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Identification of this control panel for a four-engine plane
While cataloguing a printer's copper plates I came across a control panel image, and I have attached it here in the hope someone can identify what plane it's from. The Lorenz blind-landing instrument gives an indication of the period.
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Are you required to disclose medical conditions to your flight instructor?
When talking with a local flight school about my interest in starting training, I started asking questions about how the AME process works. The flight instructor then asked me if I had any specific medical issues. Are you required to disclose any…
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What to do if carbon monoxide is present?
Most small, single engine aircraft are fitted with non audible carbon monoxide detectors that turn black if it is present.
Carbon monoxide can incapacitate in mere seconds (and kill in minutes) depending on the ppm.
If you are cruising at 12,000…
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Where do extra planes come from?
Last night, I had to change planes at LAX because the United Airlines B737 that I was flying on had radio problems and thus could not fly over the ocean. One of the hi-frequency radios had problems, and the pilot said that both radios must function…
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Why are turboprop intakes placed below the propeller?
On many turboprop aircraft, such as the A400M and the ATR 72, it seems that the air intake tends to be placed below the propeller (images: Wikipedia):
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Given that mounting the intake in a higher location helps reduce the risk of…
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Why are accident rates higher on smaller aircraft?
This question was raised as part of this discussion.
Why are accident rates higher on smaller aircraft?
It seems the safety record of military, private and small commuter planes is much less safe than that of large commercial operations and I was…
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Are German, Japanese, and Chinese companies not able to build aircraft jet engines on their own?
As far as I know, only 4 countries can build aircraft jet engines on their own:
USA {GE, P&W}
Russia {Klimov, NPO Saturn}
France {Safran}
UK {Rolls-Royce}
All other countries use jet engines bought from companies of these 4 countries.
Is that…
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Can propeller driven aircraft sustain speeds at or above Mach 1?
Has any propeller driven aircraft ever achieved and sustained supersonic speed? If not, why can't propeller airplanes achieve that speed?
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What are the effects of a rejected takeoff?
When a pilot is abandoning a take-off, what are the effects on the aircraft performance? Can a pilot vacate the runway normally or is extra time on the runway needed? Is immediate assistance provided by the airport?
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Callsign includes the term 'with Kilo' ; What does that signify?
In FS-X I sometimes see with Kilo at the end of a Call-sign. For example the one from last night had
Mike Sierra Alpha Bravo with Kilo
What does With Kilo mean?
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Is the aircraft used by NOAA specially modified?
I have just seen this short video showing "NOAA hurricane hunters" flying through current hurricane "Irma".
My guess is that normally an aircraft would not be able/allowed to fly in winds sustained wind speed of 160kts, gusting to 180+kts, with the…
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What does it mean when ATC says climb maintain 7000, block 8000?
I understand the climb and maintain, but what does block mean?
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Do today's aircraft still have INS (inertial navigation system)?
Do today's new aircraft like Boeing 787 still have INS (inertial navigation system)?
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What stops an international private airplane from landing outside of airports with a customs zone?
Let's say somebody charters a small airplane from Canada and flies into the US (after receiving clearance from the US ATC). After crossing the border, they land on a small airstrip in the middle of nowhere instead of going to an airport with a…
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Are tower simulators used in civil ATC training?
Pilots use cockpit simulators, what about training of air traffic controllers working in control towers?
Control tower of Québec / Jean Lesage airport (CYQB). Source.
How do they train? Are there full visual simulators with runways, taxiways,…
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