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Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket – Chasing Mach 2

Vintage Aviation News

They flew a total of 313 missions, collecting invaluable data on pitch stability, lift, drag, and buffeting in transonic and supersonic flight. Crossfield flew the Skyrocket 20 times, collecting critical data on longitudinal and lateral stability. In 1953, U.S. Both aircraft display early examples of swept-wing airfoils.

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The Fenestron Factor: Cabri G2 Crash in Gruyéres

Fear of Landing

Then he filled out a flight plan with their intended route to head to Jaunpass – Lenk – Col du Pillon – Aigle – Lausanne and then back to Gruyére. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter. They crashed into a field east of the runway, breaking the skids off.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

Aerotime

As the engines spool up, the crew will initially increase the power slightly to stabilize the engines and ensure that they power up as commanded, before increasing to full power and releasing the brakes, propelling the aircraft down the runway.

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Top DJI Alternatives: The Best Drones for Every Budget

Pilot Institute

Gimbal stabilization is another element to pay attention to. Flight Performance Battery life is a top component here, as longer flight times enable more extended flight activities. Look for intelligent flight modes that can automatically recognize subjects or offer gesture controls for easy self-recording.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Note that because of current LSA rules, the RV-12 can be flown on an instrument flight plan but cannot be flown in actual instrument conditions. Sure, there are the removable wings and an unusual-for-an-RV stabilator out back for pitch control, but there’s nothing revolutionary in the concepts or execution.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace: A. Is required to file a flight plan C. Example question No. Must use a visual observer B. Is required to receive ATC authorization Correct answer: C Example question No.

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“Totally a visibility issue.”

Fear of Landing

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. The pilot was instrument rated and the flight was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan: that is, they did not have to stay visual for the flight.