presidentrichardnixon asked:


I understand the reasoning for having a sharp point for supersonic aircraft, but what’s the reason for the shape of the nose of subsonic aircraft?
Why isn’t it a point, like the Concorde, for example.

Scott S asked:


I am a private Single Engine pilot who aspires to own an private aircraft someday. Like the majority of us, I cannot afford to buy my own aircraft, let alone the cost of up-keep, annuals, tiedown fees, etc. Ultralights are affordable, but not practical for decent cross countries. New LSA, forget it, too expensive. Homebuilts are very appealing, but I want to fly now, not 10 years from now. A lot of used homebuilts seem to cost way too much. I live on a active duty military E-5 pay, so I live and fly cheap. I rent at the flying clubs convenience, which is not always convenient!
I know that occasionally people slip and cannot afford their aircraft. I know repo’s happen. Would a bank repossesses aircraft be cheaper to purchase? What sources can I use to locate one? Is there a decent website, Newsletters, or point of contact I can utilize?

eagertoknow asked:


1)If groundspeed of aircraft is 80knots,and direct tailwind is 120knots.Which direction would a flag, hypothetically kept over the fuselage of the aircraft,fly ?
2)If groundspeed is 100knots and a DIRECT crosswind is of 100knots.
3)If aircrafts maximum speed on full throttle is 120knots and there is a 150knots direct headwind?