Aviation

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2013-05-10 Aviation/Flying - 747 engine failure in Hawaii:

Difficult question.  Back in the 70's the rules were very different than today.  From a purely an aerodynamics standpoint putting a 5th engine on an aircraft is very ill advised.  An engine weights around

2013-05-07 Careers: Flying & Aviation - 5 Months Before I Age-Out!:

You're welcome, however I don't think that I have been much help.  I don't know what to tell you about other regions, I thought everything was handled through Oklahoma City.  It can't hurt to call any

2013-05-06 Careers: Flying & Aviation - 5 Months Before I Age-Out!:

Hi Eva,    It sounds like you are doing all the right things.  Since you have been in the process for 6 years I assume that you have taken the ASAT. Is that correct?  What kind of score did you get?  Have

2013-04-29 Aerospace/Aviation - Is there any evidence that a passenger using a GPS unit on an airplane is dangerous?:

Hi Nick,  You asked several questions which I will do my best to answer. First, while there is a FAA regulation that places the Pilot In Command (PIC) of the aircraft in the final authority as to how his

2013-04-28 Aerospace/Aviation - Is there any evidence that a passenger using a GPS unit on an airplane is dangerous?:

Hi Nick,  It's basically both the FAA and Delta (or any airline).  Here's the FAA's rule: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&SID=6d1a8a2b85665a234dcbdf7614e1a98d