FreeMan

My inner 6-year-old flies F16s. Reality, however, has failed, so far, to live up to that dream. Mostly I fly a desk and stumble through code.

top accounts reputation activity subscriptions

What is the purpose of the extra wheel on the XB-70 main gear?

military landing-gear experimental-aircraft xb-70-valkyrie asked Apr 25, 2016 at 16:24

aviation.stackexchange.com

48 votes

Why do aircraft have an unusable amount of fuel?

aircraft-design fuel-tanks asked Mar 19, 2015 at 2:17

aviation.stackexchange.com

41 votes

Since there's "Zulu" time, is there also "Alfa" time?

time asked Nov 19, 2021 at 1:36

aviation.stackexchange.com

38 votes

What is the difference between "flight level" and "altitude"?

terminology altitude flight-level asked Mar 12, 2015 at 13:28

aviation.stackexchange.com

36 votes

Why can I not assemble conduit around cable, but must pull it after assembly?

electrical conduit asked Jan 27, 2021 at 13:50

diy.stackexchange.com

35 votes

Why would a helicopter climb in a spiral?

helicopter flight-planning asked Mar 22, 2015 at 20:24

aviation.stackexchange.com

31 votes

Does runway 32/33R at Madrid actually have a kink in it?

landing runways asked Jan 18, 2017 at 14:51

aviation.stackexchange.com

31 votes

Why would one plane in this picture not have gear down yet?

landing landing-gear asked Mar 11, 2019 at 15:23

aviation.stackexchange.com

29 votes

What would the reason be for this helicopter maneuver?

landing helicopter ch-47 asked Apr 11, 2016 at 15:44

aviation.stackexchange.com

27 votes

Why do turbofan blade tips exceed the speed of sound while prop tips should not?

jet-engine propeller asked Oct 23, 2015 at 13:46

aviation.stackexchange.com

Top Answers

What is this tool called and what is it used for?

diy.stackexchange.com

Why does my shed door expand/shrink?

diy.stackexchange.com

Why can't horizontal stabilizers be longer than they are today?

aviation.stackexchange.com

Is it possible for an airliner to safely fly with doors open?

aviation.stackexchange.com

How do I hand saw in a straight line?

diy.stackexchange.com

How to temporarily remove one hinge on a door with two hinges

diy.stackexchange.com

Why do passenger jet manufacturers design their planes with stall prevention systems?

aviation.stackexchange.com

Is is safe to use LED strips that shine onto stair risers instead of directly onto treads?

diy.stackexchange.com

Toilet bolt broke free from floor...recommendations?

diy.stackexchange.com

Attempt to locate buried sewer line with melted snow?

diy.stackexchange.com

How do you measure the inside of something (like a cabinet)?

diy.stackexchange.com

What screwdriver I should use for this screw head?

diy.stackexchange.com

Why is the cut using a jigsaw not a perfect straight line?

diy.stackexchange.com

Is it safe to use a drill bit with a half broken tip?

diy.stackexchange.com

What are these metal strips on our garage walls for?

diy.stackexchange.com

Should there be insulation inside a light fixture?

diy.stackexchange.com

Is it possible to replace just the antique locks or will I need to get whole new doors?

diy.stackexchange.com

What hand tool has a long spiral shank with cutting teeth?

diy.stackexchange.com

Bike shop did too much work on my bike - do I need to pick it up?

bicycles.stackexchange.com

How can I raise new wall framing height by 1/2"?

diy.stackexchange.com

Can you make a plywood jigsaw puzzle, using a jigsaw power tool?

diy.stackexchange.com

Can I run 300 ft of cat6 cable, with male connectors on each end, under house to other side?

diy.stackexchange.com

Why do aircraft of the same model get progressively larger engines as they mature?

aviation.stackexchange.com

Normal to get paid based on only years worked rather than output?

workplace.stackexchange.com

Using old vent pipe as TV antenna

diy.stackexchange.com

Pressure Treated wood joists rotten or just aged

diy.stackexchange.com

What would be the safest way to drop thousands of small, hard objects from a typical, high wing, GA airplane?

aviation.stackexchange.com

How can I measure the actual amperage rating of my circuits so I can match it with correct fuses/breakers?

diy.stackexchange.com

What is this wire that runs across the baseboard?

diy.stackexchange.com

How to make electrical wires safe for plasterer after removing wall lights?

diy.stackexchange.com