Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2024

Every time a control is moved, a flight surface is deflected, resulting in drag and a (slight) aerodynamic penalty. Constantly making control inputs can also result in oscillations and might make a pilot (and their passengers) feel like they are "fighting" with the plane.

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Pilot Drag 105

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

For a certain segment of pilots looking to travel a certain distance, a fast, personal airplane can serve as a veritable time machine. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1969 Mooney M20E Chaparral appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. These include a new nose bowl and dorsal fin/tail root fairings from Lasar Speed Mods.

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Transponder Airplanes Drag Knot 97

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Starting on your path to becoming a pilot might feel like stepping into the unknown. Let’s get you set up with what you need to begin your pilot journey. Key Takeaways Getting a pilot’s license requires a high school education or GED and passing a basic medical exam. What Are the Basic Requirements to Start Pilot Training?

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

He was eventually dragged out of the bathroom. As far as the CBPs behavior goes, I mean, I cant say Im surprised. Theyre often kind of thug-like, and I dont think theres anything new there. Theres a lot going on with this story Bottom line A man is suing United Airlines after a flight that he took several weeks back, while constipated.

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Airlines Airline Approach Pilot 120

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 23, 2025

United management has really been dragging its feet with agreeing to a new contract. For example, Uniteds pilots have the same setup that Delta does, where they get 10% of the profits up to $2.5 For many United pilots, their bonus alone will be more than the total annual pay of United flight attendants.

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Drag Airlines Airline Pilot 128

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. Here are the five most often missed questions from August 20204 on the simulated Private Pilot Knowledge Test. lean the mixture. apply carburetor heat.

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Density Altitude Aileron Pilot Drag 98

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

These stories shine a light on the aircraft and test pilots that pushed the limits of aeronautical knowledge, many of them flying out of the legendary Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong Flight Research Center) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Research pilot John McKay flew it once in this form on September 17, 1956.

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Drag Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airfoil 52

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Air Canada Pilot Strike Looms Two weeks after Air Canada pilots voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike, the likelihood of a work action is growing with a September 17 deadline rapidly approaching. ANA ‘s first B777 with low-drag Aeroshark film which supposedly reduces emissions entered service. It also might not.

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Pilot Threshold Drag Airplanes 273

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. Bill Wheatley, Consolidated’s Chief Test Pilot, co-pilot George Newman, and flight engineers Jack Kline and Bob Keith.

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Tail Airfoil Drag Ceiling 98

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 2, 2025

Early versions of the aircraft faced aerodynamic challenges, including drag issues and fuel starvation, but later refinements to the radiator and carburetor intake resolved these problems. After Jim Liano’s brief presentation, Museum pilot Rob Patterson will fire up the 1,125 horsepower inline engine directly in front of the crowd.

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Hangar Drag Approach Pilot 80

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. Once this message is conveyed to the pilots, they disengage the aircraft’s parking brake, hence the ‘ wobble ’.

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Cabin Crew Runway Knot Clearance 269

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re aiming for a private pilot license or seeking advanced certifications, Leopard Aviation provides personalized training programs to fit your schedule and goals. Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

The larger diameter of a turbofan, including all the additional components, increases the drag and weight of the aircraft. appeared first on Pilot Institute. More parts create more components that require regular inspection, servicing, and maintenance. The post Turbofan vs. Turbojet: Whats the Difference?

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Thrust Jet Drag Airlines 88

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The massive project, of course, begs many questions for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. With more than two decades since the last DC-3 floatplane flight, there were no more living DC-3 floatplane pilots. “It’s heavier, it has a lot more drag, but it still flies like a DC-3,” he begins. How does it perform?

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Rudder Airplanes Drag Pilot 144

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 14, 2025

Drawing on Jons experience at the Skunk Works, which over the years had developed everything from the original P-80 jet fighter to the SR 71 Blackbird, this new design features a long, tapered fuselage, crescent-shaped wings, and elegant nose section designed to decrease cooling drag and increase induction pressure.

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Airfoil Final Approach Drag Tail 74

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

But rather than standing up, he instead maybe moved his knees an inch to the side, and motioned for me to climb over him (by pointing a finger along the floor, and sort of dragging it).

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Drag Airplanes Pilot Airline 104

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Let us take you from first-time flyer to skilled pilot with personalized instruction designed for beginners like you. 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.

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Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This knowledge is crucial for anyone who wants to become a pilot. 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. How High Do Commercial Planes Fly?

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Turbulence Drag Ceiling Weather 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For instance, an aircraft maintaining a steady IAS at 30,000 feet will have a faster TAS than at sea level due to reduced drag from thinner air. Common Misconceptions and FAQs Airspeed and altitude may seem like day-one ground school topics, but a lot of new pilots still get them wrong. This means less drag and faster ground speed.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 23, 2025

Feeling that gentle nudge of acceleration as you retract the gear during climb-out feels great, as does knowing youve got none of that drag slowing you down and increasing fuel burnin cruise. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1972 Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Transponder Airplanes Drag Knot 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 7, 2024

As much as it seems sometimes that airplanes fly by magic, it’s important for every pilot to understand at least the basic fundamentals of aerodynamics. Understanding these concepts will create a smoother and safer pilot. The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

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Gross Weight Longitudinal Axis Airfoil Lift 98

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pilots should always be evaluating alternate airports. One of the most important skills pilots must continue to hone is sound decision-making. 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.

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Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

When the aircraft is in a high-drag configuration, a stall at a low altitude can be quite dangerous. How to Perform a Power-off Stall The FAA’s Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS) outline the procedure for performing a power-off stall. Because showing sound judgment and preparation is part of what makes a good pilot.

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Descent Approach AGL Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 13, 2025

Roswell provides a spectacular backdrop and an incredible opportunity to elevate the experience for fans, pilots, and the entire aviation community. Photo via National Championship Air Races Moving to Roswell allows us to enhance the NCAR experience for both attendees and pilots, said Fred Telling, CEO of the National Championship Air Races.

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Drag Pilot 111

Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

No flight staff — pilots or FAs — are part of the buyout offers at this time. Likely will be the lawyers, whose fees will only go up as this case is dragged through the court system. Southwest originally expected to take delivery of as many as 85 B737-8s this year, but now expects to receive as few as 20.

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Drag Airlines Airline Approach 130

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 6, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI When you’re in the middle of flight training, the days and weeks seem to drag along as you’re practicing maneuvers, learning emergency procedures, and fine-tuning your landings. Here are some practical steps you can take to ace your private pilot oral exam. Schedule a mock oral checkride. Have any questions?

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Checkride Pilot Aeronautical Information Manual Drag 74

Flight Training Central

MAY 6, 2024

Because birds were designed by God and he created them with high wings”- quote by the late John Frank, Cessna Pilots Association. You don’t have to hang around airports, airplanes or pilots very long until someone will crank up the high wing versus low wing debate. “Low wing airplanes were designed by the very devil himself.

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Lift Drag Airplanes Ground Effect 97

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Additionally, the S-72 was equipped with a low-drag fuselage, allowing it to achieve a maximum speed of 340 knots in a dive. The aircraft featured a three-place cockpit with side-by-side seating for two test pilots and a flight test engineer. This successful flight symbolized a new era in rotorcraft design and innovation.

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Drag Knot Approach Tail 119

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The prototype made its first flight on October 26 that year with test pilot Vance Breese at the controls, the test flight giving successful results and the prototype showcasing good handling characteristics along with satisfactory payload at lower altitudes. As WWII proceeded, Mustang pilots almost destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft.

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Drag Payload Thrust Pilot 116

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

At Leopard Aviation, we train aspiring pilots to master the skies with confidence. Whether you’re pursuing a pilots license or exploring advanced certifications, were here to help you soar. At Leopard Aviation, we prepare aspiring pilots to understand and apply these principles in real-world scenarios.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Turbulence Weather 52

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 27, 2024

ForeFlight improves flight planning in latest update iPad Pilot News This month’s update to ForeFlight is now available and adds several new improvements and capabilities to the app. The post ForeFlight improves flight planning in latest update first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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Flight Plan Groundspeed Runway Drag 98

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The tradition of cutting the shirt tail of a student pilot after their first solo flight dates back to the early days of aviation. Therefore, a successful solo flight demonstrated a pilot’s ability to handle such aircraft without dragging the tail, hence the significance of cutting the shirt tail.

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Pilot Tail Drag 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 4, 2024

The smooth, bonded aluminum skin minimizes drag, enabling reasonably quick cruise speeds without the added insurance and maintenance expenses that come with retractable gear. The post 1973 Grumman American AA-5 Traveler appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Drag Knot Approach Airplanes 93

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

What is pilot ground school? Its the first essential step in your journey to becoming a certified pilot. What Pilot Ground School Entails So, what is pilot ground school ? Its a crucial part of becoming a pilot. Air Law : Knowing the rules of the sky is essential for every pilot.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That’s called “adverse yaw”, it’s a sneaky little quirk of flying that every pilot has to learn how to manage. The lift and drag imbalance between the left and right ailerons creates adverse yaw. A pilot can prevent adverse yaw by using rudder, and making sure that a turn is coordinated. Uh oh, what just happened?

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Aileron Drag Rudder Lift 52

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization. Aerospace is undergoing its biggest revolution since the jet engine era.

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Lift Aviation Technology Cargo Drag 278

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The resulting low drag enables an 11-to-1 glide ratio, and the later engines, such as this example’s 125 hp Continental IO-240-B, provide a cruise speed of nearly 140 knots while burning only 5.5 The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1999 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse/Evolution appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Cockpit Drag Knot General Aviation 90