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What does YF mean? YF means “Your Friend.” What does YF mean in Jamaican? YF is “Your Friend” What does YW mean in texting? you’re…
What prevents landing gear from being retracted on the ground? There is a weight sensor which senses if the plane is on the ground. This…
How do you find maximum altitude? How to find the maximum height of a projectile? if α = 90°, then the formula simplifies to: hmax…
What is the purpose of the float valves in the vent system? Ball float vent valves are used in conjunction with extractor vent valves in…
How do airports get their names? Predominantly, airport codes are named after the first three letters of the city in which it is located—ATL for…
What is the loudest sonic boom? The strongest sonic boom ever recorded was 7,000 Pa (144 psf) and it did not cause injury to the…
Are Russian airplanes good? Soviet planes are often known as being ‘jack of all trades, but master of none. ‘ This means that they are…
Why do planes have bent wing tips? They’re called winglets, and their purpose is to reduce turbulence at the tips of an airplane’s wings. The…
How is Class D airspace depicted on a sectional? Class D Airspace Overview Class D Airspace, indicated by the dashed blue line. Class D Airspace…
Are runways aligned to magnetic north? Because runways are designated according to the points on a compass and magnetic North is in a constant state…