What is Point of No Return (PNR)?
What is Point of No Return (PNR)?
The point during a flight at which an aircraft is no longer capable of returning to the airfield from which it took off due to fuel considerations.
Beyond this point the aircraft must proceed to some other destination.
Why are airplanes wary of windshear?
Why are airplanes wary of windshear?
Airplanes can get uncontrollable during windshear.
What is the coefficient of Lift?
What is the coefficient of Lift?
An adymensional number relating the lift with the dynamic pressure of the incoming flow. It is dependent on the form of the object and the angle of attack.
What are the G-limits of the Boeing 737-800?
What are the G-limits of the Boeing 737-800?
+2.5G / -1.0G
Why do some airplanes have dihedral wings?
Why do some airplanes have dihedral wings?
Dihedral provides:
Lateral stability (during a roll) Wing clearance, wingtip to ground has more space
What is the movement of the center of pressure during/approaching a stall?
What is the movement of the center of pressure during/approaching a stall?
Center of pressure moves forward when approaching a stall.
Why are the indications on an FMA preferred over an MCP?
Why are the indications on an FMA preferred over an MCP?
Always make sure to update yourself with the latest information on these type of questions.
CFM56-7 series with a max takeoff thrust of 27,300lb.
These engines have higher thrust, improved efficiency, and lower maintenance costs than its predecessor, the CFM56-3 series.
180 minutes extended range (ETOPS).
Bypass ratio 5.5:1
What is the optimum ISA cruise altitude for the Boeing 737?
What is the optimum ISA cruise altitude for the Boeing 737?
To varify the nose gear position (up or down).
Why is there an over boost protection on the Piper PA34 Seneca?
Why is there an over boost protection on the Piper PA34 Seneca?
To protect the engine from blowing up as it is easy to open the throttles to far during take off at sea level.
Why do you need contingency fuel?
Why do you need contingency fuel?
Contingency fuel is carried to account for additional enroute fuel consumption caused by wind, routing changes or ATM: ATM/CNS restrictions.