Useful tips for everyday
What is required to rent an airplane? In order to rent an aircraft you need to be a properly certificated pilot. Any pilot, no matter…
What is the barking noise on an Airbus? A: I suspect you are referring to the Airbus A320 family when the Power Transfer Unit (PTU)…
How does flight control surface work? Moveable surfaces on an airplane’s wings and tail allow a pilot to maneuver an airplane and control its attitude…
Can aircraft take off from a stationary aircraft carrier? The hangar deck is the area of the ship where stationary planes are kept. For a…
Why would planes fly in a straight line? Answer: It is shorter to fly the Great Circle route than a straight line due to the…
What is an HSI aircraft instrument? The horizontal situation indicator (HSI) is a key instrument in IFR flight. It combines the functions of a heading…
What does true altitude mean? height above mean sea level True Altitude is height above mean sea level (MSL). It is primarily used in aircraft…
What is the equation for energy balance? Energy balance = energy input – energy output But you may not have the numbers to do the…
What happened to Helios? It had its corporate headquarters on the grounds of Larnaca International Airport in Larnaca. Its main base was Larnaca International Airport.…
What action should you take if you receive a clearance that will cause you to deviate from an FAR? What action should you take if…