WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

They also become familiar with systems like the Flight Management System (FMS) and transponder , which helps air traffic control identify and track aircraft. The rudder helps control yaw (left or right movement of the nose), while the elevator manages pitch (up or down movement of the nose).

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Lift Thrust Tail Horizontal Stabilizer 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lift is generated by the wings as air flows over them, counteracting weight, which pulls the plane downward due to gravity.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This is the result of the flight crew performing a full and free movement check to ensure that all flight control surfaces (ailerons, rudder, elevators) are working correctly and the aircraft is fit to fly before taking to the air.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 273

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Clear communication with air traffic control (ATC) is essential at this stage to receive landing clearance and avoid conflicts with other aircraft. Managing the critical engine, which is the engine closest to the aircrafts wingtip, is key to reducing drag and maintaining control.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

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?

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Air Traffic Control Lift 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

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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Air Traffic Control Runway Pilot Approach 52