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Which is better Spitfire or P-51? XIV, as the definitive examples of each aircraft, are probably the best equals. A Rolls-Royce Griffon, the engine that…
What is the maximum allowable weight during landing known as? The maximum landing weight (MLW) is the maximum aircraft gross weight due to design or…
Why do helicopters not need a runway? A helicopter can take off or land without a runway. It can turn in the air in ways…
What is the transition from laminar to turbulent flow called? Reynolds number In fluid dynamics, the process of a laminar flow becoming turbulent is known…
How do pilots pee in fighter jets? Piddle Packs are small bags male fighter pilots use to pee while in flight. They are specially shaped…
When can you start turning procedures? There Are Exceptions, Of Course. According to the AIM, “pilots should begin the outbound turn immediately after passing the…
How does an Ekranoplan turn? Designed by Rostislav Alexeyev and used by the Soviet and Russian navies from 1987 until the late 1990s, the ekranoplan…
What are the advantages of tricycle type landing gear? There are quite a few benefits to tricycle-type landing gear. It provides better visibility from the…
Does simulator training count as flight time? Never log experience in the “flight time” category. While some LOA’s allow for the use of simulator experience…
What happens when wing area is increased? Larger wings move more air, so an aircraft with a large wing area relative to its mass (i.e.,…