Useful tips for everyday
How do they achieve zero gravity? Weightlessness is achieved by flying G-FORCE ONE through a parabolic flight maneuver. Specially trained pilots fly these maneuvers between…
How long do cargo planes last? On average, an aircraft is operable for about 30 years before it has to be retired. A Boeing 747…
Can f35 carry nukes? The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is frequently touted as the most advanced fighter ever to take to the skies,…
Can you enter Class D airspace? How do I get approval to enter Class D airspace? The FAA requires that all aircraft obtain ATC approval…
What private jet can flying the highest? But some jets fly higher than others. An aircraft’s maximum altitude is called its service ceiling, and the…
What does the avionics switch do? The avionics master switch allows you to control the power applied to the avionics bus, which supplies power to…
Can enlisted soldiers become pilots? The U.S. Air Force is giving enlisted airmen a chance to earn their wings through a program for aspiring pilots…
What is full fuel payload? Total up the gallons of fuel that can be burned, multiply by the weight per gallon (six pounds per gallon…
How wide should a runway be? Runway dimensions vary from as small as 245 m (804 ft) long and 8 m (26 ft) wide in…
Can you shoot an approach if weather is below minimums? Pilots flying under the rules of FAR Part 91 are allowed to attempt an instrument…