Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

The requirement applies to private, commercial, and airline transport pilots, as well as flight engineers and navigators who fly internationally. The majority of pilots also need a medical certificate to exercise the privileges of their pilot certificate. As a sport pilot, your privileges are limited.

Pilot 86

Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Lift Airplanes 86

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

In 1925, the US Post Office contracted with airlines to transport the mail, thus transferring responsibilities to airline dispatchers. Airline travel was still in its infancy during the 1930s, and the public had many reservations about flying. Anything beyond the local environment fell under the dispatchers purview.

Weight-Shift-Control 40

Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 40