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Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
The automatic pilot (autopilot) has to be one of aviations finest technological inventions. Largely gone are the days when pilots had to manually control their aircraft from engine start-up to shut down by keeping their hands rigidly fixed on the controls at all times. What is an autopilot?
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 5, 2025
During the First World War, many companies that produced peacetime products shifted towards contributing to the war effort. To lead Sage’s aeronautical department, the company hired gliding pioneer and test pilot Eric Gordon England, and designer Clifford Tinson. England and Tinson responded with the Sage Type 3.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. 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.
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Whether you’re new to short field landings or a pilot needing a refresher, this essential guide is for you. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights.
Pilot Institute
JULY 12, 2024
Even the best of pilots can mess up sometimes. But for new pilots, it can be tough to figure out where it all went wrong. Watch out for some common mistakes, such as over-controlling and reacting incorrectly to visual cues. Your aircraft may have recommended V-ref speeds for different aircraft weights.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Tasked with creating an aircraft that could meet the Navy’s evolving and often shifting requirements, Petty and his team faced an uphill battle. The wings were metal structures covered with fabric, a common practice that balanced strength and weight considerations. Leading the design team was British engineer G.
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? Rudder: Full opposite input to the spin direction.
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