Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Flying for extended periods of time at the controls of a basic aircraft was hard physical work, and poor weather or mechanical issues could also add to pilot fatigue on longer flights. 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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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 310

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later). 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.

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Cabin Crew Runway Knot Clearance 271

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

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. It covers topics like airspace regulations, weather patterns, and aircraft systems.

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Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

“A few seconds later the airplane data showed a maneuver consistent with an aileron roll followed by a rapid descent about 1,000 feet before regaining its prior altitude and track above the highway.” I did my first aileron roll in an RV-4. The vertical descent rate reached the data-recording limit of 9,999 feet per minute.

True Airspeed 89

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 89

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

“A few seconds later the airplane data showed a maneuver consistent with an aileron roll followed by a rapid descent about 1,000 feet before regaining its prior altitude and track above the highway.” I did my first aileron roll in an RV-4. The vertical descent rate reached the data-recording limit of 9,999 feet per minute.

True Airspeed 88

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 88

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Unfortunately, opportunities to get there can be few and often come down to the whimsy of weather. Weather conditions were different this time around, but the critical difference was that The Bear was flying right seat with me. I awoke that morning at 5:00 am and checked weather, squinting at ForeFlight on my phone in the dark.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Before heading to the plane, you might have a chance to cover basic principles of flight, and will certainly discuss current weather conditions, safety protocols, and the days flight plan. Landing Approach and descent Returning to the airport involves setting up for a stable approach. Dont worry if it feels overwhelming.

Rudder 97

Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 97