Cockpit Rudder Weight-Shift-Control 
Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
Largely gone are the days when pilots had to manually control their aircraft from engine start-up to shut down by keeping their hands rigidly fixed on the controls at all times. As a result, the first autopilot was developed to introduce an element of control on the trajectory of airplanes. What is an autopilot?
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 5, 2025
During the First World War, many companies that produced peacetime products shifted towards contributing to the war effort. Sage’s second design, the Type 2, a small two-seat fighter, where a pilot and rear gunner were kept in an enclosed cockpit, was built and flight tested. England and Tinson responded with the Sage Type 3.
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Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
James Kightly] The cockpit of the last Blriot built, constructed by the craftsmen of the Blriot factory in 1921 and gifted to Louis. James Kightly] One of Louis Blriot’s major achievements, and one he deserves credit for, was his control system. An example of the Blriot control system on display in Londons Science Museum.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As a private pilot, your health affects how you perform in the cockpit. Try adding these exercises to your routine: Strength training: Do bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats, or work out with resistance bands and weights. Loosen any tight grip on the controls or pen to ease physical tension.
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