Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
King noted that Epic focuses on stick-and-rudder skills to the point that the first time in the airplane the pilot uses absolutely none of the automation. Steering with the rudder pedals is direct and effective—brakes are only required for the tightest turns. Prior to takeoff, the rudder trim is set from 50 to 100 percent to the right.
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 25, 2025
The aircraft is even still operational to some degree, as pneumatic and air pressure systems in place of the hydraulic system still actuate the 727’s landing gear, flaps, slats, rudder, elevators, and right aileron! If you happen to be present when the landing gear and flaps swing out from the old airliner, it is truly remarkable.
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Fear of Landing
MAY 9, 2025
While the captain was waiting, he noticed an advisory on the Crew Alerting System: RUDDER LIMITER FAULT. He figured the fault was actually in the rudder test, not in the rudder itself, as it cleared once the aircraft had warmed up. Once the first officer was back in the cockpit, they discussed the rudder limiter fault message.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Though the fabric on the wings would be recovered in 1952, the structure of the wings, tail, and rudder remained original to 1910. The helicopter was over a wooded area, but with a cloud ceiling of four to five thousand feet and visibility of between four to five miles, the men spotted a clear field one mile downwind from their position.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 30, 2025
Better stick-and-rudder control, smoother handling, and more exact navigation, even during VFR flights. An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). During training, youll hone your ability to hold precise headings, altitudes, airspeeds, and flight paths. The result?
Plane and Pilot
JULY 22, 2025
Noting the tailwheel was indeed unlocked, I moved my foot to the top of the rudder pedals to ensure the brakes were operating as normal. For those unfamiliar with the practice of S-turning, it is a combination of using the rudder pedals to quite literally form the shape of an “S” on the ground in order to peer in front of the airplane’s nose.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
There are gap seals between the elevator and horizontal stabilizer, and the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pushrod ailerons are solid and quick, and nicely harmonized with the elevator and rudder. Even the one-piece aluminum landing gear is gun-drilled to allow the brake lines to be carried internally. Handling is delightful.
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