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?
Air Facts
MAY 7, 2025
Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. It was common practice for tower controllers to monitor the area control centre enroute frequency. It was a winter night shift in a Western Ontario air traffic control tower.
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 3, 2025
The windsock is normally placed next to a runway or helipad so that you can easily see it when lined up for takeoff or coming in for a landing. It is your responsibility to evaluate wind conditions before selecting a runway for takeoff or landing. The best windsocks strike a balance between weight and strength.
Fear of Landing
APRIL 18, 2025
Last week I wrote about the Fokker F27 mk 500 Friendship that came off the runway at take-off at Bournemouth Airport. They started the engine at the stand and taxied to the taxiway leading to the runway for their flight to Coventry, which was uneventful. As he reached the side of the aircraft, he saw the aircraft slowly shift forward.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
Lets go back to that time in postwar GA when the sands shifted quickly. The Ercoupe was designed with only two controls, roll and pitch, so it couldnt be kicked out in a crosswindit had to withstand landing in a crab. There were 23 runway loss of control (RLOC) events. We found six runway overrun accidents.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
The term avionics an amalgamation of aviation and electronics encompasses all electronic systems used to monitor, control, or operate an aircraft. This shift from analog to digital redefined pilots roles, turning them from reactive operators into proactive system managers. The Apex is offered on the Pilatus PC-12 NG.
Flying Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft.
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