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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

Aerotime

His system would provide an aircraft with automatic stability and control mechanism, through the control of the ailerons, stabilizer, and tail rudder through the use of a set of simple gyroscopes. However, in more recent times, there have been arguments that the reliance on cockpit automation has gone too far.

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Mach Number Explained: What It Is and Why Pilots Use It

Pilot Institute

That’s the speed your airspeed indicator shows based on ram air pressure in the pitot tube. The problem is that the tail itself might be in trouble. They couldn’t pull out because the tail wasn’t generating enough force in the high Mach regime. It’s not just the tail that experiences control issues.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart

Vintage Aviation News

Air Force, in the cockpit of Convair F-106A Delta Dart 56-0467, at Edwards AFB, December 15, 1959, following his world speed record. Flying against Captain Tom Curtis, the two “Sixes” engaged in a “vertical rolling scissors” maneuver at 38,000 feet (11,600 meters), trying to get behind the other’s tail.

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The Hazards of Aircraft Icing: Explained

Pilot Institute

Remember that wings, propeller blades, and tail surfaces are airfoil-shaped. It can also disrupt sensors needed for flight safety, like the pitot tubes. If ice blocks a pitot tube, your aircraft’s instruments will provide inaccurate airspeed readings. Together, they form a dangerous combination.

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Icing Awareness in IFR Flying: How to Stay Safe in Winter Weather

Pilot Institute

You should frequently check the aircraft’s surfaces that are visible from the cockpit, such as windshield wipers, wing leading edges, or propeller spinners. How To Deal with Ice Onboard de-icing systems generally consist of: De-icing boots located on the leading edges of the wings and tail. Heated pitot tubes and static ports.

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Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert a ‘midair collision’ (click photo for details)

World Airline News

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Transavia Netherlands takes delivery of a new Airbus A321neo in its original 1966 Transavia Holland livery to mark its 60th anniversary

World Airline News

Within 15 minutes, Postma sketched an iconic green-and-black design featuring the signature ‘T’ on the tail. The majority of KM’s cockpit crew pr. World Airline News Your Central Hub for Aviation Press Releases. Photos powered by AirlinersGallery.com Images. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 114 Heron de Havilland DH.106 27 Fokker F.28