When one is at a high latitude, it is well known that a magnetic compass is, at best…
Who was the first airline stewardess?
When was the first mid-air refueling accomplished?
What is the highest altitude to which a non-rocket powered aircraft could ascend?
Officially, FAR stands for...
Where will you hear the call signs 'Cactus', 'Tsunami', or 'Cowboy' on ATC frequencies?
Who and what are the Quiet Birdmen?
What was the first aircraft able to break the sound barrier while in level flight?
Two pairs of aircraft are in formation flight. One pair is 10,000 feet, and the other pair is…
Most of us know what to expect if we were intercepted during the daytime, but what would you…
One of the first passenger jets to enter commercial service was the venerable Boeing 707. What did test…
If you want a special N number for your airplane, (even if you don't own one yet or…
FAA regulations require that you have a Mode C transponder on when flying in all Class A, B…
America's highest scoring ace during World War II was Richard Bong. Flying the P-38 Lightning in the Pacific,…
We have all just lived through a watershed event in our country's history, one that is certain to…
The world's first airliner was...
Under what circumstances could a glider actually glide to the visual horizon, without the benefit of a tailwind?
Night, as defined in CFR14, FAR Part 1, is the time between the end of evening civil twilight…
What is a MOCA, and what is it for?
Is there a reason why you should ever shut off your aircraft's DME if you're not using it?
Your throttle linkage just broke. You're stuck in climb (or cruise) power. What are your options?
At major airports, you will often see varied types of approach lights. Most burn steadily, some flash...
Question: When a controller asks you to 'maintain runway heading', what does he REALLY mean?
If your airport happens to be one of those where the ol' fuel truck comes over to your…
How 'flat' IS the earth?
About what percent of violations of P-56 (the prohibited area over the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, etc.,…
How old is the block of special use airspace in downtown Washington DC which is known affectionately as…
How many prohibited areas are there in the US?
Stuff you probably didn’t know, take three...
A second installment of Jeff Pardo’s Trivia Testers: When we’re talking “degrees” it’s not always about the weather...
A first installment of Jeff Pardo’s trivia testers. Remember: What your friends don’t know only makes you look…