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How does a Frisbee float? A Frisbee floats back to earth after a while because gravity pulls it back down. A force called drag caused…
Is the SR-71 a fighter jet? The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American…
What will happen to an airplane if weight is greater than lift? If the weight is greater than the lift, then the plane will accelerate…
Why are gliders so efficient? High aspect ratio wings produced less induced drag, which is what makes them so efficient on gliders. What is the…
How much safer is a twin-engine plane? Twin-engine piston planes are not safer than single-engine planes. Although this goes against the common perception, the loss…
Does TCAS use ADS-B? In this integrated surveillance system ,the TCAS listens in the ADS-B broadcasting information of the target aircraft, and fusing the TCAS…
What is the scope of ICAO? The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) creates regulations for aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity and environmental protection. The…
Can ATC close VFR flight plan? VFR/DVFR Flight Plans: Close the flight plan with the nearest FSS, or if not available, any ATC can relay…
What is the minimum height to deploy a parachute? 2,000 feet BASE jumps are typically performed from much lower altitudes than in skydiving. Skydivers are…
What is apron parking? Popular in neighborhoods with little street parking, apron parking broadly refers to the practice of parking in the space between one’s…