Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Why its important: This biography rightfully frames the Wrights as systematic inventors who used a disciplined approach to engineering challenges. Langewiesches approach favors straightforward diagrams and plain language, and was long a staple flight training resource that remains relevant.

Rudder

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

Sports and the Pilot When a coworker complained about a student pilot who kept his feet flat on the floor in the airplane instead of on the rudder pedals, I was reminded of an exercise my childhood soccer coach taught us to learn ball control. This is akin to stomping on a rudder rather than applying control pressures.

Rudder

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Some devices also offer a basic level of rudder and throttle control. The twist grip allows control of the aircraft’s rudder by rotating the joystick handle. A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller.

Rudder

CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

Heres what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). How to Perform: Enter a turn (e.g.,

Aileron

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. Just before touchdown, the captain used right rudder to “de-crab” the aircraft and landed smoothly in the touchdown area.

Crosswind

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Primary Flight Controls The primary controls of a small plane are the yoke, rudder pedals, and throttle. Rudder pedals help manage yaw, which keeps the aircraft aligned during turns or crosswinds. Our approach guarantees youll be comfortable handling any maneuver when flying a small plane, even in challenging conditions.

Weather

Flying Magazine

JULY 3, 2025

As late afternoon approached, I was expecting a call about what hotel we would be in that night. Rudder trim fixes the yaw issue, but surprisingly we do not have a single caution or warning light. The yaw from the asymmetrical thrust was now gone, and the rudder needed to be retrimmed. The call came, but not as expected.

Knot

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 14, 2025

Three PBY-5A Catalinas of Patrol Squadron VP-73 approaching Reykjavk, Iceland, 23 Mar 1942. Note the red and white rudder stripes that were authorized for barely four months. It was pressed into service right away, joining VP-73 as aircraft number 9. Notably, it was the first PBY to sink a U-boat. Photo US Navy.

Cockpit

Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

The batteries provided so much cranking power that both cold and hot starts never even approached engine temperature limits. Walkaround Approaching the E1000 AX one gets a sense of its true size—it is 35 feet, 10 inches long and 12 feet, 10 inches tall, with a 43-foot wingspan. Recurrent training is annual.

Rudder

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

At first, I didn’t have a whole lot to do with it because I was busy with other stuff, but the squadron needed a maintenance officer, so they approached me, and I was happy to help. There is a rudder bar for the co-pilot, but a pilot in training cannot taxi the aircraft.

Airplanes

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Coordinate with the rudder to prevent adverse yaw and keep the turn balanced. Rolling Out: As you approach your desired heading, smoothly release the bank and return the aircraft to level flight. Coordination Difficulties: Keeping the turn coordinated with proper rudder and aileron use can be tricky at first.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

Intro Flight Season approaches. To introduce the customer to taxiing, the CFI can demonstrate the rudders and brakes then have the customer fold their arms on their chest and use the pedals to taxi while the instructor controls the throttle. Heres what to expect.

Weather

Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

According to witness statements given to the NTSB, “the airplane made a normal approach to the runway, and when it was over the end of the runway, it leveled off about 50 [feet] above the runway and flew straight down the runway for several hundred feet. The rudder was intact, although the bottom of the control was crushed.

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This regimented approach can be beneficial for students pursuing aviation as a full-time career, as it is often designed to meet airline and professional pilot training standards. Your instructor will introduce you to the basic components of the aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, ailerons, rudder, elevator, and landing gear.

Aileron

Flying Magazine

JULY 18, 2025

It has compatibility with third-party flight displays, envelope protection, and full approach coupling. At the heart of Atlas is a GPS/SBAS flight management system that meets TSO-C146c for full SBAS/LPV approach guidance, plus it is an approved GPS position source for ADS-B. It also saves panel space and significantly reduces weight.

Flight Deck

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Adverse yaw is a side effect of aileron use, countered by rudder input. Unlike the elevators and rudder mounted close to the fuselage, the ailerons location at the end of the long, thin, and flexible wings makes them much more prone to flutter. This is where the rudder comes in. What Is an Aileron?

Aileron

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. Like most homebuilts and many SLSAs, the RV-12 steers on the ground via differential braking, but the good-sized rudder does contribute if you have a bit of wind.

Airplanes

Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Just remember the acronym PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite of the spin, and Elevator forward. The nose pitches up, sometimes aggressively because of how the airplane was trimmed on final approach and all your flaps are generally still down (lots of lift there). So how do you recover from a spin? What happens next?

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

This didnt correct the problem sufficiently, so the tail was completely revised, giving the horizontals dihedral and capping each with a large oval fin and rudder arrangement much like that of its Consolidated stablemate, the B-24 Liberator. The hull was also redesigned to improve hydrodynamic performance.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Aircraft Controls: Primary ControlsAilerons, Elevators, Rudder The three primary flight controls ailerons , elevators, and rudderare essential for piloting an aircraft. The rudder, also on the tail, adjusts yaw, which affects left and right turns. Ailerons, located on the wings, control the plane’s roll.

Aileron

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

Often, a contract second pilot’s job is to shut up, make good radio calls and be snappy with the baggage, so I wasn’t sure what to say as we approached Lake Michigan. A photograph of the airplane revealed that the bottom of the rudder was substantially damaged. I finally spoke up and asked if we had a plan.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

A power-off 180 is a critical maneuver that simulates an engine failure on final approach, requiring pilots to glide the aircraft and execute a precise 180-degree turn to a safe landing spot. Maintain the proper approach speed to maximize glide distance, typically the best glide speed for your aircraft.

Pilot

CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

Here’s what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). How to Perform: Enter a turn (e.g.,

Aileron

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

This leads to unstable approaches, excessive pitch changes, and increased workload in the cockpit. Struggling with Crosswind Landings The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with crosswind landings due to incorrect rudder use or improper control inputs. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

For climbing, full or recommended climb power is usually employed, and for descent or landing approach, a power setting that produces the desired descent rate is selected. Putting your right foot on the rudder pedal and neutralizing the ailerons cancels the drag and the VS1 goes up a little more.

Descent

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Flight controls mean ailerons, elevator, and rudder, of course, but on some airplanes, if the trim is mis-set, the plane might be difficult or impossible to control. In my glass-cockpit airplane, on an instrument approach, there are a number of things to be set and to look out for. But there are variations from plane to plane.

Airplanes

Northstar VFR

MARCH 30, 2025

Use rudder appropriately to prevent slipping or skidding through turns. Lets take a look at these ground reference maneuvers: 1. Avoid jerky movementseverything should be gradual. Scan for traffic. These maneuvers are usually done in practice areas where other aircraft may be nearby. Fly coordinated.

Groundspeed

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Power-off stalls mimic a stall during the flight’s approach and landing phase. On final approach, it can be the difference between recovering and crashing. Initiating a Power-off Stall Now, let’s dive into the stall: Reduce Power Simulate Approach Descent Watch for Stall Warnings 1. Why should this matter to you?

Descent

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Rudder The rudder is the panel on the vertical part of the aircrafts tail. This is where the rudder comes in. If you press the left pedal, the rudder turns to the left. Oncoming airflow hits the protruding rudder and deflects to the left ( action ). Youll often use the rudder to prevent unwanted yaw.

Torque

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

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Skills Developed: It enhances coordination and control precision, forcing students to make small, deliberate inputs on the yoke and rudder. Types of Stalls: At Leopard Aviation, we cover power-on stalls, simulating situations like takeoff stalls, and power-off stalls, similar to approach or landing configurations.

Pilot

Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

Its easy to imagine reading the NTSB report about an influencer on YouTube or Instagram who crashed while livestreaming on final approach (Can I land in a 40-knot crosswind? This is a great way to refresh your stick and rudder skills, practice old fashioned situational awareness, and (no less importantly) have fun.

Weather

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

After a low pass for the public and the press that had gathered to watch, Captain Thomas made the approach on runway 36 north. (Historic Chicago) On September 28, 1992, the Boeing 727 took off from Chicagos OHare International Airport on the short flight to Meigs.

Cockpit

AV Web

MAY 11, 2025

I confirmed that my IFR currency was legal and logged, but others noticed that I had only flown ILS approaches during the past year and only one or two GPS procedures when it was severe clear. ” and “Can I legally and safely shoot this approach?” This subject covers questions like “Are we legal for this takeoff?”

Air Traffic Control

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Just to be clear, although I avoid flying in “hard” IFR, all of my IFR practice includes approaches to minimums, go-arounds, and holding patterns—just in case. When you discover too late that the old rudder lock doesn’t fit the new rudder… The local hardware store had pool noodles, PVC tubing, and rope.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In addition to repairing the left gear leg, the right gear and rudder were removed for recovering. Andrews eyes and smile were growing big as we approached the plane in silence. With the airplane up on blocks and tied down in the hangar, I sent Andrew a photo. Looks good with retracts, he replies. Still have Raggmop on the door.

Airplanes

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) A busy Class B airport? The result?

Pilot