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Going Up and Going Down

Plane and Pilot

This climb speed is determined by minimizing the two sources of drag acting against the airplane. If speed is too low, meaning angle of attack is too high, induced drag builds up, as the wing is working extra hard to make lift. If speed is too fast, parasite drag becomes excessive, created from the increased wind resistance.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work! That means that the ailerons are not large enough to counter the roll.

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How to Execute a Power-Off 180: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pilots

Pilot's Life Blog

This is crucial to optimize your distance and control. Use ailerons and rudder together to maintain coordinated flight. Adjusting Bank Angle and Descent Rate: Control your descent by adjusting your bank angle and pitch. Be mindful of controlled or restricted airspace and coordinate with air traffic control as necessary.

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What are the Key Parts of a Plane?

WayMan

As air moves over the curved top surface of the wing and the flatter bottom, lift is generated, allowing the plane to rise. Wings also include movable surfaces like ailerons (used to roll the plane left or right) and flaps (used to increase lift at lower speeds, especially during takeoff and landing). Interested in Becoming a Pilot?

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What Is a Belly Landing? Causes, Risks, and Recovery

Pilot Institute

During certain phases of flight, you may retract the landing gear to reduce drag and improve climb performance. Landing gear systems are typically controlled hydraulically, electrically, or through a combination of both. Youre communicating with air traffic control and configuring for landing.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

Aerotime

You might spot the spoilers popping up from the top of the wing and the ailerons deflecting upwards and downwards on the rear of the wing. To the uninitiated, this can be alarming yet is a completely routine action for any pilot, whether they are flying a two-seat microlight or an Airbus A380.

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Exploring the Essential Sections of an Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

Most aircraft have an advanced flight management system that oversees critical systems in a multi-function display, including: Fuel usage Hydraulic control Electric motors The pilot will maintain these key parts of an airplane through various controls and large LCD screens inside the cockpit.