Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Principles of Flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag Flying a plane for the first time requires a basic understanding of the forces that make flight possible. Thrust, produced by the engines, moves the plane forward, while drag, or air resistance, slows it down.

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Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

As a result, there was no longer enough vertical thrust, although, to be fair, the prototype remained level as it descended towards the ground. A vertical descent rate of 19.5 feet per second is twice the maximum descent speed and it collapsed under the impact. This caused a loss of thrust from motors 4 and 7.

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Descent Knot Thrust Lift 105

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Thrust, produced by the engine, propels the plane forward, overcoming drag, which is the resistance caused by air. This skill enhances your ability to fly safely and seamlessly.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Davis stating, “The pilot had about a 10 second lag when he wanted to go and about 2 seconds lag when he wanted to stop, with both thrust and drag being powerful and non-adjustable when they did occur.” The throttle controls also suffered from control lag, with Frank W.

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Thrust Tail Jet Drag 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. We also benefit from the latest weather updates.

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 14, 2025

On the initial descent, weather radar painted areas of moderate to heavy precipitation ahead. While initially successful in restarting both engines, any increase in thrust led to overheating, and it was forced to shut down both engines again or risk a fire. The crew chose to thread the needle between the worst two cells.

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Pilot Flight Deck Weather Descent 92

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

At approximately 30-40 feet agl, the spinning stopped and the helicopter appeared to stabilize for a brief moment before continuing a nose-low, forward descent into the grass north of Runway 28. Feather the blades to generate lift from the upward flow of air during the descent (instead of pushing the air downwards in powered flight).

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 98

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once we were on our way, our source of information about our flight only came before the start of our descent. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. We touched down firmly on the ground with the reverse thrust deployed to slow the aircraft down. Another view of KUL airport during take off.

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Runway Descent Airline Airlines 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

There were a few good bumps during take off and more of it during the descent especially flying through the clouds. Anyway, during the descent, there was quite a bit of bumps and that also includes a sudden downdraft that made me hold on to the seat in front of me, I dislike this feeling to be honest. Almost there!

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Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

After completing the approach briefing, we were given our descent clearance and I initiated the Vertical Nav profile that was loaded into the FMS. As the thrust levers rolled back, I asked for the descent checklist. I remember Jim saying to me, “Mark, I don’t care how bad your landing is, but whatever happens, don’t go around.”

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 96

Ask Captain Lim

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

He then resorted to unconventional methods, using asymmetric thrust to make minimal directional changes. Unfortunately, the descent was too steep and fast, resulting in the right wing striking the ground and breaking off. In this worst-case scenario, the pilots lost all traditional control of the aircraft.

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Runway Descent Thrust Tail 59

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In most flight schools, the practical flight training portion will follow a set progression: Basic aircraft control : Learning to fly straight and level, make turns, and perform climbs and descents. Airport operations : Mastering takeoffs, landings, and understanding traffic patterns. Navigation : Planning and going on cross-country flights.

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Pilot Weather Checkride Flight Computer 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

This not only stops the descent, but actually starts the airplane climbing. By adding power, thrust can be increased to keep the airspeed from decelerating too rapidly and the wings from suddenly losing lift, but throttle must be closed immediately after touchdown. This climbing during the roundout is known as ballooning.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. We can calculate the rate of descent required to achieve a 3° profile. Add a zero to this number, and you have your target rate of descent. Add a zero, and that gives you a 400ft target rate of descent.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 11, 2024

The “Model 27,” as it was originally called, was powered by the experimental Westinghouse J34 jet engine, which produced 3,000 pounds of thrust. In a feat of incredible airmanship, he immediately began an emergency descent and landed the Goblin prototype on Muroc Dry Lake in California. A belly skid had been installed for the test.

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Tail Jet Pilot Turbulence 80

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 6, 2025

The engines were also coupled with the General Electric D-23 turbosupercharger to utilize the engine exhaust as additional thrust. Speaking of its positive qualities, they felt the cockpit layout was descent, its ground handling was good, the controls were light, the roll rate was adequate, and control and stability was generally effective.

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Gross Weight Cockpit Pilot Airplanes 98

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The elevator, situated on the horizontal tail surface, adjusts pitch, raising or lowering the nose for ascent or descent. The collective adjusts the pitch angle of all rotor blades simultaneously, controlling vertical movementraising the collective increases lift for ascent, while lowering it causes descent.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

Cleared for takeoff! ‘Set thrust.’ Descent briefing, approach briefing, and down we go. ’ Quickly take off thrust, and back in the air we go, flight directors off, and time for some visual circuits. ’ There we go, rattling on runway 07R. Cleared to land! We are approaching Clark airport.

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Jet Flight Deck Cargo Thrust 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power. Climbs and Descents During Slow Flight It’s counterintuitive, but pitching up will not result in a climb during slow flight.

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Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At least when we started our descent, the weather was much better, descending and landing in smooth condition. At this point, we started our descent. However, we encountered some gloomy clouds during our descent. Reverse thrusts were deployed and our aircraft slowed down to taxi speed. Beautiful view, isn't it?

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Cabin Crew Weather Turbulence Descent 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

We started our descent. Reverse thrust was deployed. At this point, it was smooth all the way to arrival. We were placed on a holding pattern due to heavy traffic at our arrival airport. However, that gave the passengers an opportunity to enjoy the amazing view. At this point, we were on final approach. The city of Fukuoka greeted us.

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Cabin Crew Weather Airline Airlines 59

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A significant amount of thrust generated by the engine comes from the fan rather than the core. Descent planning can be complicated and needs to be done more than 100 miles from the destination. These are the original turbine engines and aren’t as common now as they are inefficient and loud.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Many hours later, we started our descent into New York. Reverse thrusts were deployed to slow our aircraft down. Off we go, I enjoyed some view of Sao Paulo before settling in. At this point, the flight was smooth thanks to the good weather. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 31L. We landed smoothly on runway 31L.

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Airline Airlines Runway Final Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 15, 2024

At this point, we started our descent into Changi Airport. Reverse thrust was deployed (only on the 2nd and 3rd engine) to slow the aircraft down to taxi speed. I am certainly a fan of these type of this view. We were on final approach onto runway 02L, greeted by the familar sighting of the Eastern part of Singapore.

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Runway Airline Airlines Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly. Thrust (how it moves forward). Thrust and Propulsion Systems A wing has to move fast enough through the air to generate lift effectively. That force is called thrust. Thrust relies on Newtons Third Law as well.

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Lift Thrust Torque Aileron 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The resulting loss of lift leads to a rapid descent by the aircraft. If the yaw damper is still active when an engine fails on takeoff or landing, itll automatically compensate for the yaw caused by the engines lack of thrust. They can use the engines to produce differential thrust to steer the aircraft. What Is Aileron Trim?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

However, the aircraft experienced wind shear, dropped below the glideslope and became thrust deficient. The Accident Investigation Board found that the primary cause of the crash was the crew’s ineffective crosscheck, which failed to notice the aircraft’s decreasing airspeed and descent rate.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 274

Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

We reduced our thrust to cruise down the beach and past Diamond Head at 1,500 feet. We soon reached 17,000 feet and then started our descent while looking into Maui’s Haleakala Crater. We planned our route and descent so as to put the old Upolu Pt airport right outside Joe ‘s window.

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Air Traffic Control Descent Runway Thrust 98

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 30, 2025

That is the thrust reverser which is used only during landing or abortion of take off, to slow the aircraft to taxi speed or come to a complete stop. We were almost there and at this point, we started our descent. we started our descent. Take off or Landing? Notice the engine cowling slightly opened? The lavatory is spacious.

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Airline Airlines Descent Cargo 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Glide control and approach management are life-saving without engine thrust. When your aircraft loses thrust, youll have to glide it safely to the ground using only aerodynamic control. When the engine is running, the propeller is in motion, actively generating thrust. What Is a Deadstick Landing? It was a tough situation.

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Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In seconds, an aircraft can be forced into an uncontrollable descent, leaving you with barely any time to react. An aircraft might experience a brief lift due to a strong headwind, only to be forced into an uncontrolled descent as the wind suddenly reverses. Calm down and follow these steps: Apply maximum thrust immediately.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Power is turned into thrust by three-bladed Hamilton Standard constant speed, full-feathering propellers. On descent, manifold pressures are reduced about 2 inches every two minutes. By the time the B-17 was in serial production, power had increased substantially from the Model 299 prototype.

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Airplanes Descent Pilot Stability 105

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Climbs and descents were normal, and while not stunning, it seemed like this airplane could carry a load up and over the hills if needed—even though it is designed to operate down low. to accelerate out of slow conditions, so it’d be hard to inadvertently stall this thing.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

Fixed-Wing Foibles Consider the Airbus first officer (FO) who tried to satisfy ATCs request to increase their descent (rate), so he engaged open descent mode. The captain took control and applied aft stick pressure to return the airplane to a normal descent pitch attitude to prevent an overspeed.

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Pilot Airplanes Runway Descent 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Just as I was settled in, the captain announced to all of us that the flight had begun its descent and requested the crew to prepare for landing. Once we started our descent, I changed the channel to the camera mode (landing gear) to enjoy this view. At this point, we started our descent. This flight is too short to enjoy this.

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59