One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

He was eventually dragged out of the bathroom. Theres a lot going on with this story Bottom line A man is suing United Airlines after a flight that he took several weeks back, while constipated. Long story short, he spent 30 or more minutes in the lavatory, and despite repeated requests to leave, he continued to say he needed more time.

Airlines 112

Airlines Airline Approach Pilot 112

Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes into holistic CO2 and energy comparisons. Energy is always required for acceleration, to overcome air drag, as well as rolling and friction resistance of wheels on road and rail, and for “lifting work”, i.e., working against gravity. Differently.

Drag 143

Drag Lift V Speed Airplanes 143

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 2, 2025

The origins of the P-51 Mustang trace back to a request from the Royal Air Force, which approached North American Aviation to produce P-40 Warhawks under license from Curtiss. Remarkably, the airframe was completed in just 102 days. The first production models were delivered to the RAF in October 1942.

Hangar 79

Hangar Drag Approach Pilot 79

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway. Shorter takeoff roll Higher induced drag Lower induced drag Correct! Denotes intersecting runways. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway. What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude?

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Aileron Pilot Drag 98

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Air Canada Pilot Strike Looms Two weeks after Air Canada pilots voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike, the likelihood of a work action is growing with a September 17 deadline rapidly approaching. ANA ‘s first B777 with low-drag Aeroshark film which supposedly reduces emissions entered service.

Pilot 273

Pilot Threshold Drag Airplanes 273

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. Thrust, produced by the engine, propels the plane forward, overcoming drag, which is the resistance caused by air. Our goal is to help you approach every landing with confidence.

Weather 52

Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases. Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Power-off stalls mimic a stall during the flight’s approach and landing phase. When the aircraft is in a high-drag configuration, a stall at a low altitude can be quite dangerous. On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. Why Practice Power-off Stalls?

Descent 52

Descent Approach AGL Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This experimental approach allowed engineers to test various rotor configurations and propulsion systems, laying the groundwork for future innovations in the industry. This forward-thinking approach demonstrated Sikorsky’s commitment to safety and operational efficacy in rotorcraft design. S-72 RSRA compound in flight.

Drag 119

Drag Knot Approach Tail 119

Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

carriers that serve Haiti and its capital Port-au-Prince will suspend service for at least 30 days after the FAA banned service to the country after at least one and likely more flights were hit by stray gunfire while on approach at PAP’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport. . – Haiti Flights All three major U.S.

Drag 130

Drag Airline Airlines Approach 130

Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

Add half the gust factor to final approach and touchdown speeds. We flew with 1,500 pounds of JP-4 that day, so our pattern speeds were: 180 KIAS in the final turn 160 KIAS on final approach 135 KIAS at touchdown Touch-and-go landings use 60% flaps; full stops use full flaps. Gusty winds? I have 230 gallons times 6.5

AGL 52

AGL Crosswind Final Approach Threshold 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Contingency planning is even more important for IFR pilots on cross-country flights where a cloud ceiling shift of 100 or visibility change of a mile can mean the difference between seeing the runway at the end of an instrument approach or having to go around and find another place to land.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Weather Approach Flight Plan 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Principles of Flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag Flying a plane for the first time requires a basic understanding of the forces that make flight possible. Thrust, produced by the engines, moves the plane forward, while drag, or air resistance, slows it down.

Aileron 52

Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 14, 2025

Drawing on Jons experience at the Skunk Works, which over the years had developed everything from the original P-80 jet fighter to the SR 71 Blackbird, this new design features a long, tapered fuselage, crescent-shaped wings, and elegant nose section designed to decrease cooling drag and increase induction pressure.

Airfoil 79

Airfoil Final Approach Drag Tail 79

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

As the airflow approaches the wing, the flow splits above and below the leading edge. They adjust wing camber, thickness, and aspect ratio to balance lift, drag, and stall characteristics for different aircraft roles. Designing for Efficiency While increasing airspeed boosts lift (per Bernoulli), it also increases drag.

Pilot 52

Pilot Lift Camber Airfoil 52

CFI Academy

MAY 12, 2025

Thats why at CFI Academy , we rely on a proven teaching method known as the PowerPitchPatience Framework a structured approach that simplifies slow flight instruction and builds pilot confidence from the very first attempt. Its where control precision, aircraft handling, and situational awareness meet. What Happens Without the Framework?

Drag 52

Drag Stability Approach Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 4, 2024

Manufactured by Grumman American, this AA-5 Traveler offers the simplicity of a 172 with a cruise speed approaching that of a similarly-powered Mooney. The smooth, bonded aluminum skin minimizes drag, enabling reasonably quick cruise speeds without the added insurance and maintenance expenses that come with retractable gear.

Drag 96

Drag Knot Approach Airplanes 96

CFI Academy

MAY 12, 2025

That’s why at CFI Academy , we rely on a proven teaching method known as the Power–Pitch–Patience Framework — a structured approach that simplifies slow flight instruction and builds pilot confidence from the very first attempt. It’s where control precision, aircraft handling, and situational awareness meet.

Drag 52

Drag Approach Stability Lift 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at less than the length of the wingspan above the surface. What is ground effect? a higher-than-normal angle of attack.

Density Altitude 105

Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For instance, an aircraft maintaining a steady IAS at 30,000 feet will have a faster TAS than at sea level due to reduced drag from thinner air. Then, check the altimeter to confirm that you’re holding your altitude, or approaching the altitude you want. This means less drag and faster ground speed.

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway. With the flight controls checked, the next thing you may notice (and indeed hear) is the extension of the flaps on the rear of the wing into the take-off position. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime.

Cabin Crew 271

Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 271

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Hence, the British Purchasing Commission (headed by Sir Henry Self) approached NAA to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the RAF. The fuselage was a mathematical marvel, designed using conic sections for smooth and low-drag surfaces, NA-73X being one of the first aircraft to showcase this feature.

Drag 116

Drag Payload Thrust Pilot 116

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization.

Lift 281

Lift Aviation Technology Cargo Drag 281

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

IFR Alternate Airport Planning Legal requirements for selecting an alternate airport Additional GPS Approach Considerations Which weather forecast should you use? Also, the destination airport must have at least one instrument approach procedure or an alternate airport will always be required.

Ceiling 98

Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

Air Facts

JANUARY 6, 2025

We had just been cleared for the ILS approach to runway 30R when a mayday was declared on frequency. We had already extended the gear and flaps to the approach setting. As the icing rapidly accumulated, we could tell the drag was multiplying at an alarming rate. My attention immediately tuned to the voice in my ear.

Drag 98

Drag Runway Approach Ceiling 98

Fear of Landing

JULY 19, 2024

They were approaching Bankstown when the first call was made on Bankstown Tower frequency. Pilot of VH-MYW : Bankstown …Tower, MYW is approaching the [undecipherable]. From the video, it seems that the pilot kept the landing gear stowed, which I presume was in order to reduce drag. The reservoir.

Runway 98

Runway Pilot Approach Drag 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

However, as the 1980s approached, so did the end of the T-37’s projected life cycle, and military leaders determined a more modern replacement was needed. It fulfilled primary trainer duties for more than 20 years and was modified to serve as a light ground attack aircraft in the form of the A-37 Dragonfly. As outlined in a U.S.

Horizontal Stabilizer 126

Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Tail Drag 126

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The approach controller gave them the current wind as 070 gusting 33 knots and let them know that a Boeing 737-800 had just landed. They began the approach, ready to go around if needed. Aircraft ground track As they approached the runway edge, the captain remembers reaching for the tiller, trying to keep them on the runway.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Rudder Knot Runway 52

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The system is well-suited for aircraft of any size, and offers low power consumption and reduced drag from its low-profile antenna. Applications range from complementing existing Ku-/Ka-band service in large cabins to introducing cabin Internet to small and medium-size aircraft. “Our

Jet 94

Jet Tail Drag Cockpit 94

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

They were interrupted by São Paulo Approach asking them to try a different radio frequency, as they had reported a slight echo on the frequency. Source: ATR Cold Weather Operations The flight crew contacted São Paulo Approach on the new frequency and received no response. Source: CENIPA The captain resumed the approach briefing.

Knot 104

Knot Approach Descent Weather 104

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

This clean sheet design approach allowed Airbus engineers to break free from the constraints of previous models and create an aircraft that embodies modern efficiency and performance. Additionally, the A350 features advanced wing designs and sharklets that maximize lift and minimize drag, further enhancing fuel efficiency.

Ceiling 96

Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

It reminded me of the ILS approaches that many Instrument-rated pilots do, ‘chasing needles’ when they fly oblivious of the “Flight by the Numbers.” But he had the habit of jamming power at the approach end of the runway and with a shove on the throttle, and a quick pull on the yoke, he would take off. The chase was on.

Knot 97

Knot Approach Pilot Runway 97

AV Web

DECEMBER 26, 2024

If theres a cold front approaching your departure airport, and you dont want to fly through it, stay on the ground. AIRCRAFT The old drag-racing sentimenttheres no replacement for displacementalso rings true in personal aviation. Itll soon pass overhead, and you can launch into clearing conditions.

Weather 52

Weather Airplanes Pilot Drag 52

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 25, 2024

Even the youngest DC-3s are approaching their 80th year – the older ones will soon reach their 90th. The distinctive Douglas Commercial nose is shown to great effect in this shot of Aero Legends’ Drag Em Oot. Photo by René Lig’on] The biggest player at Cherbourg airport, however, was the U.S. Air Force.

Airplanes 105

Airplanes Weather Drag Pilot 105

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. As is often the case with swept-wing jets, sometimes extra drag is required beyond gear and flaps. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

Crosswind 105

Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Drag : The aerodynamic force opposing the aircraft’s forward motion. This increases lift but comes at the cost of increased induced drag. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. As the aircraft approaches the target airspeed, add power to ensure you don’t slow down past it.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

It only takes a 10% increase in approach speed to increase the landing roll by 20%. These obstacles frequently affect the approach and missed approach paths. Plan your approach path carefully to eliminate large pitch and power changes. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Density Altitude Approach 52