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What is electric ducted fan? Electric ducted fans (EDFs) are integrated propulsions systems consisting of a multi-bladed fan, a high-power-density electric motor, and a shroud…
What are the pipes on an engine? Engine block: set consisting the motor, the clutch and the gearbox. Exhaust pipe: pipe through which spent gas…
Do airplanes have gyroscopes? Gyroscopic flight instruments of some description are used in most general aviation aircraft and in older commercial aircraft. Examples of such…
Can you use your own WiFi on a plane? To connect to WiFi you must have the ability to transmit (internet requires two way communications).…
How do airplane toilets work? Airplane toilets use an active vacuum instead of a passive siphon, and they are therefore called vacuum toilets. When you…
What is lift force measured in? L denotes lift force. V defines the velocity of aircraft expressed in m/s. ρ is air density, affected by…
How is QNH determined from QFE? Divide the airfield altitude in feet by 30 to get the number of millibars above MSL. Add this to…
Where does Class G extend to 14500? Class G airspace within the United States extends up to 14,500′ Mean Sea Level (MSL) At and above…
What is a flight dispatcher role? As a Flight Dispatcher, you will be in charge of making sure all flights are made ready for take-off…
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight? the pilot in command 14 CFR 91.7 places responsibility on the…