Flight Training Central

MAY 7, 2024

As much as it seems sometimes that airplanes fly by magic, it’s important for every pilot to understand at least the basic fundamentals of aerodynamics. Understanding these concepts will create a smoother and safer pilot. The horizontal component of lift. The vertical component of lift. Centrifugal force.

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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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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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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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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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Fear of Landing

JANUARY 17, 2025

The 737 does not use Weight on Wheels (WoW) to enable the thrust reversers. The 737 thrust levers use a mechanical interlock that requires the lever be at the idle stop before the ‘piggy back’ reverse levers can be lifted to deploy reversers. I see no evidence of speed brakes deployed in what I’ve seen.

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Northstar VFR

MARCH 16, 2025

Left-turning tendencies are primarily caused by four aerodynamic effects:torque, spiraling slipstream, gyroscopic precession, and P-factor (asymmetric thrust).Each If uncorrected, it can cause a yawing movement to the left, requiring the pilot to use right rudder to maintain coordinated control. The result? A yawing force to the left.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re aiming for a private pilot license or seeking advanced certifications, Leopard Aviation provides personalized training programs to fit your schedule and goals. Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

These stories shine a light on the aircraft and test pilots that pushed the limits of aeronautical knowledge, many of them flying out of the legendary Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong Flight Research Center) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Research pilot John McKay flew it once in this form on September 17, 1956.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

On June 25, 2024, one of the new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototypes successfully completed its first tethered piloted flight marking a huge milestone for the company. Hybrid Air Vehicles The Airlander 10 relies on a combination of proven aerospace technologies such as traditional cylindrical airships and helium for lift.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Let us take you from first-time flyer to skilled pilot with personalized instruction designed for beginners like you. Understanding the Basics of Flight Principles of Flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag Flying a plane for the first time requires a basic understanding of the forces that make flight possible.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

The five-seater aircraft (pilot and four passengers) is pitched as an urban air taxi, with plenty of room for luggage. The prototype is designed as a piloted aircraft but the initial test flight in July 2023 was unmanned. The prototype lifted off, hovered and flew at a speed of 40 knots before landing.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

If the bank increases, the loss of vertical lift component tends to lower the nose. This is because the vertical component of thrust reduces the wing loading, and the propeller slipstream tends to maintain airflow over the center sections of the wings. During all turning stalls there is a tendency for the bank to increase.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This can cause you to lose lift. Remember Bernoulli’s Theorem and how lift is created. The loss of lift causes the aircraft to stall and lose altitude. How to Perform a Power-off Stall The FAA’s Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS) outline the procedure for performing a power-off stall.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. Pilots calculate density altitude to assess and compensate for changes in air density.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 6, 2024

Because birds were designed by God and he created them with high wings”- quote by the late John Frank, Cessna Pilots Association. You don’t have to hang around airports, airplanes or pilots very long until someone will crank up the high wing versus low wing debate. “Low wing airplanes were designed by the very devil himself.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

Landing an aircraft is often described as a blend of precision, practice, and intuitionyet even seasoned pilots can fall victim to common landing errors. From misjudging the flare to battling crosswinds, these mistakes can challenge pilots of all experience levels. This procedure should only be used when there is adequate airspeed.

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Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

It’s a rite of passage for pilots-in-training to hear these words come from their flight instructor repeatedly. The pilot can control the yawing of the plane by inputs on the rudder pedals. Some new student pilots think the rudder and vertical stabilizer are the same thing. The pilot controls the throttle to create thrust.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Air Force and NASA to explore using vectored thrust to transition from vertical and horizontal takeoffs to achieve level flight before making a vertical landing. It was also the first VTOL aircraft to use a jet thrust diverter system for vertical lift. He compared its glide rate to that of a Cessna 206.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While most equate this to improved landing distances, the flaps are particularly effective at reducing the takeoff distance by creating more lift. One very effective way to add more takeoff thrust is with a McCauley 80/42 seaplane propeller , a modification that’s a small fraction of the cost of installing a larger engine.

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 8, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI Whenever I’m in an airplane as a passenger or a pilot , I still marvel that this heavy machine can get off the ground, soar through the sky, and land at my destination. Lift We’ll start with my personal favorite — lift. Weight Now let’s talk about the flip side of lift — weight. Drag opposes lift.

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Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The pilot held instructor ratings for helicopter and instrument helicopter, with 872 hours flight time, of which 29 were on type. Five minutes later, about two miles south of Teterboro, the pilot said “What is going on here?” The controller asked if the pilot needed assistance but the pilot said no.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

What is pilot ground school? Its the first essential step in your journey to becoming a certified pilot. What Pilot Ground School Entails So, what is pilot ground school ? Its a crucial part of becoming a pilot. Air Law : Knowing the rules of the sky is essential for every pilot.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 11, 2024

This operation was carried out routinely with the little fighters launching from the airship, flying their mission, and then hooking up on a trapeze that lifted them inside the hull. The “Model 27,” as it was originally called, was powered by the experimental Westinghouse J34 jet engine, which produced 3,000 pounds of thrust.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Many aspiring pilots wonder whether flying a helicopter is harder than flying a plane. Understanding these differences helps pilots choose the right training path. Whether youre exploring what is an instrument proficiency check or considering advanced training, we ensure every pilot is confident in their journey.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. Why does this increase the lift?

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Key Takeaways Slow flight trains pilots to handle the aircraft at speeds just above stalling. That’s why it’s crucial for pilots to learn aircraft control at low speeds. Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. So, how do we increase lift to maintain altitude?

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring aviator or a professional pilot seeking your first turbine pilot job? In this blog post, we will guide you through the path from challenges to rewards, helping you navigate your way to success in the world of turbine pilot jobs. Warning Systems: pilots need to be aware of how their airplane type alerts them.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 29, 2024

The FAA continues to add new questions based on guidance from the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards. What are the reporting requirements for a pilot convicted of possessing and selling marijuana? What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect?

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Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

One of the first things an aspiring pilot learns in flight school is the various sections of an aircraft. If you’re wondering how to become a commercial pilot in Arizona , this in-depth guide to important aircraft parts will help in your pursuit. The engine creates thrust by burning fuel.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Whether you’re a military fighter pilot or a commercial one, you understand flying comprises many steps from takeoffs to landings. So, after the initial landing rollout, the plane taxis to another part of the runway or into the terminal until a pilot uses it again. It also keeps planes organized on the runway, but what is it exactly?

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

The common cockpit design allows pilots to transition between different Airbus aircraft with minimal additional training, enhancing operational flexibility. One of the standout features is its unique wing design with a high aspect ratio, which allows for improved lift and reduced drag, ensuring smoother and more efficient flights.

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Learn to Fly

JULY 11, 2024

What can pilots do to prevent this? During your student pilot training you are taught to rely on speed and the 1G stall speed to avoid stalls. Without an AOA indicator, the AOA is invisible to pilots. Of those fatal accidents, half involve stall/spin scenarios resulting in a crash. Types of angle of attack indicators.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Bennett, who focused on incorporating a rotor-driven lift system with conventional wings and engines for forward thrust. The Prototype The Fairey Rotodyne prototype XR942 made its first flight on November 6, 1957, with squadron Leader Ron Gellatly, an experienced test pilot. Three-view silhouette drawing of the Fairey Rotodyne.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. The fans are exposed by way of slidable surfaces that retract into the wing structure when commanded by the operating pilot. However, the Cavorite X7 uses a different approach.

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Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Descending rapidly, the pilots attempted to restart the engines repeatedly, finally managing to restart one engine at 12,000 ft. Heeding VAAs is important because they define areas of ash concentration that present dangers to aircraft, and that concentration is frequently too low for an ash cloud to be seen by a pilot from the cockpit.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying. The “Six” can seat 6 (pilot + 5 passengers) in a 2-2-2 seating configuration. Although not a problem for airliners, flying at high altitude airports presents challenges for pilots of small piston aircraft.

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