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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

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. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?

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Step-by-Step Guide to No-Flaps Landings for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Lift and Drag Modifications A no-flaps landing significantly reduces drag and lift, which is why the approach is flown at a higher speed. In such a situation, you need to maintain lift by adjusting the angle of attack and airspeed, which requires precise control. Pre-Landing Checklist 1. What should you do?

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White-Knuckle Affair

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The J-4, also known as a Cub Coupe, had been dropped off in Kennett for annual in 2008 by its then-owner and ended up becoming a permanent resident when Hurricane Ike stretched inland all the way to the Missouri Bootheel, lifting it from the ground and depositing it on top of the FBO’s maintenance hangar.

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How to Make a Perfect Soft Field Landing Every Time

Pilot Institute

On a normal landing, you’d pull the power over the threshold, begin your roundout, and flare around 10 feet AGL. When crossing the threshold, start reducing the power. The sudden loss of lift can cause the wheels to dig into the ground. After all, pilots become used to moving the power to idle when crossing the runway threshold.

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The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 4, Going Missed

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This meant that there would be no getting into Sodus unless the ceiling lifted. We broke out right at the missed approach point which is much too high and close to the runway threshold to make a normal landing. The ceiling lifted to 900 feet and even began to break up over Rochester. Still IFR, but barely.

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The Top 5 Best American-Made Drones

Pilot Institute

This weight threshold may not seem significant for users in the US, but it is particularly important in a European setting, as it allows for the drone to be used in urban or built-up areas. The cameras are mounted on a 2-axis gimbal that provides both mechanical and electronic image stabilization.

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Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

If it prevents you from landing close to the threshold, a short runway becomes even shorter. The aiming point at an actual short field should be as close to the threshold as is safe. Reducing lift puts more weight on the wheels. If you are below 5 knots of your target threshold speed, execute a go-around.