Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Davis, who had developed a new wing, whose airfoil had a lower drag co-efficiency than other wing designs of the time, and which had already been used on the company’s Model 31/XP4Y Corregidor flying boat. The company had hired a freelance aeronautical engineer, David R.
WayMan
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This range, also known as the stratosphere, is ideal for several reasons: Fuel Efficiency : The thinner air at high altitudes reduces drag, helping aircraft consume less fuel. For instance, commercial planes rarely exceed 43,000 feet, while private jets have an operational ceiling of around 51,000 feet.
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Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Contingency planning is even more important for IFR pilots on cross-country flights where a cloud ceiling shift of 100 or visibility change of a mile can mean the difference between seeing the runway at the end of an instrument approach or having to go around and find another place to land.
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. What is ground effect?
Flight Training Central
OCTOBER 14, 2024
If either the ceiling or visibility is forecast to be less than 2,000 feet or 3 statute miles during that arrival window, you are required to file an alternate. Many pilots refer to this as the 1-2-3 rule: Plus or minus 1 hour from arrival, ceilings at least 2 ,000 feet and visibility at least 3 statute miles.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 27, 2024
One of the standout features is its unique wing design with a high aspect ratio, which allows for improved lift and reduced drag, ensuring smoother and more efficient flights. Whether it’s the wider seats, high ceilings, or ambient lighting, every aspect of the A350’s cabin is designed to enhance comfort and relaxation during flights.
Air Facts
JANUARY 6, 2025
The flight had been unremarkable for a wintery Midwest afternoon, typical with low ceilings and IFR conditions. As the icing rapidly accumulated, we could tell the drag was multiplying at an alarming rate. The nose was covered from tip to windscreens in the same rough textured drag inducing accumulation.
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