Useful tips for everyday
Why do they cut your shirt after first solo flight? Solo Shirt Cutting and Decorating Shirt cutting is a sign of an instructor’s new confidence…
How do slats and slots work? Slats Versus Slots A slot wouldn’t exist without a fixed slat in front of it. During low-speed flight, with…
Can you turn off a planes transponder? When one transponder is on, the other is normally in standby mode. To turn off a transponder, a…
Where are aircraft maintenance records? Most maintenance performed on an aircraft is recorded in the aircraft logbooks. As an aircraft owner, it is important to…
What is the difference between Tora and Toda? The FAA defines four declared distances: Takeoff Run Available (TORA) – the runway length declared available and…
What is beach rights? The private owner of a beach has a right to remove any trespassers, but if your property includes deeded beach rights,…
Does the NTSB investigate all plane crashes? The NTSB is tasked with investigating all aircraft crashes in the United States and those overseas involving U.S.…
What was the first ever jet engine? The He 178 was the world’s first turbojet-powered aircraft to fly. The world’s first turboprop was the Jendrassik…
Can you be a pilot with fillings? It’s NOT a myth. If you’ve had the permanent filling put in, you’ll have no problems. However, if…
What is the meaning of AOG? Aircraft on Ground AOG is an aviation term meaning Aircraft on Ground. When an aircraft is in need of…