Category Archives: Aviation FAQ’s

Is a career in aviation a good career?

I have heard radio commercials saying that there is a need for helicopter pilots. I have worked around helicopter for several years (wildland firefighting) and have a basic understanding of them. I would like to know about the pros and cons of such a career.

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Gasoline, Aviation Fuel, and Diesel, How much is used everyday in the USA?

I am needing to know the figures for how much Gasoline, Aviation Fuel, and Diesel are used everyday in the US or even how much every year
mongoose, that was no help what so ever, thanks!

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What is the best aviation headset you can buy?

Being prior military, I used the issued David Clark headset. Money is no object I simply want the clearest sounding and most comfortable one out there.

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What is considered to be the safest civilian aircraft overall?

I’m asking about aircraft that people can actually afford to purchase. I’ve always wanted to be a pilot and own my own aircraft.
I suspect that this comes down to mostly engine reliability.
Am I wrong?
Cessna 172, maybe?

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What is the current aviation gasoline price per gallon?Also the speed of a Cessna and Piper planes?

I will also like to know the gallons these planes can carry.

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What type of single-engine aircraft would be good for freight delivery?

I work for a logistics company and we encounter many on-demand deliveries that I think could be more profitable with a small plane with the high price of fuel. I’m looking for something affordable with a large available payload. I only hold a single-engine license so I need to stick with a simple and economical aircraft.
We would only be able to afford a piston engine aircraft. The freight that I’m thinking about hauling would not exceed 600 pounds.

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What are some good aviation schools in Southern California?

(Preferably in the Los Angeles area) And how many years would you have to attend, how much is it, and do they offer job placement upon completion of school? Any other information is appreciated, thanks!

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what is the best aviation piston engine in common use?

Just curious as to what you guys think is the best engine bast on life of engine, cost of repairs, engines you would find on light aircraft such as cessna 150 172 182 pipers etc. Also what about it makes it the best in your eyes.
Thanks

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Has anybody seen a better aircraft than the Russian Flanker series?

The Flanker series is one serious aircraft. It is customizable, and comes in so many variants that are world class, how are we supposed to deal with it as leaders of the free world?

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How did the infamous aviation photographer Frank Schaefer died?

He was still young, anyone knows why did he die?

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