Airfoil Pilot Thrust 
Flight Training Central
MAY 7, 2024
As much as it seems sometimes that airplanes fly by magic, it’s important for every pilot to understand at least the basic fundamentals of aerodynamics. Understanding these concepts will create a smoother and safer pilot. Air traveling faster over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. Pilots avoid vortices by maintaining safe separation and adjusting flight paths. The vortices flipped the small jet upside down at least three to five times before the pilots managed to regain control.
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Flight Training Central
MARCH 3, 2025
Depending on design, airfoils used in general aviation, stall at angles of attack between 16 to 18 degrees. This is because the vertical component of thrust reduces the wing loading, and the propeller slipstream tends to maintain airflow over the center sections of the wings.
Air Facts
JULY 22, 2024
Passing the torch Air Facts Journal Pilots are life-long learners, and, per the Feynman Learning Technique, the best way to learn anything is to teach it to someone else. With that in mind, plus a desire to pass the torch to a new generation, some old pilots developed a week-long aviation camp for youth, ages 14-18.
Learn to Fly
JULY 11, 2024
What can pilots do to prevent this? During your student pilot training you are taught to rely on speed and the 1G stall speed to avoid stalls. An angle of attack (AOA) indicator can determine the aerodynamic health of the airfoil (wing). Without an AOA indicator, the AOA is invisible to pilots.
Pilot's Life Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Many aspiring pilots wonder whether flying a helicopter is harder than flying a plane. Understanding these differences helps pilots choose the right training path. Whether youre exploring what is an instrument proficiency check or considering advanced training, we ensure every pilot is confident in their journey.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 3, 2024
As North American discovered with the Sabreliner, Lear soon realized that the real expense in designing a new aircraft are the hours spent perfecting the airfoils, landing gear, and major systems. Image: NASA The design impressed pilots, and they raved about the Lear’s responsive flight controls and 6,000 fpm initial climb rate.
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