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The Six Pack: Basic Flight Instruments

Pilot Institute

The stability of the spinning disc increases with an increase in mass or speed of the disc. The discs inside the mechanical gyros of aircraft instruments are constructed of heavy-duty materials to allow the disc to spin at very high speeds. This spinning disc will maintain a constant attitude as long as no external forces act upon it.

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How to Read an IFR Approach Chart

Pilot Institute

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) can, at times, feel like deciphering a complicated puzzle, especially when you’re staring at an approach chart filled with intricate details. This will give you a stabilized, manageable descent to the runway. That V represents the Visual Descent Point or VDP.

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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.

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Everything You Need To Know About Cessna Flight Training

Pilot's Life Blog

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, for instance, is celebrated for its stable flight characteristics and forgiving handling, which are crucial for novice pilots. Its high-wing design offers excellent visibility and contributes to its overall stability, making it an ideal choice for training environments.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

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