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Aviation at the leading edge of science

Air Facts

The brothers believed that their lift was coming from smoke, which they could clearly see rising in the air. In letters to an English scientist, Sir Joseph Banks, dated December 1, 1783 and January 16, 1784, he described the balloon, and attributed the lift to “air rarified by heat”. The leading edge of science can be dangerous.

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How to Fly Perfect Lazy Eights

Pilot Institute

The higher speed creates extra lift, causing the airplane to bank further into the turn. The aileron on the right wing deflects down, increasing the camber and creating more lift. The left wing’s aileron deflects up, decreasing lift. The lift imbalance causes the roll. Perform the maneuver no lower than 1,500ft AGL.

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How to fly the perfect short field takeoff and climb

Flight Training Central

As YOU reach the recommended roation speed, apply back-elevator pressure until reaching the appropriate Vx attitude to ensure a smooth and firm lift-off. Since the airplane accelerates more rapidly after lift-off, additional backelevator pressure may be needed to hold a constant airspeed. Check airspeed indicator (“airspeed alive”).

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Extend downwind for an arriving flight of two

Air Facts

Once the fog lifted, we departed KVBT on an IFR flight plan. At 1,000’ AGL on mid-downwind, we could see Doc parked at the FBO. Little did we know that this delay would yield some of the biggest highlights of the weekend. We shared stories along the way, with Allie in the right seat and Mark in the back. Louis Approach Control.

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My Near Death Experience

Air Facts

I immediately leveled off at around 650’ AGL, and began slowing down. Details pulled from memory of the missed approach are all there and fully retrievable beginning with the updraft and realization the altimeter was indicating a brisk climb through 1,100’ MSL (1000’ AGL). miles northeast of the airport in reduced visibility.

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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

He only needed a glide ratio of 14:1 to reach the airfield to arrive at a typical pattern altitude of 1,000 ft AGL. There were some patches of moderate lift and sink as would be expected on a normal summer soaring day. At this point he still had an altitude of 8,275 ft MSL, i.e. 2,739 ft AGL.

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Are Dry Microbursts Really An Invisible Trap? – Responding to Reactions

Chess In the Air

Most western pilots have patiently worked such lift for an hour or more while waiting for conditions to improve near their destination airport. Dust devils and other extreme lifting motions can also cause havoc near the surface. In some situations this may require a pattern entry at 2000-3000 ft AGL).