Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Aerodynamic Differences Fixed-Wing Aircraft (Airplanes) Airplanes , or fixed-wing aircraft, generate lift through their stationary wings as they move forward. This pressure difference produces lift, allowing the aircraft to ascend. Each rotor blade acts as an airfoil, and as it rotates, it moves air over its surface, generating lift.

Torque 52

Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From simple mechanical linkages in small aircraft to high-tech fly-by-wire systems in airliners, ailerons have evolved with aviation itself. Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. Why does this increase the lift?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

Chris had arrived from Austin, Texas, on the airline flight into Juneau a few days earlier. We tried lifting the rear of the floats to increase the buoyancy offered by the larger front float chambers. I was building my hours and experience toward the next great adventure. This time, I pushed the throttle all the way to the stop.

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Airplanes Torque Tail Pilot 88

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

Chris had arrived from Austin, Texas, on the airline flight into Juneau a few days earlier. We tried lifting the rear of the floats to increase the buoyancy offered by the larger front float chambers. I was building my hours and experience toward the next great adventure. This time, I pushed the throttle all the way to the stop.

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Airplanes Torque Tail Pilot 86