The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
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.
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Your First 10 Hours of Flight Training: What to Expect
Inflight Pilot Training
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Your instructor will introduce you to the basic components of the aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, ailerons, rudder, elevator, and landing gear. Youll also learn how to conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection, which involves checking fuel and oil levels, control surfaces, avionics, and the overall condition of the aircraft.
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Top 10 Mistakes Student Pilots Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 13, 2025
Poor Radio Communication Skills The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with radio communication, which can lead to misunderstandings with air traffic control (ATC) and other pilots. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously. Why It Happens: Lack of exposure to proper radio phraseology.
Exploring the Essential Sections of an Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide
Pilot's Life Blog
MARCH 15, 2024
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. What are the basic parts of this section?
What to Expect in Your First Flight Lessons
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 23, 2025
Listening to air traffic control (ATC) chatter was fascinating but challenging with the low-quality, borrowed headset I used. Taxiing procedures: Moving the aircraft to the runway involves steering with your feet using the rudder pedals. Its an unfamiliar but fun experience.
35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10
Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
The primary flight controls on the DC-10 (ailerons, rudder, elevators, spoilers) were all operated by hydraulic pressure and the first officer was quick to realize that his controls were unresponsive to his inputs. On checking the hydraulic fluid pressure and quantity gauges, he noticed that they all read zero.
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