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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Although I havent spent much time around GB1s (except for drooling over them while they are on display and flying at airshows) I am always taken aback by how much larger the airplane appears to be in personparticularly, the tall, sweeping rudder that curves down to a sharp point with just enough ground clearance.

Knot

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder

Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Restoration Report – Winter 2024

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

image via AirCorps Aviation) The horizontal stabilizer mounting area almost looks like a piece of furniture. image via AirCorps Aviation) Wooden spacers hold the vertical stabilizer in position as the assemblies are checked for proper fit and clearance. Clear and straight grain is necessary in this application.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Rudder Clearance

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Northrop X-4 Bantam

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Head on view of the Northrop X-4 Bantam (NASA) The X-4 was a research aircraft developed by the Northrop Corporation to test the stability of semi-tailless wing designs at transonic speeds in excess of Mach 0.9. For better maintenance access, the small tail of the aircraft could be removed to work on or remove the engines.

Stability

Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Rudder

A Crowded House for the Widow of Reading

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Beating the Odds I called for and received taxi clearance to the museum and started rolling. Dan received the same clearance. Dan received his taxi clearance, then offered that the whole process works better when the chocks are removed before engine start. Mere recollection of the incident was enough to make me blush.

Torque

Torque Airplanes Clearance Horizontal Stabilizer

When Training Turns Too Realistic

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests. Constant manipulation of attitude and power while chasing errant airspeed are signs that a CFI needs to step in to stabilize things.

Runway

Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Airplanes

When Training Turns Too Realistic

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests. Constant manipulation of attitude and power while chasing errant airspeed are signs that a CFI needs to step in to stabilize things.

Runway

Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Airplanes

Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize. Use the rudder to keep the aircraft in line with the runway and apply aileron into the wind. These stick and rudder skills will help you with crosswind landings.

Weight-Shift-Control

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude

Garmin unveils its new, industry-leading integrated flight deck: G3000 PRIME

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The enhanced multi-touch technology also enables on-screen hand stabilization, allowing pilots to give precise touchscreen inputs while simultaneously resting their fingers on the display. Garmin’s terminal safety solutions add even more capabilities to G3000 PRIME-equipped aircraft. G3000 PRIME has received FAA TSO certification.

Flight Deck

Flight Deck Cockpit Runway Pilot

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The previous CTs had a stabilator for pitch, where the new F2 uses a more conventional elevator and fixed horizontal stabilizer. With the F2, the rudder and vertical stabilizer are changed, with the rudder becoming a much smaller surface than before. Out back, theres an entirely new tail. Well see about that.

Airplanes

Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind

Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

An elegantly simple rope system inside the fuselage raises and lowers the Gweduck’s water rudder mounted inside the base of the main rudder (right). From the pilot’s seat it cruises near effortlessly and handles nimbly on land or water with a great combination of stability and modest control pressures. So what would I fix?

Airplanes

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Clear communication with air traffic control (ATC) is essential at this stage to receive landing clearance and avoid conflicts with other aircraft. Full flaps provide maximum lift and stability, allowing the aircraft to fly slower without stalling. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent.

Descent

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway

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