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Questions tagged [general-aviation]

General aviation (GA) includes all civil aviation activities except scheduled, commercial passenger flights. GA covers private recreational flying, corporate jet flights, flight training, crop dusting, aerial photography, and other activities.

General aviation - frequently abbreviated as GA - is a broad term that covers all civil aviation activities apart from scheduled, commercial passenger flights. This includes non-commercial recreational flying, but also commercial flights such as corporate jet transport, private charters for passengers or cargo, agricultural flights (crop dusting), aerial surveying, photography, air ambulances, firefighting and many other activities.

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Is "right-of-way" based on aircraft size?

I was speaking with an ATP-rated pilot the other day, and he said something that sounded odd: basically the bigger aircraft has right of way once airborne. Can anyone shed some light on this? As far as I understand, ATC coordinates the…
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Why is the weather radar mounted on the left wing of the TBM?

Weather radar is mounted starboard on the Pilatus PC12 or in the Piper Meridian/M600/M500. It adds drag to the right wing, thus a right yawing moment, and helps to counteract the slipstream effect and P-factor that tends to yaw the aircraft to the…
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How does banner tow attach and release work?

Planes can sometimes be seen towing banners around large cities or events. How is the banner attached for takeoff? How does the plane land after towing a banner?
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Throttle friction lock - what is it?

Referring to a general aviation airplane, what is the throttle friction lock and what do I need it for?
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On C162 if I am at maximum elevator trim but still has control pressure is it normal?

Flying a C162 I have to set nose down trim to maximum, but I still feel pressure on the control and need to push the nose down. Is this expected, or is weight & balance near the limit of the plane? I checked the weight & balance and the CG is…
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How does an aircraft maintain level flight while accelerating?

Let's assume a plane is initially moving at constant speed, level flight with a certain angle of attack. If the plane's thrust is increased, the plane's horizontal speed increases (at one point the drag force catches up and becomes again equal to…
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What is this indication on the G1000?

I noticed it came on when glideslope was intercepted. Does anyone know what it is?
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Can a pilot over the age of 65 exercise the privileges of a commercial pilot license under FAA Part 91 in the Bahamas?

I am hearing there may be a problem with flying in the Bahamas over the age of 65 as a commercial pilot, even under 14 CFR 91. Because the pilots are being compensated they may consider this a commercial operation which then would be age limited to…
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Is there a historical source of all flights from a given airport?

I am trying to find delay data on all flights that departed from Malaga (AGP) airport on 29th September 2022. I have tried a trial of the highest tier subscription for Flight Radar 24. However, this is great for single route history, or short-term…
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Can “old people” entering the aviation industry make money as a pilot?

I become a private pilot just over 2 years ago. I’m 52. I always feel better about the world and my place in it when I’m flying. I currently make a very comfortable salary as a software engineer. A slightly younger acquaintance who is a burnt out…
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Cessna circling Penrith regularly at night

For the past year we have had a Cessna circle our local area (Penrith NSW), starting early in the night and often going well into the early hours of the morning. This will happen once a week to fortnight. On flight tracker, it shows as a Cessna…
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Any general aviation terminals have jet bridges?

Has anyone seen a FBO or general aviation terminal with a loading bridge for passengers? I remember flying into PHL on a commercial flight landing at Terminal F and they had ground level loading bridges, so they do exist, just not sure if they use…
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Should I pursue aviation?

I am a senior in high school who has been interested/fascinated in aviation. I do not know whether to go to a 4 year school to fly commercial for UPS or Fedex or do charter planes or fly for companies like menards. I am not sure of the benefits of…
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Is possible to do a private pilot license training and check-ride on a Light Sport Aircraft?

I am planning to do my Private Pilot License. Is it acceptable to do all my training and Check-ride on a LSA?
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What free online educational resources should pilots in training be aware of?

Obviously this website is great as is boldmethod and several of the aviation youtube channels. Also the FAA wings website is great as is all the FAA handbooks and advisory circulars. I also like to use the ASA study guides for the oral exams. Are…
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