Useful tips for everyday
Who can use BasicMed? This BasicMed rule applies to pilots flying certain small aircraft under specific restrictions. They must be flying general aviation aircraft having…
Why is it that the correct clearance between the compressor and turbine blades in the engine housing is crucial for engine efficiency? Maintaining tighter clearance…
Does ATC control Class G airspace? Class G airspace extends from the surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace. Although ATC has…
How do planes measure wind speed? The airspeed can be directly measured on the aircraft by use of a pitot tube. Wind speed is the…
What does TR mean in a METAR? TR stands for Trace. In your example it refers to the type of cloud mentioned before. No1: Traces…
What is the significance of the air bleed? In civil aircraft, bleed air’s primary use is to provide pressure for the aircraft cabin by supplying…
Are aerodynamic center and center of pressure the same? Thus, Center of pressure of an aircraft is the point where the Lift acts. Aerodynamic center…
What happens if attitude indicator fails? Depending on your flight plan, failure of the attitude indicator (AI) may not keep you from flying. When this…
What are some questions to ask about culture? Questions to ask someone about their culture What country are you from? What is your native language?…
How does de-icing work on planes? Deicing fluid, a mixture of a chemical called glycol and water, is generally heated and sprayed under pressure to…