Do planes land upwind or downwind? Pilots and approach controls almost always land and take off aircraft facing into the wind to use nature to assist in take off and landing operations. Short answer: They…
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How do you decode a Metar? To decode, place a “10” or “9” before the first digit (use a 9 if the 3-digit value is 500 or more), and place a decimal point before the…
What percentage of aviation accidents are human error? Approximately 80 percent of airplane accidents are due to human error (pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, etc.) and 20 percent are due to machine (equipment) failures. What…
What is FCC general radiotelephone license? A General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) is required to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed public radio services. It…
What happens to Class D airspace when tower is closed? At some airports that have part-time control towers, the Class D surface airspace becomes a Class E Surface Area during the hours the tower is…