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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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Our previous articles […] The post What are the Best Flight Simulator Controls – Yokes, Throttles, and Rudder Pedals appeared first on Thrust Flight. With the suggestions made here, you can make your home simulator into anything you want it to be.

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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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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

Photo by NASA The impetus for the program came from issues the Navy had encountered with inadvertent spin entries, which were traced back to the aircrafts aileron rudder interconnect system. The aircraft also participated in studies involving low-altitude flight with asymmetric engine thrust.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Robert Buck, whose books North Star Over My Shoulder and Weather Flying should be required reading yearly for pilots, pointed out that in his career, which spanned from World War II to retiring as a 747 captain, he could usually size up a fellow pilot’s abilities before they even got airborne.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

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. Because showing sound judgment and preparation is part of what makes a good pilot. The post Power-off Stall: Recovery Steps Made Easy appeared first on Pilot Institute.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

On October 8, 1883, a significant moment in aviation history unfolded when French brothers Albert-Charles Tissandier and Gaston Tissandier piloted the first-ever airship powered by electricity. Its total weight, including the pilots and equipment, was 2,734 lbs. meters, had a gas capacity of 1,060 cubic meters. Model (scale 1:50).

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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? Adverse yaw is a side effect of aileron use, countered by rudder input. The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. What Is an Aileron?

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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. Porpoising can also be caused by improper airspeed control.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Robert Buck, whose books North Star Over My Shoulder and Weather Flying should be required reading yearly for pilots, pointed out that in his career, which spanned from World War II to retiring as a 747 captain, he could usually size up a fellow pilot’s abilities before they even got airborne.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Key Takeaways Slow flight trains pilots to handle the aircraft at speeds just above stalling. Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. That’s why it’s crucial for pilots to learn aircraft control at low speeds. Pilots use reference stalling speeds instead.

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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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Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

I’ve been flying jets for years as a corporate pilot, but not real jets to some … like fighter jets. When opportunity knocked with an offer to fly an Aero Vodochody L–39 Albatros (one “s” in the Czech spelling)—a single-engine bird still used as a basic trainer for some nation’s fighter pilots—I jumped at the chance.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. A pilot must consider several things before landing. Brief that you will use the right rudder to align the aircraft straight with the runway and the left aileron to counteract drift.

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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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Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

The Boeing 747-8 has a lot of great (to me) new features, such as autostart, autotuning of navigation aids, and automatic anti-ice: a lot of things that make a pilot’s life easier. Our trainer, a former military and aerobatics pilot, teaches us. I struggle to fly a nice approach, coordinating my rudder and thrust.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly. Newton’s Third Law helps pilots and engineers improve flight safety and aircraft performance. Thrust (how it moves forward). That force is called thrust. Thrust relies on Newtons Third Law as well.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

1910 Hartman monoplane (Adam Estes) By 1910, the Hartman monoplane was completed, and on May 10, 1910, at 5:00am, its 21-year-old pilot took off for a short hop in the presence of five witnesses (Henry Boyle, William Rheinschmidt, Tom Green, Hamey Winkler, and Will Apligate) at the Burlington Golf Course. Dittmer at the controls.

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Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The take-off and the en-route climb to the planned cruising altitude of 37,000ft (11,280m) was uneventful, with the first officer as the flying pilot. Haynes asked that Fitch assume control of the engine throttles, by kneeling between the two forward-facing pilot seats. The plane entered a descending right-hand turn.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We learn all about aerodynamics, thrust, drag, lift, and gravity, study flight manuals, emergency procedures, and FARs, take oral exams and check rides, and constantly review everything we can find about flying. The pilot now nervously reported that he was almost out of fuel and wasn’t there anything closer.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ask a pilot how many V-speeds exist, and youll get an answer anywhere between Whats a V-speed? In other words, V-speeds serve as critical benchmarks that guide pilots in managing the aircrafts performance and ensuring safety. and Probably a thousand. In this article, well explain everything you need to know about V-speeds.

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Airspeed Junkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

They have powerful turbine engines that create thrust. However, rear fins stabilize the aircraft, and rudders allow the jet to turn. And when the pilot wants to slow down, they will use an air brake. In addition, they have two engines F414-GE-400 which can give a static thrust of 22,000 pounds (9,977 kg) each.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 29, 2024

From daring rescues of downed pilots as enemy forces closed in to handling a crazed water buffalo aboard a C-123K transport, seasoned veterans share their unforgettable and extraordinary experiences. As the new guy pilot, I was assigned the Number Two position in a four-ship formation, our flight leader’s right wingman. What the….?

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Power-off stalls can be anxiety-inducing for student pilots when they first experience them. Stalling with a high-power setting takes more effort since there is thrust and a high-energy slipstream from the propeller, which prevents boundary layer separation. There are very obvious indications the pilot receives of an impending stall.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 18, 2025

After the film was completed, pilot Wilson “Connie” Edwards acquired most of the aircraft and had them shipped to his ranch in Big Spring, Texas. Randy Malmstrom photo] The tail fin has been made asymmetrical as per the late Bf 109 specifications (unlike that of the smaller Buchn rudder and vertical stabilizer).

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 7, 2025

For pilots, memorable experiences are a combination of the where and when along with the what and the whom. Plane & Pilot associate editor Cayla McLeod is the youngster who, you might be surprised, isnt all about the latest stuff. Although todays airline pilots might scoff at the DC-3, true aviators could never.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When spelled geoduck it represents a grotesque, oversized mollusk, or clam to we pilot simpletons. Much depends on the aircraft’s weight, pilot skill and, surprisingly, “how much abuse you want to experience. Checking the oil is the main attraction to the pilot. The airplane will handle more than you want to.”

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Both aircraft were the product of a design team led by Mervyn O’Gorman, the factory superintendent at Farnborough with Geoffrey de Havilland serving as chief engineer and test pilot. 2 had a two-man crew consisting of a pilot, sitting in the rear position, for balance reasons, and an observer, in the front seat, between the wings.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

One of the most reliable aircraft for training is the Piper Seminole, a twin-engine plane that offers hands-on experience for future pilots. Section 1: Getting to Know the Piper Seminole The Piper Seminole is a versatile twin-engine aircraft frequently used for flight training, particularly for pilots advancing to multi-engine ratings.

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