In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the vertical upward force that keeps a plane in the sky. It is generated when air ...

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Airplane Simulator is a popular sim that lets you step into the shoes of a pilot and fly an aeroplane. It features over 100 realistic aeroplanes and provides an immersive experience. Unlocking new ...

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2 Auxiliary Fuel Tanks (ACTs) for over 4000 nm of range non-stop (Middle East to Europe - Europe to US East Coast – Asia to Middle East) ...

An Allegiant Airbus A320-200, registration N253NV performing flight G4-1536 from St. Petersburg,FL to Flint,MI (USA) with 182 people on board, was… ...