Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has confirmed that the aircraft has completed its first tethered piloted flight. Additional stages include wingborne or conventional flight (CTOL) and piloted transition flight.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

MBekir / Shutterstock.com The person behind the project was an engineer named Richard Whitcombe who found his wingtip inspiration when he noticed that “birds in flight curled their wingtip feathers upward when seeking greater lift”.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A total of 14 groups representing a broad range of pilots is asking the FAA to defer a new medical certification policy that could dramatically increase the number of denials issued. 1 the agency will deny medicals to pilots whose deferrals are not accompanied by all the required examinations and paperwork.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Pilots avoid vortices by maintaining safe separation and adjusting flight paths. This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

Every pilot must master stall recognition and recovery techniques. Stalls Cause a Loss of Lift A stall is not related to engine failure. This misunderstanding can lead to confusion and, in some cases, accidents, as some pilots concentrate on engine performance instead of addressing the actual problem, a loss of lift.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. a jet engine) for lift at low speed but non-rotating surfaces (i.e., wings) at higher speeds.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 23, 2024

At 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas on October 22, 2024, the FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced the introduction of the ‘powered-lift’ category, thus paving the way for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must hold in order to fly eVTOL aircraft. leading the way in commercializing UAM.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Many explanations on websites, videos, and even some textbooks oversimplify or misrepresent the true mechanics of lift. In reality, lift generation involves both Bernoullis principle and Newtons third law working together. Read on to understand Bernoullis principle and how it relates to lift the right way.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 20, 2025

However, staff in the control tower who had noticed the error made by the pilots filed an immediate safety report with the authorities. RELATED First PIA flight to Paris in four years departs Islamabad after EU ban lifted The post PIA under safety spotlight again as aircraft lands on closed runway in Lahore appeared first on AeroTime.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 22, 2024

High time ATPs and IFR rated commercial pilots will likely be the first to train as eVTOL line pilots as the industry moves toward revenue service under a broad set of rules and regulations announced Tuesday. Each one will require a type rating after certification so the new rules spend a lot of pixels on pilot training.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is expanding its training fleet by more than five dozen Diamond aircraft, according to the manufacturer. “This strategic expansion ensures that LIFT Academy continues to offer industry-leading training, preparing our students with a seamless transition to their careers as airline pilots.”

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Vertical Aerospace announced on February 4, 2025, that it had successfully completed Phase 2 in its piloted flight test program for its VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft. Vertical Aerospace started its piloted thrustborne tests in early January 2025 at Cotswold Airport (GBA), in England, and has since performed more than 30 piloted flights.

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Stability Lift Pilot Aviation Technology 300

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

The Starships lifting surface was positioned aft of the horizontal stabilizer, making stalls unlikely. The Starships lifting surface was positioned aft of the horizontal stabilizer, making stalls unlikely. The forward surface would stall first, causing the nose to dip slightly and preventing the main wing from stalling.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

CDT, a Beech Baron lifted off from Runway 35 at Lubbock Executive Airpark in Texas (F82). The 26-year-old pilot was the plane’s only occupant and was pronounced dead by first responders at 12:06 p.m. The pilot, a homebuilder with a young family, had landed at 11:11 a.m. on march 17, 2023, at 11:37 a.m. By 11:40 a.m.

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Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 22, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI The private pilot practical test is the finish line to getting your private pilot certificate and being able to fly as a licensed pilot. Lets look at four common private pilot oral exam questions and see how you can ace them! As a private pilot, youre going to be flying in a variety of airspaces.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A flat spin is a thrilling (and potentially dangerous) flight phenomenon that pilots must prepare for. In reality, flat spins can challenge even experienced pilots, making it important for you to understand what they are and how to handle them. Ready to become a safer pilot? Let’s get started!

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It might sound a bit scary, but its a valuable skill for a pilot to master. Pilots must adapt their approach and landing technique during flap failure. When landing without flaps, pilots must adjust their techniques to compensate for higher approach speeds, a shallow descent angle, and longer landing distances.

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Aerotime

MARCH 17, 2025

If we look at the flight training segment of the market alone, there is the unescapable fact that the aviation industry will need to train approximately 600,000 pilots over the course of the next two decades. It also has double slotted flaps to enhance lift and control when landing, as well as non-exploding fuel tanks.

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

The IndiGo jet touched down three seconds after the lift off. The pilot in command continued the approach and landing and followed (air traffic control) instructions,” the spokesperson was quoted to have said.

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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the powered-lift design,” the FAA airworthiness criteria read. This is a critical step as Archer continues to ramp up its ‘for credit’ testing with the FAA and prepares to begin its piloted flight testing later this year.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Yet, improvements in vertical-lift technology are still coming fast. Since we last looked at this field (Pro Pilot, Feb 24, p 28), helicopters have grown sleeker and more efficient, incorporating new materials and using advanced manufacturing methods. In all, the pilots workload plummets to levels not seen before.

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Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

Video clips shared by airline crash data evaluation company JACDEC on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) show that one of the aircraft’s four engines started emitting flames as the plane lifted from the runway. All 450 passengers and 18 crew members were evacuated safely.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

It was following this exchange that Rivas attempted to open an exit door by lifting the handle, only to be struck with a coffee pot by a second flight attendant and subsequently restrained by other passengers. Audio between the aircraft pilot and air traffic control also revealed that the convict attempted to enter the flight deck.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024 iPad Pilot News The team at iPad Pilot News has spent hundreds of flying hours researching and testing the best apps, gear, and accessories for iPad pilots. Explore even more iPad pilot gifts at Sportys.com. Infinite Flight is the most popular among pilots.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As winter continues, icing conditions present a serious challenge for pilots. Pilots must remain aware of changing conditions while airborne, adjust altitude or course if necessary, and sometimes even divert to alternative routes. Although de-icing is performed by specialized teams, pilots play a crucial oversight role.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Starting on your path to becoming a pilot might feel like stepping into the unknown. Let’s get you set up with what you need to begin your pilot journey. Key Takeaways Getting a pilot’s license requires a high school education or GED and passing a basic medical exam. What Are the Basic Requirements to Start Pilot Training?

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 24, 2025

Once the airplane has reached a point where it nearly stalls or loses lift, youll initiate a pivot or turn. How to Execute a Stall Turn To execute a stall turn, the pilot enters a vertical climb with full power, which will cause the airspeed to drop. The aircraft doesnt actually stall because it pivots before it loses too much lift.

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

The UK suspended flights of all Pakistan-based airlines, including PIA, in 2020 following safety concerns raised after the revelation that PIA was employing pilots with falsified flying licenses.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. Its first-class team, led by Ian Waghorn, ensures that pilots leave the training program feeling confident, competent, and safe in their new or new-to-them GameBird.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Wing Control: Flaps, slats, and ailerons change the chord line, impacting lift and control. There are many styles of the wing, including: Straight wings Swept wings Delta Wings Elliptical wings Tapered Straight Wing These wings all generate lift. As a general rule, the greater the angle of attack, the more lift the wing produces.

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Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

The UK suspended flights of all Pakistan-based airlines, including PIA, in 2020 following safety concerns raised after the revelation that PIA was employing pilots with falsified flying licenses.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Of course, as those who begin the journey well know, becoming a pilot is about far more than just logging flight hours. There are lots of milestones worth celebrating in aviation, and it isnt as if there are not plenty of tools, equipment, and, lets face itluxuries pilots could use.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 1, 2023

LIFT Academy has partnered with Sporty’s to provide online training courses to its students. LIFT Academy students will be provided a range of valuable resources including including Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course, Instrument Rating Course, Commercial Pilot Course, and Garmin G1000 Checkout Course.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Davis Wing allowed for higher speeds and added lift at relatively low angles of attack. Bill Wheatley, Consolidated’s Chief Test Pilot, co-pilot George Newman, and flight engineers Jack Kline and Bob Keith. The crew of four was comprised of William B.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check, either in an actual aircraft, or in a simulator, every six to 12 months. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check every six to 12 months.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 8, 2025

A delay of just under 90 minutes might not sound that bad, except for on one major issue Berlin Airport has a strict midnight curfew, and no planes can land after that time, until its lifted at 5AM. So the pilots were hauling you-know-what, and seemed to be making really good time. So it was a race against the clock.

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