Useful tips for everyday
Can I land on a closed runway? Landing on closed runways is NOT illegal by the FARs. It is almost always something that is acted…
How do I calculate my CLmax? (This should be easy without the calculator since the formula is essentially CLmax=weight/X, so a 10% change in weight…
Which instrument and scale is used to measure the temperature? The instrument used to measure temperature is called a thermometer. It is a combination of…
Can you listen to Heathrow ATC? Current law states you can only listen to transmissions meant for general reception. This means the general public can…
What pressure is pitot tube? It’s a slender tube that has two holes on it. The front hole is placed in the airstream to measure…
How do airplane banners stay vertical? The tow line has the “Y” connection to a pipe/rod along the leading edge of the banner. This keeps…
What is wrong with Bombardier? Bombardier shares have lost about half of their value since February 2015, and the Montreal-based manufacturer — saddled with more…
How do you find the maximum speed of a plane? The intersection of the thrust (thrust available) curve with the drag (thrust required) curve is…
How do I fix my screen dimming? Open the Settings app from your Start menu or Start screen, select “System,” and select “Display.” Click or…
Can I receive SMS on iPad? You might not realize it, but your iPad can send and receive text messages just like your iPhone. This…