lnafziger

Delray Beach, FL

I am a former engineer, now a corporate pilot who enjoys programming both for work and as a hobby on the side.

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Can Microsoft Flight Simulator help me learn to fly (or make me a better pilot)?

flight-training flight-simulator flight-instructor asked Jan 8, 2014 at 14:22

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Why does the Boeing 787 engine nacelle exhaust have such an unusual shape?

jet-engine noise boeing-787 nacelle aeroacoustics asked Feb 21, 2015 at 22:43

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Why would a glider have water ballast? If it is trying to stay aloft without an engine, wouldn't it be better to be as light as possible?

aerodynamics aircraft-performance aircraft-physics glider descent asked Jan 5, 2014 at 15:57

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Did the Space Shuttle really wait until 50 feet above the ground before they put the gear down?

aircraft-design safety procedure nasa space-shuttle asked Jan 17, 2014 at 0:35

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34 votes

What happens when an airplane gets struck by lightning?

faa-regulations weather aircraft-design aircraft-certification asked Jan 11, 2014 at 6:33

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How does the mounting location of a jet engine affect aircraft performance?

aircraft-design jet-engine aircraft-performance engine-placement asked Jan 28, 2014 at 18:54

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How does wind affect the airspeed that I should fly for maximum range in an airplane?

aircraft-performance wind range asked Apr 28, 2014 at 13:46

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30 votes

How can I tell how far I am from a cloud?

weather far-91 visual-flight-rules asked Jan 4, 2014 at 18:09

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Is it safe to roll an airplane that isn't approved for it?

safety aircraft-design aerobatics asked Dec 29, 2013 at 21:53

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How do I explain what makes an airplane fly to a non-technical person?

aerodynamics asked Dec 27, 2013 at 23:32

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How do I show/hide a UIBarButtonItem?

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Segue to another storyboard?

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Why are the cockpit controls of airplanes so complicated?

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Why do we still use pilots to fly airplanes?

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Can someone actually "fly under the radar"?

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Why is the range of transponder digits 0 to 7 rather than 0 to 9?

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Xcode-Increment build number only during ARCHIVE?

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Why don't pilots parachute from small planes that are in distress?

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What happens when an airplane stalls and why do pilots practice it?

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Can you fly a light GA airplane into a major hub? What operational considerations are there if you do?

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Best way to check if UITableViewCell is completely visible

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What do jet pilots say during the takeoff as they are speeding down the runway?

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Is it considered good or bad practice to raise the flaps right after touchdown?

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May an emergency aircraft land on a closed runway?

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How can I limit the number of decimal points in a UITextField?

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If there is a misprint on an instrument plate, is a pilot required to comply with it?

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What are the security measures preventing someone from chartering a 747 and using it to commit a terrorist attack?

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What process do I follow to land a civilian aircraft on a military base?

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Why do I get that funny stomach drop feeling right after takeoff?

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Why are commercial flights not equipped with parachutes for the passengers?

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When to use beacon, anti-collision, strobe, logo, and navigation lights?

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Do flight recorders float in water?

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Are pilots allowed to let passengers fly the plane?

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Is it true that the pilot and co-pilot are required to eat different meals?

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Why open up the window shades before takeoff and landing?

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Is a pilot's instinctive reaction to a stall counter-intutive?

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How do aircraft keep fuel from freezing while in flight?

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How does security and baggage checking work in regards to a private jet?

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How to change initial tab bar selection programmatically

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Are there diversion points for southern Pacific great circle route flights?

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