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What is boundary layer structure? Laminar boundary layers can be loosely classified according to their structure and the circumstances under which they are created. The…
What allows an aircraft to climb? Forces in a Climb. There are four forces that act on an aircraft in flight: lift, weight, thrust, and…
What are the cables on planes? Aircraft cable is one of the most useful types of wire rope available. This type of wire rope is…
Why do airplane blinds have to be up when taking off? It’s for your own safety. If anything happens during take-off and landing – the…
How fast does a 747 go before lift off? A fully loaded Boeing 747 ‘Jumbo Jet’ on a normal long haul flight would take off…
What is the purpose of logo lights? Their purpose is to allow the pilot to see the landing area, and to allow ground crew to…
Why are engines placed under wings? Placing engines on the wing provides beneficial wing bending relief in flight. The further the engines are away from…
How much thrust does a 777 have? The 777-300ER is powered exclusively by General Electric GE90-115B turbofans, each producing 115,300lb (512kN) of thrust at sea…
How do pilots get weather information before a flight? Pilots access whether via websites, radio & telephone briefing services, radio broadcasts, pilot reports, satellite and…
How does angle of incidence affect aircraft? The angle of incidence defines your angle of attack until you have enough speed (and tail down force)…