Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

More right rudder!!” The airplane rudder is one of the most misunderstood of the primary flight controls. Yet the rudder is one of the most important and one of the most under-utilized. The rudder’s most important function is controlling the yaw of the aircraft, which moves the nose of the plane left and right.

Rudder 52

Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

Sometimes we would beach the airplane on a sandy shoreline for a brief period while we reviewed our maneuvers, grabbed a bite to eat, and simply enjoyed the experience. Both occupants and airplane were rescued after a great deal of effort. He watched as I inspected the floats, attempting to rock the airplane fore and aft.

Airplanes 76

Airplanes Tail Torque Pilot 76

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

Sometimes we would beach the airplane on a sandy shoreline for a brief period while we reviewed our maneuvers, grabbed a bite to eat, and simply enjoyed the experience. Both occupants and airplane were rescued after a great deal of effort. He watched as I inspected the floats, attempting to rock the airplane fore and aft.

Airplanes 74

Airplanes Tail Torque Pilot 74

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

BOOP , BOOP, boop," said the airplane as the propeller came to a stop. Scott started the airplane again for Ray. said the airplane again. The chirping we heard was due to excess torque-related motion of the powerplant in the engine compartment. I had never heard a sound like that before. Ray rubbed his jawline.

Torque 52

Torque Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Clearance 52