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.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

This leads to unstable approaches, excessive pitch changes, and increased workload in the cockpit. Why It Happens: Nervousness and lack of trust in the aircrafts stability. Struggling with Crosswind Landings The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with crosswind landings due to incorrect rudder use or improper control inputs.

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Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

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. Courtesy: Fairchild] The selection of twin vertical stabilizers for the T-46 is an interesting one.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Tail Drag 126

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, there are the removable wings and an unusual-for-an-RV stabilator out back for pitch control, but there’s nothing revolutionary in the concepts or execution. 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.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

These forces must work in harmony to maintain flight stability. 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 goal is to help you approach every landing with confidence.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

CABRI G2 SERVICE LETTER 12-001 Yaw control in approach It is recommended to keep this letter with the Flight Manual. In the event of an unintentional left yaw, the pilot must immediately apply right rudder, that is, firmly apply pressure on the right rudder pedal. The weather was clear. The helicopter continued rotating left.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 111

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. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime. Be sure to keep a good look out for it.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 273

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?

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Descent Approach AGL Lift 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach. The final approach speed for a soft field approach and landing should be the same as is used for a short field technique to minimuze float once you enter ground effect. Execute your soft field approach and landing with these steps: 1.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

Most fatalities occurred during takeoff, climb, and go-around rather than the approach to landing. Let’s take a look at how the pros train, and then consider our approach to stall and spin training with a focus on prevention. However, there are some airplanes where the approach to a stall is practiced in flight.

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Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Approach Pilot 83

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

This article dives into the most prevalent landing errors, shedding light on why they occur and how they can sneak into even the most carefully executed approaches. Ballooning can be dangerous because the height above the ground is increasing and the airplane may be rapidly approaching a stalled condition. Good landings take practice!

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

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.

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Cockpit Pilot Ceiling Rudder 95

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Everything seems to be going well on approach, and then out of nowhere, you feel the jolt. For most light aircraft, you should aim for a descent rate of 500 feet per minute on the final approach. You should use the rudder to do this. For example, The Cessna 172 has an approach speed of 65 knots with full flaps.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

If you master airplane attitude instrument flying, then everything else you will do that follows, from departure procedures to instrument approaches, will simply be combining your BAI skills with navigation. For heading corrections of five degrees or less, keep the wings level and use rudder pressure to change the heading.

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Descent Altimeter Airplanes Indicated Airspeed 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Adverse yaw is a side effect of aileron use, countered by rudder input. What Is Aircraft Stability? Stability is the aircrafts tendency to maintain its attitude or orientation. This means that they have to be effective enough to counter the aircrafts inherent lateral stability. This is where the rudder comes in.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Managing these elements requires continuous adjustments by the pilot to maintain stability and control. Control Mechanisms Airplane Controls In airplanes, pilots manage flight using three primary controls: the ailerons, elevator, and rudder. These controls work in harmony to navigate the aircraft through various flight maneuvers.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, there are the removable wings and an unusual-for-an-RV stabilator out back for pitch control, but there’s nothing revolutionary in the concepts or execution. 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.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Briefing A pre-landing briefing highlights essential points critical to the approach and landing phase. Brief that you will use the right rudder to align the aircraft straight with the runway and the left aileron to counteract drift. It also allows you to focus on flying during the last stages of the approach and landing.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. As the aircraft approaches the target airspeed, add power to ensure you don’t slow down past it. As you increase the throttle, anticipate the need to add more right rudder. Use the rudder to stay coordinated.

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Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 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. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Density Altitude Descent 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. The control yoke and rudder pedals offer precise control, contributing to the ease of flying.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests. Fixating on the runway numbers can lead to flying through treetops during the approach. Sometimes a nudging word is sufficient, but in other cases an adjustment of controls is required.

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Wind Shear Runway Crosswind Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests. Fixating on the runway numbers can lead to flying through treetops during the approach. Sometimes a nudging word is sufficient, but in other cases an adjustment of controls is required.

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Wind Shear Runway Crosswind Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. Rudder: Full opposite input to the spin direction. The problem is that the airflow from the propeller goes over the horizontal stabilizer, which produces a downward force (and causes the nose to pitch up). Ready to become a safer pilot? Let’s get started!

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Center of Gravity Weight-Shift-Control Aileron Rudder 98

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.

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Lift Torque Thrust Aileron 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. Upon his return, he reported that both right-hand and left-hand rear stabilizers had sustained damage.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 301

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers were made of wood and fabric, while the construction of the wing involved wooden spars and ribs, with metal leading edges inboard of the engine nacelles, plywood leading edges on the outer panels, and doped fabric on the trailing section.

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Aileron Tail Horizontal Stabilizer Cockpit 122

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

There, the dimensions of the two vertical stabilizers were increased, and a third stabilizer with no rudder was added to the tail to counteract yaw instability. Br 765 Sahara serial 502 makes its approach to RAF Odiham on September 18, 1968.

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Tail Cargo Stability Rudder 63

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. Poor Control Feel When the aircraft approaches a stall, the boundary layer separates from the wing. This requires rudder input to maintain directional control. Buffeting is like flying in rough, choppy air.

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Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 10, 2024

That same day, 40467 was given the squadron code 19, which was applied in block letters to the engine cowling, landing gear covers, fuselage sides, and the vertical stabilizer, where it was underlined with a white bar. The camouflage scheme is the standard Tri-Color scheme applied to U.S. Navy and U.S.

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Cockpit Tail Pilot Stability 128

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The previous CTs had a stabilator for pitch, where the new F2 uses a more conventional elevator and fixed horizontal stabilizer. With the F2, the rudder and vertical stabilizer are changed, with the rudder becoming a much smaller surface than before. Out back, theres an entirely new tail. Well see about that.

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Rudder Airplanes Aileron Crosswind 98

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But it was apparent the smallest Grumman flying boat was too small and full of quirks—the cabin door won’t open if the flaps are down, for example—to justify something approaching a direct copy. An elegantly simple rope system inside the fuselage raises and lowers the Gweduck’s water rudder mounted inside the base of the main rudder (right).

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Consider the Cherokee pilot in Wisconsin who approached too fast: “The pilot reported that during the landing at the destination airport, the airplane floated down the runway, landed long, and did not slow as expected. Neither one is good. IATA has made this a focus in recent years, with some positive results to show for it.

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Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The jaunty vertical fin and rudder enhance the fuselage lines, fitted with a fixed trim tab and aft position light. The broad stabilator carries an electrically adjustable balance tab. Clearing the final approach path, we extended full flaps and stabilized at 70 knots.

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Knot Rudder Airplanes Gross Weight 97