Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
With more than two decades since the last DC-3 floatplane flight, there were no more living DC-3 floatplane pilots. As the airplane neared readiness for flight, Rodney began to look for qualified pilots in August 2024, and eventually took on Eric Zipkin as the pilot-in-command for the first flight, joined by Garrett Fleishman as co-pilot.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
When the aircraft is in a high-drag configuration, a stall at a low altitude can be quite dangerous. Landing flaps add a lot of drag; removing this notch will help the aircraft accelerate quickly. As the pilot in command, it is your job to minimize the loss of altitude and recovery as soon as practicable.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
This is not only common sense, but its a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This provides a model-based forecast for the entire U.S.,
Flight Training Central
OCTOBER 14, 2024
This is not only common sense, but it’s a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This provides a model-based forecast for the entire U.S.,
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The problem is that the aileron can only be deflected to a point after which the drag becomes significant. Adverse yaw is created due to the drag differential between the two sides of the aircraft. The downward moving aileron produces more lift, but also generates more induced drag. This creates drag.
Pilot Job Central
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Glider Tow Pilot Requirements License Required: Private though Commercial to get paid Ratings Required: Category and class appropriate to equipment being used. Glider towing endorsement Flight Experience Required: Low Banner Tow Pilot Banner tow pilots fly low and slow over gatherings of people dragging messages (usually advertisements).
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 28, 2024
On the day of departure Even though we had plenty of time before our flight departure, we decided to head to the airport early as dragging our cabin baggage across the footpath was not ideal. A great landing from the PIC (Pilot-in-command) The taxi from runway 27L didn't take long and we reached our gate in less than 10 minutes.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
144 
Let's personalize your content