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What Is a Flat Spin?

Pilot Institute

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. Ailerons: Neutral. Rudder: Full opposite input to the spin direction. A – Ailerons The second step in the spin recovery procedure is to move the ailerons to the neutral position. What if you apply ailerons in the direction of the spin?

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

Aerotime

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. Sperrys first autopilot was born from the concept of assisting pilots during longer flights and reducing their workload, both physical and mental.

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Flight Test Files: Convair XF-92A Dart

Vintage Aviation News

Besides validating the thin delta wing principle, the XF-92A played a major role in supporting the development of the Convair F-102A interceptor, the Air Forces first attempt at an all-weather, supersonic interceptor. It was controlled by a conventional rudder and full-span elevons that functioned as elevators and ailerons.

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Top 10 Mistakes Student Pilots Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Inflight Pilot Training

How to Avoid It: Dedicate at least a few hours per week to studying airspace, weather, and flight regulations. Weather delays disrupt planned lessons. If weather delays flights, use a simulator or review ground materials to stay sharp. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously.

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

Aerotime

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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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. The rudder, also on the tail, adjusts yaw, which affects left and right turns.

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Centerline, centerline, centerline

Air Facts

We started up the engine, got the weather, asked the tower for our instrument flight plan, and began to taxi from the T-hangars on the east side of the field down the familiar route of “Hotel, Echo” to runway 18 right for a departure to the north with a turn to the east. Why aren’t you strong on the rudder pedals to steer us on centerline?”

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