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How can I see my live tweets? Go directly to the page of the person you want to follow closely and see what they’ve tweeted.…
How do engines reverse thrust? Many high by-pass ratio engines reverse thrust by changing the direction of the fan airflow. Propeller-powered aircraft reverse thrust action…
What affects air resistance the most? To keep the topic simple, it can be said that the two most common factors that have a direct…
Are aircraft radios required? It has been about forty years since the Federal Aviation Administration required all aircraft operating in high traffic areas to be…
What far regulation is applicable to owner produced parts? FAR §21.303 FAR §21.303(b)2 makes a provision for an aircraft owner or operator to produce parts…
What is the principle of magnetic levitation? Magnetic levitation (maglev) or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support…
Are fighter pilots becoming obsolete? The reality is that America’s current fighter fleet is obsolete. The average age of the Air Force’s fighter inventory is…
When must a Mode C transponder be turned on? Required for all aircraft in Class A, B and C airspace. Required for all aircraft in…
How do you describe a plane taking off? Takeoff is the phase of flight in which an aerospace vehicle leaves the ground and becomes airborne.…
Why are airplane bathrooms called lavatories? The name lavatory comes from the Latin, meaning a room where people wash themselves. In English we say bathroom…