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Boeing ships NASA second core rocket stage for historic mission to Moon

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The main stage also stores the flight computers and most of the avionics needed to fly the rocket. It is the only rocket capable of carrying a crew of four and large cargo to the Moon and beyond in a single launch. According to NASA , the rocket’s main stage will be 212 ft (66.25 m) tall and 27.6

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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

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Flight Computers Flight computers such as the E6B have the functionality to calculate density altitude. Consult sources on the specific use of a flight computer, like an E6B, for determining density altitude. Consider taking less fuel, cargo, or passengers when operating into high-density airfields.

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What Are the 10 Hardest FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Questions?

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If you add only the given weights (usually weights are defined for pilot, passengers, fuel, and cargo), the total will be far too low and your answer won’t make sense. Make sure to bring an E6B flight computer into your exam in case you need to calculate density altitude or find a temperature conversion.

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American and Tulsa Tech partner to train next-gen AMTs

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” American Airlines has also donated several aircraft parts including an auxiliary power unit, four oxygen generators, a digital flight computer and a flow control valve, providing students with relevant, hands-on resources to help with their studies. The funds are in addition to a $31.6

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

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All flight controls are actuated electronically, and theres no physical link between the control sidesticks in the cockpit and the flight surfaces. The electronic actuation is governed by a flight computer, which is able to move the ailerons very precisely.

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