Clearance Descent Rudder 
Flying Magazine
JULY 3, 2025
Rudder trim fixes the yaw issue, but surprisingly we do not have a single caution or warning light. ForeFlight indicated we could reach there with a 900 fpm descent rate. I also advised ATC of our impending total engine failure and asked for clearance to the nearest airfield. I had no control of the left engine.
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.
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Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent. Clear communication with air traffic control (ATC) is essential at this stage to receive landing clearance and avoid conflicts with other aircraft. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent.
Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
The crew was able to descend to runway 25L when the rate of descent increased to 4,000 feet per minute. Only one aileron and one wing spoiler were operating.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 1, 2025
Probable cause(s): The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions. The pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to correct this, resulting in a ground loop. The airplane made a slow descent toward the east for about nine minutes, away from the destination airport.
Photographic Logbook
JUNE 1, 2025
Given the terrain around Lock Haven, descent into the Susquehanna River valley in strong gusts can make for a very unpleasant ride. Paula and Gilead requested a pop-up IFR clearance and flew at an intermediate altitude between those of us up high and the others down low. But we eventually decided to go and it was a good decision.
Photographic Logbook
JUNE 29, 2025
I departed the Williamson-Sodus Airport solo at 8:00 am and picked up my instrument clearance in the air from a Rochester Approach controller with a familiar voice. The glider pilot danced on his rudder pedals to signal his readiness to the Pawnee pilot. Geneva, NY and the north end of Seneca Lake. Oh, so, you too, then?"
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