WayMan
MAY 25, 2025
Wings: The Source of Lift The wings are what make fixed-wing flight possible. 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). These show everything from airspeed and altitude to heading and navigation data.
Pilot's Life Blog
MARCH 15, 2024
The cockpit, also called the flight deck, is where pilots use electronic flight instruments as part of a primary flight display. For example, if the right aileron rises and the left aileron goes down, the aircraft will change directions.
AeroSavvy
AUGUST 20, 2021
An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. Upgraded wheel pants, flap and aileron seals, vortex generators, and a 3-bladed prop have been added. For this trip, the middle row seats were removed to make the cabin a 1st class four-seater.
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