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Review of Aircraft Icing Procedures

Well..that time of year has come. Time to review icing procedures and courses for icing. Already this season, I’ve already had a few icing encounters, fortunately all light with mixed rime. During a...

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Approach Checklist Question…(PA-34)

Hi! In the POH PA-34 200T, Normal Procedures, Approach Checklist there´s a point in the list that indicates that the propellers must be at 2250 RPM during the approach, someone knows the reason?...

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IFR Certification of Aircraft

What is the criteria for IFR certification of GA airplanes in private use? Are the rules different for planes used for flight instruction? Thanks

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High performance and complex endorsements

I have an ICAO and FAA PPLs. back in my country I have flown several hours on complex and high performance aircrafts. Do I  need to have a complex and high performance endorsements on my logbook from a...

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What`s in the intake manifold?

  My textbook says that the MAP gauge measures the absoulte pressure of the fuel/air mixture whitin the intake manifold. But the diagram I have shows that there is only air in the intake manifold, not...

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Exercise the priviliges of a SIC in Venezuelan license to FAA license?

  Hello, im currently seeking for a new job in a N aircradft C550 that its base in Venezuela, I have a FAA comercial license and Venezuelan comercial license. I have a doubt, i know the FARS say that...

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PPC to aircraft (LSA)

Its been my dream since i was a kid to fly.  My father was in the Airforce during Vietnam, and worked for a airline for 35 years…but never could afford getting into flight myself.  However I recently...

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What kind of maintenance requirements do Part 121 and 135 aircraft have to have?

I know that aircraft used for flight instruction have to have a 100 hour inspection and all general aviation aircraft have to have an annual inspection, what kind of maintenance requirements do...

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Engine ran rough on startup

During engine startup today on a C152, I did my normal procedures. The aircraft was previously flown a couple of hours ago, so I used about 2 shots of primer, I then proceeded to crack the throttle,...

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Engine Fire Procedure(Ground)

Can you please describe the engine fire procedure(ground) for light aircraft.

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Flight document

which documents must be checked prior to every flight before you can accept the aircraft to fly

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What to know about winter flying

What do I need to know about flying during the winter? Where I live we don’t get snow usually (from the south) however we do get frost. I fly carbureted aircraft (C-152, C-172). What should I know...

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STOL kit

What does a STOL kit do for an aircraft?

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Help with buying an Airplane

So from what ive heard and been told, that it would be cheaper for me to buy my own airplane to train in to become a full on CFII/MEII instructor. Not sure if this is true, i dont know all the costs...

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“Official” Way to Write Aircraft Type in Logbook

There must be a guidance somewhere that specifies how to write the aircraft types in the logbooks. In the end, as long as the FAA knows what aircraft you flew, it shouldn’t be a problem (to-may-to,...

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Part 141 Solo time

Can a pilot taking Part 141 training towards a commercial certificate fulfill his requirements for solo PIC in an airplane other than the flight school’s aircraft?  Assuming the pilot has access to...

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What does “Meter fueling” mean?

Wondering what the phrase “meter fueling” means. I read the following about fuel injected systems.  “One, most systems don’t meter fuel very accurately at low engine speeds”.”  Thank you

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If I join AME courses, then which Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Colleges...

Hi there! I have planned to join AME courses in India, but really very confused which institution i should choose for admission?

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Alternator Recovery

hello, ı wonder what happens when the alternator light turn off and back after one second in helicopter? POH says reset alternator units but what does it mean exactly?

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Cylinder Head Temperature

How the helicopter measure Cylinder Head Temperature? What do change as a performance with changing temperature at Cylinder Head?

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