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Word History: We didn't have this word for a person who studies the natural & physical world until William Whewell invented it in 1834? Scientist Word History: Lewis Carroll coined this word, perhaps as a portmanteau of "chuckle" & "snort"? Chortle Brainpower TV Catchphrase: Mork:This double-talk Orkan signoff? Nanu Nanu Party: Combining a holiday & a month, it's the title of a Preston Sturges film, or a party theme illustrated here? Christmas in July Brest: Brest is in this regio...

CPL Navigation Questions And Answers Already Passed!!! Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (a) great circles; - correct answer...Great circles are ones whose planes pass through the centre of the earth and splits the earth into two equal parts, lines of meridians with their anti-meridian form a great circle. The equator is also a great circle. Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (b) small circles; - correct answer...Small circles are circles on the surface on the ...

Saron 2020 ATPL Question and answer rated A+Where there is an increase in power, in level flight, due to an acceleration error inherent within the instru- ment, the attitude indicator will display an apparent climb. In respect of a flight crew member with an air operator, no flight assignment may be accepted where the total flight time conducted by the flight crew member will exceed 300 hours in any 90 consecutive days in the case of an air taxi operation. Airline operator, turbo...

What is the formula used to calculate time/distance/speed fo an aircraft or of flight? - first double check if you are in MPH or KTS and make sure each factor is consistent D S / T d=distance s=speed t=time What is a great circle? - the equator is the only one, formed on the surface of a sphere by the intersection of a plane that passes through the center of the sphere; an arc of which connecting two terrestrial points constitutes the shortest distance on the earth's surface betw...