! I can only answer for USA standards, however I am pretty much sure that UK medical standards ...
Experts Needed for dissertation2/7/2007
  Q: I am a doctoral student at the University of LaVerne, CA. I need expert participants such as your ...
  A: Rate this answer to Regards Ismar
How to become an airline pilot1/9/2007
  Q: I've been interested in becoming an airline pilot for sometime now and I've finally decided that ...
  A: In USA there is numerous flight schools and Flight Academies. Some of them doing really good job in ...
Flying Regional7/31/2006
  Q: I'm new to the career of aviation and I've became very interested about it. I just have some ...
  A: Kevin Flying regional means that route that served with that airlines are only local meaning ...
I am trying to study about...9/22/2005
  Q: I am trying to study about principles and operation of jet engines. Also, I am very interested in ...
  A: Jascha The modern commercial jet liners are extremelly complicated systems to learn then in short ...
Flying8/17/2005
  Q: Could you advice me about the reqiurement and qualifications needed to become an airline pilot?
  A: Dhinuk! There is lot of requirements. Where are you located , I mean in what country?. Depending on ...
I am very interested in gaining...4/12/2005
  Q: I am very interested in gaining more knowledge on detailed desription, function and use of the ...
  A: That is very broad question. And we can write the books literally about the functions electrical ...

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