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What is a Stall? – When Wings Stop Working

Pilot Institute

Stalls Cause a Loss of Lift A stall is not related to engine failure. This misunderstanding can lead to confusion and, in some cases, accidents, as some pilots concentrate on engine performance instead of addressing the actual problem, a loss of lift. Now, the wings have to produce more lift to support this weight.

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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 Master Slow Flight (Step-By-Step)

Pilot Institute

Lift : The aerodynamic force generated due to airflow over the wings. The aircraft’s deceleration reduces the airflow over the wings, which reduces lift. When the lift force is less than the force of gravity, the aircraft descends. So, how do we increase lift to maintain altitude? Why does this happen?

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What Is Ground Effect?

Pilot Institute

Your wings don’t create as much drag as they would at higher altitudes, which gives you extra lift. Key Takeaways Ground effect increases an aircraft’s lift and decreases drag. Lift increases due to the high-pressure area created by the compressed air beneath the wings.

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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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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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