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What is the name pilots who flew war-surplus aircraft putting on air shows and carnivals?
They were called "barnstormers".
What is in the cockpit of a plane?
Also called the flight deck, it is where the pilots fly the aircraft... don't ask where it got its name...
What is the cockpit of a plane?
Also called the flight deck, it is where the pilots fly the aircraft... don't ask where it got its name...
How do water towers help pilots of small aircraft?
As a navigation aid for pilots flying visually - most water towers have the name of the town in large letters on them and provide instant evidence of location.
What is the value of a link trainer?
Link trainer is the name of an early aircraft simulator. Usually called a simulator today, it is usually used to maintain proficency in aircraft systems and proceedures for pilots flying complex aircraft. Link was the name of the company or individual that built the first one and sold it to the aircorps.
Did they land bi-planes on aircraft carriers?
Yes the very first carrier landing was on the Uss Langley and the pilots name was Ely. He was flying a Biplane.
Who pilots air force one?
Scott TurnerANS 2 - It may not always be the same pilot. Air Force One is NOT always the same aircraft, it's just the code name given to whichever aircraft the President is travelling in.
Who were top gun pilots fighting against?
"Top Gun" is the common name for the US Navy Figher Weapons School that was used to train pilots some improved methods of air combat. The school used skilled instructors to fly the "enemy" aircraft, which included an assortment of aircraft that fly like the Russian airplanes. Top Gun was training only and was not a real combat.
How did bomber hats get the name?
They are hats similar to those worn by early biplane pilots and crew of military aircraft (e.g. bombers) up through WW2 to protects their head (especially ears and eyes) from the wind and cold of open cockpit and unpressurized closed cockpit aircraft.
What is the name for the person who drives an airplane?
The person that flies the airplane is called a pilot. Large aircraft requires two pilots, then the pilot in command is called the Captain, and the other pilot is called the First Officer.
Who were the Japanese pilots who volunteered for suicide missions?
Suicide missions in aviation by Japanese pilots in World War 2 were deliberately flying their aircraft into a ship or another aircraft. The Japanese believed this was a high sign of bravery and loyalty to their country.
What did the pilots name their B17's during world war 2?
The plane was called a B-17 Flying fortress.
