Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And ice doesn’t just make things slippery, it messes with the airflow over the wings, cuts down on lift, and ramps up drag. This leads to a serious loss of lift and an increase in drag. With thicker accumulations and irregular shapes, drag can get up to two times worse!

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Pitot Tube Drag Lift Airfoil 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

The weather had cleared after our arrival, offering warmer temperatures and occasional sunshine, which is rare for this part of Alaska in summer. He had to drag out his tent and spend the night waiting for the next high tide to release him from his predicament. To put it mildly, it is a very risky maneuver.

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Airplanes Torque Tail Pilot 90

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

The weather had cleared after our arrival, offering warmer temperatures and occasional sunshine, which is rare for this part of Alaska in summer. He had to drag out his tent and spend the night waiting for the next high tide to release him from his predicament. To put it mildly, it is a very risky maneuver.

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Airplanes Torque Tail Pilot 88

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. Aerodynamics and Flight Theory : Youll learn the basic principles behind flight, including the four forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lets break down what you can expect from these topics.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 52

Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

One of the most revolutionary was the “area rule,” a concept that helped aircraft designers avoid the disruption in airflow and resulting drag caused by the attachment of the wings to the fuselage. Results from NASA flight tests and research were compiled in a large database to improve weather models and instrumentation for detecting SLD.

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Wind Shear Airfoil Drag Airlines 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Most western pilots have patiently worked such lift for an hour or more while waiting for conditions to improve near their destination airport. I have tried to wait out a storm only to watch a bigger and badder one to move in and the overall weather situation getting worse. They are also not limited to summer soaring weather.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Winglets and Sharklets Both Airbus and Boeing operate aircraft with wingtip devices that are designed to increase aircraft efficiency by removing drag. The devices would prove to “reduce wingtip drag” and increase “fuel efficiency by 6-7%” but would need be positioned uniquely for each aircraft type.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. If you’re at a field with no weather reporting, gauge the wind speed and direction using the windsock. This does two things: it keeps the load on the wings and increases drag. The sudden loss of lift can cause the wheels to dig into the ground.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Weather, field conditions, obstacles, and many other elements greatly affect short field operations. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Reducing lift puts more weight on the wheels.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We learn all about aerodynamics, thrust, drag, lift, and gravity, study flight manuals, emergency procedures, and FARs, take oral exams and check rides, and constantly review everything we can find about flying. The weather was doable, 1,500 feet overcast with the visibility at 2 miles in light, blowing snow.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

It helps you evaluate the weather, terrain, and airspace ahead. When it comes to the environment, such as bad weather or tough terrain, you can adjust your route, delay your trip, or cancel altogether. Factors like weight and balance, fuel levels, and even weather all play a role in performance.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

That day, the weather was clear with light wind. This means that if you decide to abort a landing, you need to retract the flaps to reduce drag so you can quickly climb away. The aircraft was filled to full fuel and the pilot’s departure and flight to Murwillumbah was uneventful until the final approach to Murwillumbah.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 89

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

But don’t hang up your headset just because the weather isn’t perfect. Use weather forecast charts, METARs, and Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs). Have the winds changed since your departure weather briefing? A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

1 Ability to accelerate vertically, overcoming its weight and drag with ease Climbing to 30,000 feet in just 60 seconds This is the power of the F-15. This incredible feat was made possible by the aircraft’s Pratt & Whitney F100 engines and advanced flight control system, which compensated for the loss of lift and maintained stability.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Weather Go-arounds due to weather occur due to wind shear caused by gusting winds or microbursts. When going around, the pilot should immediately remove full flaps to reduce drag and increase performance. A go-around is necessary when the runway is obstructed, either by an aircraft or object.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. With nothing left to lift it, the core has nowhere else to go but down. Can More Than One Microburst Occur in the Same Weather System? Without enough altitude or time to react, the aircraft can lose lift and crash before you can recover.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

The rest is just lift, drag, thrust, weather, and navigation. Most of the controllers speak passable English, and generally the weather in the eastern 90 percent of South America is better than the same quantity of acres in the United States. It may be a tower controller, weather office, or airport manager.

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