| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How do you get a pilot’s license? |
| If you have the desire to fly a private or commercial plane in the United States, you must first obtain a pilot’s license. To obtain a pilot’s license, the |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| Why should I consider getting a commercial pilot’s license? |
| In getting a commercial pilot’s license, you will have the opportunity to fly for any commercial airlines you want to work with. But in obtaining a commercial p |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How long does it take to learn to fly? |
Normally, learning to fly is not difficult. However, it does require proper study and training. The U.S. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 61 states that |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How old do you have to be to get a pilot’s license? |
| The United States Federal Aviation Administration requires a person to have reached the age of majority, at least 18 years of age, to obtain a pilot’s lice |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How do airplanes stay in the air? |
Lots of people wonder how airplanes stay in the air. There are four forces involved in flying: drag, thrust, lift, and weight.
The lift force pushe |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How do helicopters fly? |
| The helicopter flies by the lift created by its power-driven rotors. Most helicopters to date have both main and tail rotors. As these rotors spin and cut throu |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How much does it cost to learn to fly a helicopter? |
| Learning to fly a helicopter is expensive. First there is the fee for your pilot's license, which will cost about $100.
An average of 45 hours of instructi |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| Is a helicopter harder to fly than an airplane? |
| According to some helicopter pilots, helicopters are harder to fly than airplanes because helicopters require more exacting hand-eye coordination to hover and b |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| What does the little propeller on the back of a helicopter do? |
| As you have observed, helicopters have a small propeller on the back, commonly called the tail rotor. Its main function is to pull opposite the torque reaction |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| What is a microlight? |
| A microlight is a two-seat aircraft with an open cockpit that uses a weightshift system in order to fly. The undercarriage of the aircraft, which is known as th |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How do pilots navigate in the air? |
| Pilots navigate the plane by using either VFR (Visual Flight Rules) or IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), which depends on the aircraft they’re flying. As airp |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How do pilots deal with turbulence? |
| Generally, when an airplane experiences turbulence, the pilot’s main concern is the safety of the passengers. The pilot, with the assistance of flight attendant |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| Which is the safest airplane? |
| Generally, there is no safest airplane in the world today. But if you do like to fly with a smaller percentage of accidents, fly with a microlight. Microlights |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How stringent is maintenance of aircraft? |
| Maintenance of an aircraft is the main concern of every airline industry in the world, because when the plane is in the air, any problems can put the life of ev |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How safe is flying? |
| In the early years of flying, it was considered dangerous, but today flying is safer than crossing a street or driving a car. Airlines today screen their pilots |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| How safe are modern airplanes? |
| Modern passenger airplanes are equipped with state-of-the art aviation technology. Airlines today are taking good measures to maintain their airplanes in order |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| Should I consider getting pilot training in the Air Force? |
| Yes. The Air Force has some of the best pilots in the world. Most commercial airline pilots flew for the Air Force before becoming commercial pilots. The A |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| What is the best model plane for beginning hobbyists? |
| If you’re new in the model airplane world, you should consider buying an electric remote-controlled plane. It is less complicated to fly and it is cheaper than |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Sep 23, 2006 23:04:00) |
| Do I have to fly a model plane at a modelport? |
| If you have a wide space nearby with few trees and power lines and you only have a small model remote-controlled plane, you don’t have to fly it at a modelport. |
| Author: Arthur Arnelt |
| Category: Recreation - Aviation Questions |
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