Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 17, 2025

This would be a twin-engine, all-metal design for a high-wing monoplane with a high aspect ratio wing braced by one large strut per wing, and a square-section fuselage with twin tailfins and rudders. For ease of loading and unloading, the design also featured a large rear door for cargo. Hurel-Dubois Miles HDM.105,

Cargo

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

It appeared to be well-populated with versatile Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo ships. A cadre of cargo planes were parked below, my best guess is that they were C-5s because C-17s should have visible winglets. The glider pilot danced on his rudder pedals to signal his readiness to the Pawnee pilot. Delaware River.

Runway

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A).

Flight Deck

Fear of Landing

JULY 25, 2025

That morning, the first officer was first to arrive in the cockpit, while Saurya Airlines personnel loaded the cargo. The ground staff said the cargo section was completely full, so they had to load the remaining baggage and equipment into the cabin. The aircraft had taken off at 11:10:55. We cannot get the answers to these questions.

Ferry Flight

Flying Magazine

JULY 28, 2025

They should also look good and—for professional pilots—be versatile enough to complement a range of uniforms worn by the airline, corporate, and cargo pilots. Pilots demand a lot from their shoes, including that they are lightweight, durable, and comfortable. Like driving shoes for cars, manufacturers design specialized shoes for pilots.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

I watched the stick flutter to and fro in sync with the rudder pedals as Wilkins fought to maintain the centerline, all the while pushing in the throttle. entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. She was completely seduced by aviation, and when the U.S. Images By Gary Figgins.

Runway

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

To join the worldwide Boeing 747 cargo operations is something I have been much anticipating. There are also new systems and procedures I did not work with before: ACARS, fuel jettisoning, cargo temperature control, electronic checklists, Cat 3B and IAN approaches amongst many other things. ‘Goodbye, thank you for flying with us.

Approach

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

But if what you want is a nostalgic meander through beautiful VFR days, honing your stick-and-rudder skills while feeling the wind in your hair, the Cub can be a great model to turn to. The Cub is little and light—two good-sized people can overload it, and it’s just not built for carrying much cargo. This isn’t the one for you.

Knot

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Control Mechanisms Airplane Controls In airplanes, pilots manage flight using three primary controls: the ailerons, elevator, and rudder. The rudder, attached to the vertical tail fin, manages yaw, enabling the nose to move left or right.

Torque

Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Its design plays an integral part in keeping the flight crew, cargo, and passengers safe because it can withstand changes in atmospheric pressure. You’ll find a horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevator, and rudder pedals here. This long, metal tube connects all the main components of an airplane.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I was also pumping gas and throwing bags for the small commuter airline in town and the canisters of footage would be driven to our airport where I would load them on to one of the Cessna 402s the airline used to run people and cargo back and forth to the big city. Never met Debra Winger though — pity.

Airplanes

Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 30, 2025

These systems provide the power and precision needed to operate critical components, from landing gear and braking activation to flight control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, and rudder) and flaps. Maintaining hydraulic systems is therefore critical.

Aileron

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

And so much of pilot training is learning the feel, the stick and rudder, the takeoff, the flare,” Thalheimer told FLYING at DriftX. However, the company also sees applications in sightseeing, cargo delivery, offshore logistics, maritime patrol, and more. I’m a pilot. A lot of our founding team members are pilots.

Ground Effect

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The “28-5ACF” designation indicates post-World War II commercial air transport conversion (Aircraft Specification 2-548 describes the modifications which are necessary to modify the Model PBY-5A aircraft to provide eligibility for cargo-carrying operations only).

Rudder

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aircraft departing runway 22 have a take-off run towards a ravine, with no lights or landmarks ahead, only cargo ships and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. My feet danced on the rudder pedals as I fought to keep the plane going straight down the runway. The last 700 feet of the runway aren’t visible until you approach the crest.

Runway

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Now, release the brakes and feel yourself pressed into the seat as you discover less right rudder is needed than you expect. The Garmin glass lived up to its reputation for being easy to program, and the autopilot did as it was programmed, even in turbulence, with appropriate rudder input. Can an airplane feel excitement?

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