Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

As seen from the aircrafts tail, the vortex rotates in the anti-clockwise direction on the right wingtip and the clockwise direction on the left wingtip. Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. If youre flying low enough to be in ground effect, the vortex isnt able to fully develop.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

More vintage cred: a V-tailed Beechcraft Bonanza! An observation of salt stains on my hangar floor ultimately led to the fire department hosing off the entire 4,800 foot long runway. The Globe Swift taxied for departure while flashing us its distinctively toothy grin. Oh, because of the purple. Still.not cool.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. Otherwise the traditional high-wing, twin-engine flying boat layout suggested itself on practical grounds.

Airplanes 77

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 77

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I spotted something new incongruously placed in the Curtiss hangar. He's at full takeoff power and he's got the tail up! ORA does not fly their pioneer era aircraft above the treetops, but the Pusher climbed out of ground effect and flew along the runway before setting back to the turf at the far end. The Fokker D.VI

Airplanes 56

Airplanes Runway Pilot Aileron 56