http://www.answerbag.com/profile/97980 New Answerbag answers from HunterAlpha Wed, 30 May 2012 16:52:16 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 16:52:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324695 How big (tall) are the tyres on the main undercarriage on a Boeing 777<br /><br />777 has the largest landing gear and the largest tires ever used in a commercial jet. Bridgestone Manufactures these tires Specs below Main (Part No. APR07700) - Size : 52x21.0R22 - Ply Rating : 36 - Speed Rating (MPH) : 235 - Rated Load Lbs. : 66,500 - Tire Weight... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:12:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324664 Where can I find Technical Specification for the Short Sealand Flying boat<br /><br />You can try http://www.flight-manuals-on-cd.com/Sealand.html You&#039;ll have to purchase them though.. $20.00 US Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:07:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324664 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324647 Other than John Travolta, which other celebrity is/was an aviation pilot?<br /><br />George Bush Sr. Shot down over the Pacific in WWII. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:04:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324647 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324625 What are 3 words you'd never want to hear a pilot say? *Be creative.*<br /><br />&quot;That&#039;s funny&quot; or &quot;What does this switch do?&quot; or &quot;Sorry folks, we&#039;re out of coffee&quot; (stole that from Airplane, the movie) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:00:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2324625 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1808564 Can the pilot fly the Boeing 747 by him/herself without the assistance of the first officer?<br /><br />Yes, a 747 can be flown by one pilot. All large commercial aircraft including the Boeing 747 have 2 pilots in case one becomes incapacitated. Otherwise you would need 3 pilots on the flight deck. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:07:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1808564 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/593735 Which Airline never crashed?<br /><br />Quantas has had accidents, but no deaths. That&#039;s my understanding, Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:27:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/593735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/264658 What's your favorite ARCADE game?<br /><br />Major Havoc and Defender Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:20:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/264658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/173668 Have any human remains been recovered from the Titanic?<br /><br />No human remains, since the titanic was found in 1985, the bodies have had 70+ years to decay and to become some other organisms dinner. There is a famous photo of a pair of leather boots lying in the sediment, you can imagine the body in the boots. The leather boots survive because of the... Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:46:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/173668 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/169879 What is the NACA used by AG Daetwyler MD-3 aircraft for its main wing?<br /><br />Initial climb rate : 1377.95 ft/min or 7.00 m/s Sat, 09 Dec 2006 10:06:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/169879 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/162934 What is the NACA used by AG Daetwyler MD-3 aircraft for its main wing?<br /><br />Datwyler MD-3 Swiss Trainer Wing Root Airfoil NACA 64-(1.54)14 Wing Tip Airfoil NACA 64-(1.54)14 For those who are curious The NACA 4-digit airfoils mean the following: The first digit expresses the camber in percent chord, the second digit gives the location of the maximum camber... Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:42:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/162934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/160422 What happens if planes are struck by lightning in a thunder storm?<br /><br />Usuaully there will be audible bang, and circuits popping, but never any serious damage. The shells of airplanes are made of either aluminum, an excellent conductor of electricity, or composite that contains conductive fibers so if the plane is struck, the lightning travels along the exterior... Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:15:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/160422 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/160388 What is the typical operating speed range for a Blackhawk helicopter when cruising?<br /><br />The Black Hawk (2 words) or the Sikorsky UH-60A has a max speed &quot;clean&quot; at sea level of 160 kts, (184mph, 296kmh). Max cruise speed at 4000 feet is 145 kts (167mph, 268kmh). Using is economical singel-engine cruise, at 4000 feet its moves along at 105 kts (121mph,195kmh) As for... Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:08:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/160388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/146598 What is the average landing speed of an aircraft such as a 747 or A320?<br /><br />The proper final approach speed for a 747 varies with weight, but a good target speed at typical operating weight is 135 to 140 KIAS (155mph to 161mph) Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:12:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/146598 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/144786 At what speed does a boeing 747, or any plane alike, take-off at?<br /><br />As the aircraft starts down the runway there are 3 calls the co-pilot (possibly the pilot calls out), the following are the V1, Rotate and V3 speeds. Depending on the weather, winds, temperature, weight of the aircarft and many more, these V1, Rotate and V3 speeds may vary. These are generic 747... Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:45:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/144786 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/138476 How many passengers flew out of Denver International Airport in the year 2000? <br /><br />In 2000, 19,750,749 boarded planes to fly. In 2000, 19,357,290 people deplaned at Denver Intl. Total is 39,108,039 Deplaned Enplaned Total JAN 1,415,854 1,435,960 2,851,814 FEB 1,470,465 1,467,113 2,937,578 MAR 1,743,318 1,778,354 3,521,672 APR 1,538,883... Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:06:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/138476