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ok, you know I want the sim to be as real as possible. I've noticed no real stall speeds on mike stone's planes(for example the L1011 stalls at 105 kts). Now c130 I am using stalls at like 80kts, I have no idea if is that real or not(i don't know the stal...
I saw it last night, but couldn't tell what kind of aircraft it was. didnt look like A380, certainly not B747, nor did it look like A340. they just made up a fancy jumbojet?...
What can cause oxidation deterioration in LPT VANE OF ATR 42-320, how can material from LPT vane affect LPT BLADES as well as PT BLADES?...
What is a Spoiler? what does it do? do all airplanes have it?...
Many years ago in pilot training, we all had to fly a bear of an approach known as the Widowmaker at Roswell. I can't find this approach anymore. Does anyone know if there is a copy of this procedure posted anywhere on the internet?...
Hi Friends: Back with one more query what exactly the Course Selector is used for to be precise the CRS button on the autopilot panel? I believe we have to enter the approaching airport/runway heading. Please help me out as this is triggering too many ...
Since I started flying on VATSIM, several controllers have given me a four-digit number they call QNH. This has only happen when I fly in Britain, so maybe it's part of British terminology, I'm not sure. Could anyone spread some light on this? Thank...
Does the Airbus 320 have the ability to dump fuel? I was watching jetblue yesterday and from time to time I would see streams of white stuff flow out of the back of the tail area. JetMan...
Hey does anyone know what is the longest runway in the world and if so do you know the ICAO??? Also, what about other longest runways that are close to this longest runway in the world? I would love to learn about many long runways (and why they may ...
I am not really good with maps and directions and stuff and I don't really know where the grand canyon is lol. Anyway can someone please give me the name of the airport closest to where the grand canyon is situated?...
Hi, Does anyone know of a simple way to convert Knots Indicated Air Speed to Miles Per Hour? Thanks 😉...
I just got a few questions regarding helicopters. Do helicopters have a mixture control? There is that cylinder-like lever in between the seats in a helicopter, what does it do? On the cylinder-like lever there is a rotating handle at the top of it, wh...
G-day :help!: I heard about this theory on the control reversal of an aircraft after it breaks the sound barrier. Is this true? if so what are the reasons behind it? I've searched on Google and only received info about "flutter" which I don't thi...
Anyone--perhaps a real pilot--know if there is a "proper" way to make your desired altitude and level off? Is it best to hit your FL, push the nose over, and trim for speed? Is it OK to "ease up" to your FL, dropping the nose gradually as you approa...
Hello to everyone I have been doing some checking on obtaining my CPL in South Africa. Would airlines accept you on just a CPL or do you need an ATPL? How does one get an ATPL? Also, would it be best to get a degree, such as mechanical engineering or o...
Anyone know the protocol governing airport callsigns? For instance, why does California have some airports designated "CA##" while others are "Oscar##" What qualifies an airport for a Kxxx callsign (in the US)? Size? Traffic volume?...
In GA, if you are flying VFR in contact with a center for flight following and are ready to switch to an airfield freq. for appr/landing, do you notify the center that you are doing so? Do they need to know that you won't be responding to any more contac...
I'm interested in learning about when and how to adjust the prop pitch in light aircraft and adapting the knowledge to my flight simming. I'm having a hard time finding any reading material online that describes how to use it and what effect on perform...
Is it true that you save fuel higher up because higher up less air to push on you but less air to push out which means higher engine power and higher fuel consumption?...
If anyone is looking to see how the real FAA 737-200 or MD80 flies, there is a new operation in Las Vegas, Nevada that is offering sim time with an FAA-certified instructor to the general public. I was fortunate to be their very first customer on December...
When an ATC Center gives you an altimeter reading, WHERE is the reading being taken and how is applicable to you at your position and altitude? Are they reading the barometer where they sit, or can they give you an accurate reading for your altitude?...
Is it common or allowable for GA aircraft to shorten their taxi so as to take off sooner, with less runway? I like to get on the sim runway and go ASAP. Assuming light or no traffic, is this OK in real world? Do you have to request it from the towe...
Hey I have just started doing my ppl and just wanted to check if i have the concept of lift right. Is lift achieved by the venturi effect, where there is a low static pressure on top and a higher static pressure at the bottom of the wing. And it is the...
A very interesting article I saw today on the homepage was talking about how idiots take laser pointers and basically attack aircraft with them. I just want to know if any pilots or passengers have ever experienced this, when and where if possible. I'v...
hey guys, im learning now to my RT test, and i have question for you that i have no idea how to answer it 😞 Two airplanes leave Haifa for navigation flight over the sea within Nicossia FIR both cruise a 3000 f AMSL on departing track at what ...
Hi all. I am just a couple of weeks off from finishing my comm IF, but need to do some IF theory questions. The question is: State the ICAO procedures for a missed approach during a circling approach. I have been unable to find a suitable answer. In So...
Hello to all. I was wanting to know about cross wind landings and takeoffs. I heard about 'crabbing' and side slipping. I believe crabbing is with the rudder into the wind, and side slipping is the wing into the wind. Is this correct? What do you use i...
Greetings fellow simpilots, Although not totally new to sim flying, I'm confused about real life info... being from the Boston area, I've decided to "follow" the Red Sox around this season. I've been going to the FAA site to get airport diagrams and th...
What are the guidelines or rules for use of an aircraft's landing lights. When should they be on? When should they be off? Do they vary from small GA to large a/c?...
OK, through trial and error I've found the best way to control FS jet takeoffs is: after rotation, throttle almost all the way back about 75% and let speed dissipate to my initial climbout speed, whereupon I engage autothrottle. This seems to be the b...
I read that the concorde kinda stalls at like 200 knots, but my Concorde stalls at like 130IAS(You start to get the feeling of stall at 140 to 150IAS). I want my sim's plane feel as real as it can, and I don't want my sim to make stall speeds lower and ea...
Where did the X come from in LAX?...
Anyone know the best location to do some real world plane spotting nearby London Heathrow Airport? Let me know. I am aware of the Myrtle Avenue location. Any other recommendation or suggestion?...
ATC talking: 5015, Toronto Tower. Make left base, runway 33L. Im looking at the Toronto Pearson INTL chart right now, and im flying to the airport at 029 degrees course and im wanted to land on runway 33L which im pretty sure you guys got so far. Im fl...
Over the past months, there seems to be a fair amount of confusion in a variety of posts of the word "radial" as it relates to VOR navigiation. If those of you who understand it will forgive a little basic instruction, please let me try and define VOR's,...
A list of planes that never had a disaster(information may not be exact): A318: Over 60 built, no hull losses. A319: Over 1000 built, Nobody has died from its crash.(since it was made in 1996) A321: Over 500 built, since it flew around 1994 no...
https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/35890/here-is-something-if-u-want-to-see-range-and-pax_ba51e1bfbc82e61dd2b081726d422124.jpg Notice how the 737-700ER can go 5500nm!!!!!!! 😳 , Thats almost Shanghai to SFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
if you throttle up, your EPR will go red if you are using the 777 panel, is this ok or is it overheating?...
Went flying in the evning. Flight info is on the side of youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-swMLRyx_9M...
This little gem of information was sent to me today and i just thought it may make you smile because i certainly did 😀 . Apparantly this ATC conversation was overheard on the VHF Guard frequency 121.5 MHz and it involved one of these on it's w...
Not sure if this has been posted before - had a hunt but couldn't spot it so I apologise if this is a repost....but I loved this Farewell to Kai Tak on YouTube and had to share it 🙂...
who is going to this years cosford air show? ive heard its gunna be the best yet...
Wow, this is just great!!! 😀 ➡ http://youtube.com/watch?v=NTfD2pztbK0...
For the newest space news... http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/080305-techwed-atv-maiden-flight.html New European space bus?...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080216/ap_on_re_us/obit_fossett;_ylt=ArlMpu1WehaCpPoSLN8IvUpH2ocA...
Because paint is heavy, it is not too good to paint wings 😉...
I'v been doing my research 😂 COULD THIS BE THE NEXT GENERATION OR AIR TRAVEL !!! LETS HAVE A LOOK AT THE AT THE AIRBUS A390 (these picture's are fake and have been modified and this post is just for a couple laugh's) https://forum.flya...
http://www.flighthumor.com/view_large_picture.php?id=79...
Very interesting plane I found..... ➡ http://www.testpilot.ru/russia/bartini/vva/vva_e.htm...
I've just gotten comfortable withy VOR to VOR flying. I have been using the FSX flight planner to give me my headings and frequencies. I am really interested in doing my own flight planning without using FS: more realistic in other words. So I have some q...