Simple Flying

JUNE 14, 2025

One of the most influential cockpit levers on a jet’s take-off is the flap handle. Hinged panels at the wing’s trailing and leading edges transform a sleek airfoil into a low-speed lift sail. Increasing camber, flaps propel an airliner to lift off at lower speeds, trading a little drag for a lot of lift.

Camber 64

Camber Airfoil Lift Drag 64

Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

A tailless airplane is one where everything needed to fly, like lift, control, and stability, is built into the main wing. In level flight, the aircraft is adjusted so that the wingtips dont add lift. Like in a conventional aircraft, youll still have a yoke or stick in the cockpit to control pitch and roll.

Tail 52

Tail Airplanes Weight-Shift-Control Drag 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

Frequent inspections should be made of aircraft exhaust manifold-type heating systems to minimize the possibility of: exhaust gases leaking into the cockpit. Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing its lifting capability. When supercooled rain drops fall onto a freezing collecting surface.

Weather 105

Weather Camber Lift NOTAMs 105

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. Why does this increase the lift? How Do Ailerons Work?

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90