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From Analog to Digital

Plane and Pilot

Aviation then was a realm of VOR needles, paper charts, and the pure joy of stick-and-rudder flight. Here’s how the landscape has evolved since that first flight. The scent of avgas, the hum of the 4-cylinder engine, and my instructor’s calm guidance defined that day. The GPS revolution changed that.

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Aviation Winds Types Explained: A Pilot’s In-Depth Guide

Air

Crosswind: The Sideways Challenge A crosswind blows across your intended flight path , being most critical during the takeoff and landing phases. Pilots must use specific techniques, applying rudder and aileron inputs, to maintain directional control and keep the aircraft aligned.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad.