Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The “28-5ACF” designation indicates post-World War II commercial air transport conversion (Aircraft Specification 2-548 describes the modifications which are necessary to modify the Model PBY-5A aircraft to provide eligibility for cargo-carrying operations only).

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Rudder Cargo Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Adverse yaw is a side effect of aileron use, countered by rudder input. Unlike the elevators and rudder mounted close to the fuselage, the ailerons location at the end of the long, thin, and flexible wings makes them much more prone to flutter. This is where the rudder comes in. What Is an Aileron?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

But if what you want is a nostalgic meander through beautiful VFR days, honing your stick-and-rudder skills while feeling the wind in your hair, the Cub can be a great model to turn to. The Cub is little and light—two good-sized people can overload it, and it’s just not built for carrying much cargo. This isn’t the one for you.

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Knot Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck 101

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

To join the worldwide Boeing 747 cargo operations is something I have been much anticipating. There are also new systems and procedures I did not work with before: ACARS, fuel jettisoning, cargo temperature control, electronic checklists, Cat 3B and IAN approaches amongst many other things. ‘Goodbye, thank you for flying with us.

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Approach Flight Deck Cargo Pilot 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Control Mechanisms Airplane Controls In airplanes, pilots manage flight using three primary controls: the ailerons, elevator, and rudder. The rudder, attached to the vertical tail fin, manages yaw, enabling the nose to move left or right.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Its design plays an integral part in keeping the flight crew, cargo, and passengers safe because it can withstand changes in atmospheric pressure. You’ll find a horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevator, and rudder pedals here. This long, metal tube connects all the main components of an airplane.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Air Traffic Control Lift 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aircraft departing runway 22 have a take-off run towards a ravine, with no lights or landmarks ahead, only cargo ships and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. My feet danced on the rudder pedals as I fought to keep the plane going straight down the runway. The last 700 feet of the runway aren’t visible until you approach the crest.

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Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52

Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 30, 2025

These systems provide the power and precision needed to operate critical components, from landing gear and braking activation to flight control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, and rudder) and flaps. Maintaining hydraulic systems is therefore critical.

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Aileron Rudder Approach Jet 40

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

And so much of pilot training is learning the feel, the stick and rudder, the takeoff, the flare,” Thalheimer told FLYING at DriftX. However, the company also sees applications in sightseeing, cargo delivery, offshore logistics, maritime patrol, and more. I’m a pilot. A lot of our founding team members are pilots.

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Ground Effect Rudder Knot Pilot 115

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I was also pumping gas and throwing bags for the small commuter airline in town and the canisters of footage would be driven to our airport where I would load them on to one of the Cessna 402s the airline used to run people and cargo back and forth to the big city. Never met Debra Winger though — pity.

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Airplanes Pilot Checkride Rudder 98