Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
When the aircraft encounters a vortex and its strong enough to induce roll, the pilot counters it by using the ailerons against the roll and tries to fly out of the wake as soon as possible. If the aircrafts wingspan is long enough, its ailerons will extend beyond the vortex diameter, and counter control would still be possible.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
You might spot the spoilers popping up from the top of the wing and the ailerons deflecting upwards and downwards on the rear of the wing. To the uninitiated, this can be alarming yet is a completely routine action for any pilot, whether they are flying a two-seat microlight or an Airbus A380.
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Inflight Pilot Training
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Your instructor will introduce you to the basic components of the aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, ailerons, rudder, elevator, and landing gear. Youll also learn how to conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection, which involves checking fuel and oil levels, control surfaces, avionics, and the overall condition of the aircraft.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 13, 2025
Poor Radio Communication Skills The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with radio communication, which can lead to misunderstandings with air traffic control (ATC) and other pilots. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously. Why It Happens: Lack of exposure to proper radio phraseology.
Pilot's Life Blog
MARCH 15, 2024
Most aircraft have an advanced flight management system that oversees critical systems in a multi-function display, including: Fuel usage Hydraulic control Electric motors The pilot will maintain these key parts of an airplane through various controls and large LCD screens inside the cockpit.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 17, 2025
Instead, they monitor the airspace, communicate with air traffic control if necessary, and step in to prevent potential hazards. An aircraft used for simulated instrument training must have dual controls so the instructor or safety pilot can take over if needed. Unless something goes wrong, its not their job to take over.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 23, 2025
Listening to air traffic control (ATC) chatter was fascinating but challenging with the low-quality, borrowed headset I used. My instructor for the day walked me through the preflight checklist and discussed the plan for our flight while encouraging me to ask any and all questions I had.
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