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What is fuel tank inerting? Collins Aerospace’s fuel tank inerting systems improve aircraft safety by reducing oxygen in the fuel tank to prevent combustion, even…
What is nose attitude? Pitch (nose-up) attitude. To make an aircraft climb, i.e. gain altitude, the pilot will raise the nose higher than it is…
What is the hump on Southwest 737? What it is for? It is called a radome, a portmanteau or fusion of the words radar and…
What is used to force the propeller blades to change pitch? How Do You Move The Propeller? The propeller’s blade pitch is changed hydraulically, using…
Can pilots perform preventive maintenance? As a pilot certificated under 14 CFR Part 61 (private pilot, sport pilot, or higher certificate), you can perform specified…
Does your airman certificate number change? We now issue all original airmen certificates with a unique certificate number. If your certificate uses your SSN as…
What type of fuel would be used in a turbine engine? Jet fuel Jet fuel (Jet A-1 type aviation fuel, also called JP-1A) is used…
What is sweep angle in aircraft? A swept wing is a wing that angles either backward or occasionally forward from its root rather than in…
What is the range of VHF and UHF? What Does UHF and VHF Mean? UHF stands for “Ultra High Frequency” while VHF stands for “Very…
How do pilots fly in low visibility? Question: How does a pilot land a plane during heavy rain and low visibility? Answer: Pilots use precise…