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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

Aerotime

His system would provide an aircraft with automatic stability and control mechanism, through the control of the ailerons, stabilizer, and tail rudder through the use of a set of simple gyroscopes. The process of flight can be divided into seven crucial stages – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing phases.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

At first glance, ailerons look like ordinary hinged panels on the wings, but don’t be fooledthey’re important for keeping an aircraft both stable and maneuverable. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right. Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw?

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Stall Turn (Hammerhead) Explained

Pilot Institute

It consists of a vertical climb, a rapid turn of the vertical axis , and a vertical descent. The initial vertical climb represents the lengthy handle of the hammer, while the sharp pivot and subsequent descent mimic the abrupt angle and structure of the hammers head. Lets learn more about this maneuver and what makes it so unique.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

Aerotime

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. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime.

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Flying a Plane for the First Time: A Beginner’s Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

Aircraft Controls: Primary ControlsAilerons, Elevators, Rudder The three primary flight controls ailerons , elevators, and rudderare essential for piloting an aircraft. Ailerons, located on the wings, control the plane’s roll. Elevators, found on the tail, manage its pitch, or up-and-down motion.

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Why Use a Checklist?

Plane and Pilot

Flight controls mean ailerons, elevator, and rudder, of course, but on some airplanes, if the trim is mis-set, the plane might be difficult or impossible to control. Theres a whole other reason for using checklists, and that is preparing the pilot mentally for the next flight phase, such as descent or landing, among others.

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Your First 10 Hours of Flight Training: What to Expect

Inflight Pilot Training

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.