Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

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. As a result, the first autopilot was developed to introduce an element of control on the trajectory of airplanes. What is an autopilot?

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 313

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 5, 2025

During the First World War, many companies that produced peacetime products shifted towards contributing to the war effort. The prototype, along with a second example, was modified with smaller vertical tail surfaces and some of the aircraft’s overall weight was reduced, leading to the aircraft gaining an additional 4 mph.

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Weight-Shift-Control Tail Airplanes Rudder 98

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

[James Kightly] One of Louis Blriot’s major achievements, and one he deserves credit for, was his control system. In the pre-1910 period there were numerous variations in the ways people developed to control their aircraft. An example of the Blriot control system on display in Londons Science Museum.

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Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Aileron Airplanes 78

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.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

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.

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Weight-Shift-Control Aviation Technology Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways A flat spin is a dangerous, level-flight spin with reduced control effectiveness. PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. A flat spin happens when the center of gravity shifts too far aft (toward the tail), and the aircraft’s rotation becomes more horizontal. Let’s get started!

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Center of Gravity Weight-Shift-Control Aileron Rudder 98