Bob Tait
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Passed Aerodynamics!

Congratulations Jguyeri. It's always a thrill to hear from someone who has managed a first-time pass, and a very respectable mark - especially fo...

2 months ago
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Revision Exercise ETP & PNR (Page 125 & 126)

In Question 2 the examiner has given you the [u]trip fuel[/u]. "The [u]trip fuel[/u] is 67 gallons." There is no need to take out any reserves or all...

2 months ago
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remaining inside and outside of CTA or OCTA for ROC and ROD

A student once asked, "Why do they call it the lower limit of controlled airspace when aircraft flying at that level are not controlled. Shouldn't ...

3 months ago
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Four Stroke Cycle

It's all about timing the spark so that the combustion produces the maximum force on the piston at the point where the connecting rod is at right angl...

3 months ago
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Outdated question

Isaack Yes, these routes are changed frequently. Thanks for your feedback it is most appreciated. The question has been changed to reflect the late...

3 months ago
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Missing information

Jack, The word 'cumuliform' is mentioned on page 340 and 342 but there is no specific mention of its exact meaning. Thanks for pointing that out. I...

3 months ago
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Carb Heat & Engine Temperature

While it is true that the application of carby heat will produce a richer mixture since hot air is less dense than cold air, the temperature of the in...

3 months ago
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Passed Performance!

Jguyer Congratulations, and a pass mark to be proud of. Performance is one of those subjects that seems to generate 'test anxiety' with some can...

3 months ago
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Maximum Endurance

Contingency fuel is 10% of the Trip Fuel. Holding fuel is not considered to be Trip Fuel. Also, if a question relates to a search for a missing bo...

4 months ago
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PNR question.

If you weren't given a taxi fuel allowance, you have to assume that it isn't necessary. After all, what figure are you going to use for taxi fuel if...

4 months ago
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PNR question.

Rather strange wording but it seems to require you to ignore the B waypoint altogether and just calculate a normal PNR from A and express your answer ...

4 months ago
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Finally Passed all 7 CPL.... Thank you Bob Tait and Forum members

Congratulations Nick123! That's great news. Completing all seven subjects by home study is an achievement to be proud of. I'm glad you found the m...

4 months ago
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RPL tips/advice

Hi Oliver, welcome to the aviation community! Please make use of this forum if you have any questions as you follow your dream...

4 months ago
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NDB Rated Coverage UTC or Local

The first light or last light graphs in the AIP are based on local time always. You must convert them to UTC or Standard Time. LMT is used only to e...

4 months ago
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finding the actual wind in flight.

I guess the simple way to put is is "If you are out to find the ACTUAL wind, you need to consider the ACTUAL TRACK. That is, the track that resulted ...

4 months ago
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