Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

What do you think happens to the air when an aircraft flies by? The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lift is generated by the wings as air flows over them, counteracting weight, which pulls the plane downward due to gravity.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

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. The engine creates thrust by burning fuel.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Air Traffic Control Lift 52

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These include aerodynamics, flight theory , navigation, meteorology, air law, and aircraft systems. Aerodynamics and Flight Theory : Youll learn the basic principles behind flight, including the four forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Air Law : Knowing the rules of the sky is essential for every pilot.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

If dangerous wind shear is detected, the LLWAS will display the hazard to air traffic controllers (ATCs), who will relay the warning to all pilots at the relevant frequencies. Calm down and follow these steps: Apply maximum thrust immediately. Keep wings level to prevent unnecessary drag or instability.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. Clear communication with air traffic control (ATC) is essential at this stage to receive landing clearance and avoid conflicts with other aircraft.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52