Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Managing these elements requires continuous adjustments by the pilot to maintain stability and control. Helicopter Controls Helicopter pilots utilize three main controls: the cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals. Helicopters require constant control adjustments, while airplanes rely on aerodynamic stability.

Torque 52

Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. Watch out for torque effect (especially if you are in high-powered aircraft) since the increase in power can cause the nose to yaw to the left. Buffeting is like flying in rough, choppy air.

Stability 52

Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52

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. What Is Aircraft Stability? Stability is the aircrafts tendency to maintain its attitude or orientation. Lateral stability depends on the aircrafts design.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90