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What has a wheel and flies but not an aircraft?
How about the fly wheel of an internal combustion englne.
What are the advantages of a tail wheel versus a nose wheel on an airplane?
A nose wheel (or tricycle) undercarriage aircraft has the advantage of easier, more stable takeoffs and landings, as well as control on the ground. A tail dragger has better short takeoff and landing characteristics as the wing incidence is higher, but with added difficulty when taxiing and the possibility of ground looping (aircraft pirouettes around one of the main wheels) Aircraft with retractible landing gear benefit from the lighter weight of tailwheel aircraft, plus added simplicity.
What does gliders run on?
Gliders have a main wheel under the fuelsalge of the aircraft. This wheel may retractable.
How many wheels are in a Boeing aircraft?
The number of wheels on any aircraft will vary depending on the maximum take off mass (MTOM) of the aircraft. A Boeing 737 for example has 1 nose wheel, 2 left main wheels as well as 2 right main wheels (5 in total).
What gas are in helicopter's wheel?
Many aircraft use nitrogen in their tires
What is the correct name for an airplane steering wheel?
It is called a "Yoke", the rudder is on the tail of the aircraft and is generally operated by foot pedals to controll the Yaw of the aircraft
What is the steering wheel in a plane's cockpit called?
They are called "yokes" or in airbus aircraft "joysticks".
What is the Grumman Aircraft well known for?
The Grumman Aircraft was manufactured by the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. They were once the leading company in aircraft for the military and civilians.
Do aircraft have brakes?
Yes. Aircraft have wheel brakes just like the brakes on your car. The pilot operates them by depressing the tops (or toes) of the rudder pedals. In addition, the flaps are used to slow the aircraft in flight, and many aircraft have air-brakes and/or thrust reversers to further aid in slowing the aircraft.
Is aircraft maintancence good for career?
Aircraft maintenance is an excellent and well paid career.
When backing within feet of an aircraft a spotter and pre-positioned wheel chocks will be used?
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What is the need of aircraft parking?
Well, do you want to keep your aircraft on the run-way? For parking of course.
