Useful tips for everyday
When should you lean the mixture? In cruise, mixture may be leaned to recommended lean (or even best economy) any time the power is 75%…
Where can aircraft dump fuel? The good news is that pilots are supposed to dump fuel at a safe height above the ground and away…
What is Civil Aviation Authority? In a nutshell, most civil aviation authorities are responsible for setting, monitoring, and enforcing safety standards across the local aviation…
Can you fly a Cessna 172 with a sport pilot? No, the Cessna 150, 152, and 172 does not meet the definition of light-sport aircraft.…
What is pusher type propeller? Pusher propellers are those mounted on the downstream end of a drive shaft behind the supporting structure. Pusher propellers are…
How high can the Concorde go? 60,000 ft Concorde had a maximum cruising altitude of 18,300 metres (60,000 ft) and an average cruise speed of…
What is wing dihedral and how does it affect flight? Dihedral is the upward angle of an aircraft’s wings, which increases lateral stability in a…
Can a 747 fly with just 2 engines? A 747 can fly on just 2 engines. A 757 can fly on 1. A 747 cannot…
What are the problems with flying cars? There’s no question about the future, there are going to be both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicles…
How is predictive maintenance measured? Measuring predictive maintenance program success The less you know, the more you must measure. If you know little or nothing…