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. In certain conditions blowing dust (a “ haboob “) can make an approaching front easily visible. Dust devils and other extreme lifting motions can also cause havoc near the surface.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway AGL Lift 52

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The operator confirmed that the tail rotor had been installed the day before the accident. A mechanic had found a worn feathering bearing in the tail rotor hub and blade assembly. The tail rotor’s responses and vibrations are measured in order to adjust the weights of the rotor blades and/or the alignment of the rotor assembly.

Torque 76

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 76

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

If you overshoot the final, do not make a steep turn or use excessive rudder to correct for it. Final Approach Once established on final, adjust your heading to maintain the extended centerline. Hold this heading if you are flying the approach using the crab method. This puts you at risk of an accelerated stall.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 12, 2024

Since the Beech 18 is a tailwheel airplane, this required the pilot to bend over, lift up the elevator, and inspect the trim tab actuator rods exiting from the underside of the elevator. When I got to the tail section, I reached for the elevator to inspect the trim tab actuators, but hesitated.

Airplanes 70

Airplanes Runway Lift Tail 70

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

The Rifle ASOS recorded a gust of 43 mph from the south: a 100-degree shift in direction, putting it right on his tail. There were some patches of moderate lift and sink as would be expected on a normal summer soaring day. Sometimes you fly through virga and you can even find yourself in lift.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Final approach, runway 28, Block Island State Airport. The extra precautious were probably unnecessary; Warrior 481 lifted off quickly and climbed skyward with plenty of runway remaining. At one point, I suggested that the cloud in front of us looked like some kind of sleek, twin tailed fighter jet. "I Photo by Alicia.

Runway 52

Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Before I know it, we were on our final approach. The camera view of both the landing gear and tail is really an additional bonus especially for aircraft enthusiasts like myself. The flight Map Camera (tail section) Camera view (landing gear section) The safety video featuring a famous local dancer. We were on our way!

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Airlines 59