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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Isaack Yes, these routes are changed frequently. Thanks for your feedback it is most appreciated. The question has been changed to reflect the late...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Hi Oliver, welcome to the aviation community! Please make use of this forum if you have any questions as you follow your dream...
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...
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 ...