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What happens during a compressor stall? A compressor stall occurs when there is an imbalance between the air flow supply and the airflow demand; in…
What is the meaning of crew resource management CRM? Crew Resource Management (CRM) is the effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel…
Why do jet engines use kerosene? One of the primary reasons as to why jets rely on kerosene is due to its low freezing point.…
What do airlines use to de ice planes? Deicing fluid, a mixture of a chemical called glycol and water, is generally heated and sprayed under…
What does make left traffic mean? Left traffic means all turns are to the left. So obviously, on a left downwind, the runway will be…
Can turbulence be detected? Detection. Clear-air turbulence is usually impossible to detect with the naked eye and very difficult to detect with a conventional radar,…
What is the sawing noise on a plane? The PTU has been described as a “dog barking,” “a NASCAR tire lug gun” or “sawing.” The…
Are Plane records public? Aside from military and government sensitive flights, flight information collected by the FAA is considered public information because taxpayers pay for…
How does an evacuation slide work? An escape slide sits inside a carbon fiber pressure cap covered by a casing of material similar to the…
What factors dictate the minimum turn radius and maximum turning rate? 9.3.3 Factors limiting radius of turn and rate of turn (9.11) and (9.12) it…