Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller. It gives you more precise control of the aircraft than a mouse. Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox.

Rudder 96

Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

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.

Weather 52

Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 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. The engine creates thrust by burning fuel.

Horizontal Stabilizer 52

Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Air Traffic Control Lift 52

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. The plane entered a descending right-hand turn.

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 301

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. Clear communication with air traffic control (ATC) is essential at this stage to receive landing clearance and avoid conflicts with other aircraft.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52