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How turbofan engines work Well that depends on the turbofan. Their are a couple of different kinds. High bypass are the most common but there are low bypass, after burning bypass. Then there are different configurations of the turbofan. Such as single shaft turbofan, Aft fan turbofan, two spool,boosted two spool turbofans, triple spool (this is what Rolls-Royce uses), and then geared fan. All a turbofan really is, is...

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What is the average landing speed of an aircraft such as a 747 or A320? Part of a 747-400 checklist. APPROACH CHECKLIST contd. Final glide Slope Descent: Speed Establish 170 KIAS Elevator Trim AS DESIRED Parking Brake VERIFY OFF De-ice AS REQUIRED LANDING CHECKLIST Landing Gear CHECK DOWN Autopilot OFF Landing Speed 160 KIAS After Touchdown Apply Reverse Thrust 60KIAS: Cancel Reverse Thrust Spoilers VERIFY EXTENDED Brakes AS...

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Do you believe a car can run off of water as claimed by some Australians? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9iWaCMbw60

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What airline have you found is the worst for losing your luggage? DELTA last week I flew Delta and my luggage was put in the wrong baggage area..

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Do you believe it is unpatriotic to buy foreign-made cars? Funny thing is most foreign cars now are made in the US as well

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How can I become a commercial airline pilot? Most people have a misconception of commercial pilots. A commercial pilot is a pilot that has either at least 250 hours part 61, or at least 190 part 141. You also must have the proper hours for each part of flying, such as cross-country, pilot in command, solo time and so on and so forth. All a commercial pilot is, is a pilot that can fly for pay of any sort. A pilot with this low of time...

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Why don't hybrid jet engines exist? The reason this will not exist is mainly power to weight ration. In the aviation world this means everything. Another problem is the FAA, jet engines have changed little from the beginning of the jet age, the main differences are materials used to construct the engine and also fuel delivery. Other than that the engines have changed little. Another problem is finding a battery or source of...