Why does the speed tape on the PFD reads 45kt when the aircraft is stationary?
Why does the speed tape on the PFD reads 45kt when the aircraft is stationary?
The speed is too low for an indication.
How accurate are NDB's?
How accurate are NDB's?
NDB’s are stations emitting a signal. There is nothing for them to be accurate about. ADF's on the other hand, when tuned to an NDB need to be accurate within +/- 5 degrees.
What is the critical angle of attack?
What is the critical angle of attack?
The critical angle of attack is the angle of attack which produces maximum lift coefficient.
This is also called the "stall angle of attack".
How are contrails formed?
How are contrails formed?
Their formation is most often triggered by freezing water vapour from the exhaust of aircraft engines.
Does the Boeing 737 have a critical engine?
Does the Boeing 737 have a critical engine?
No, there is no P-factor (asymmetric blade effect) as on a propeller-driven aircraft.
What is RVSM?
What is RVSM?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) is the reduction, from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet, of the standard vertical separation required between aircraft flying between flight level 290 (29,000 ft) and flight level 410 (41,000 ft).
What is an FMA used for?
What is an FMA used for?
Bright yellow lights will light up in the cockpit.
Is the tropopause uniform in height? If not, what height is it at the pole and the equator?
Is the tropopause uniform in height? If not, what height is it at the pole and the equator?
No, tropopause at the pole is lower (30.000ft) than at the equator (56.000ft)
Can you explain to me what Mach tuck is?
Can you explain to me what Mach tuck is?
Mach tuck is a nose-down pitching moment experienced as an aircraft passes Mcrit.
Mach tuck is a form of longitudinal instability that is caused by the centre of pressures rearward movement (caused by the shock wave) behind the centre of gravity.
Why are NDB powered so that they only have a range between 15-25 miles?
Why are NDB powered so that they only have a range between 15-25 miles?
NDB’s can suffer from a lot of errors.