Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 5, 2025

The FG-1D Corsair is lifted into position back in 1971. Photo by Jerry O’Neill She was lifted off the pole in July 2008 and brought to the CASCs restoration shop. Though not quite finished, she is on display, warm and cared for in the museums hangar. It would remain there for the next 37 years. CASC Photo.

Rudder 105

Rudder Tail Cockpit Lift 105

AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If it is not possible to evacuate the area as a major storm approaches and an aircraft is not normally stored in a hangar, the first suggestion is to arrange temporary hangar space as far in advance as possible. A lap belt secured to the control wheel can serve as a substitute for external aileron and elevator locks.

Pitot Tube 105

Pitot Tube Aileron Lift Hangar 105

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

She walked me through the foyer to the spotless, freshly painted hangar. The GameBird is right at home on the grass, pavement, or TacAeros clean hangar. After a few seconds, Ill lift the tail and then add full power. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Tessa Waghorn, Ians wife, who serves as the head administrator for TacAero.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Vendors set up to sell souvenirs and parts, and the new International Stearman Community Hangar hosts its own gift shop, historical library, and museum inside. Clipped wings, four ailerons, big engine, skinny wheels and wheel pants, with similar markings to the Boeing P12, this example is more fantasy than war-time accuracy.

Tail 122

Tail Airplanes Transponder Aileron 122

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

I’ve seen a single person lift a Tiger Moth by the tail to take it out of its hangar. Courtesy: Patrick Chovanec] The silver knobs on the left control throttle, fuel mixture, and aileron trim. The feature was absolutely essential when a student or instructor needed to quickly bail out wearing heavy parachutes.

Airplanes 115

Airplanes Cockpit Pilot Lift 115

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The J-4, also known as a Cub Coupe, had been dropped off in Kennett for annual in 2008 by its then-owner and ended up becoming a permanent resident when Hurricane Ike stretched inland all the way to the Missouri Bootheel, lifting it from the ground and depositing it on top of the FBO’s maintenance hangar.

Runway 98

Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98