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. The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil. When at high airspeeds.

Gross Weight 98

Gross Weight Longitudinal Axis Airfoil Lift 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. Roll or bank is the aircrafts movement about its longitudinal axis. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. Use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the runway centerline.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2023

The FAA defines this as, “The speed at which the pilot makes a control input, with the intention of lifting the airplane out of contact with the runway or water surface.” But what does the term ‘rotation’ have to do with lifting your nose off the ground? This when the plane begins to rotate along its longitudinal axis.

V Speed 52

V Speed Longitudinal Axis Lift Pilot 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

At around 17:00 local time, an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland (Oregon) to Ontario (California), operated by a three-week-old Boeing 737 MAX 9, returned to Portland International Airport (PDX), after the left mid-exit door (MED) plug departed the airplane, leading to a rapid decompression. There were no injuries.

Runway 258

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 258