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What type of cloud is wispy? Cirrus clouds Cirrus clouds are wispy, feathery, and composed entirely of ice crystals. They often are the first sign…
Why do planes stored fuel in wings? The weight of the fuel provides rigidity to the wing, thereby reducing wing flutter (vibration of the wings…
Does UV radiation increase with altitude? With increasing altitude less atmosphere is available to absorb UV radiation. With every 1000 m in altitude, UV levels…
Do you start off as a co-pilot? Most airlines operate a seniority system for pilots. When you join the company, you start at the bottom…
What is a roll angle? The roll angle is the angle between the Yb axis and the intersection of the Yb–Zb plane with the Xe–Ye…
What is the condition for Kutta-Joukowski Theorem? This is known as the Kutta condition. Kutta and Joukowski showed that for computing the pressure and lift…
How high is military airspace? IRs are generally flown at 1,500 feet and above, and VFR routes exist below that altitude. Operations on IRs can…
Is turbojet engine same as ramjet engine? In a ramjet, the high pressure is produced by “ramming” external air into the combustor using the forward…
Why use a helicopter instead of a plane? Helicopters have a little more freedom and are able to stay at a lower altitude. Helicopters are…
What is the purpose of using brace positions? The brace position reduces flailing by having a forward-facing occupant lean over their legs and it reduces…