Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

They flew a total of 313 missions, collecting invaluable data on pitch stability, lift, drag, and buffeting in transonic and supersonic flight. The jet- and rocket-powered aircraft exceeded expectations, performing better than predicted in high-speed wind tunnel testsparticularly in drag performance above Mach 0.85.

Drag

Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck Air Facts Journal An Air Force instructor teaches a powerful lesson on throttle finessein a jet that doesnt forgive overcorrections Have you ever been in a car or plane where the person driving or piloting is constantly adjusting the throttle? He replied, Ive got the jet.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The faster an aircraft goes, the more lift it generates. Lift is the upward force that keeps you in the air. If airspeed is too slow, the aircraft could lose lift and stall. Meanwhile, lower altitudes demand that you be extra careful with airspeed to maintain lift and prevent stalls. miles per hour.

True Airspeed

Flying Magazine

JULY 3, 2025

Subscribe Now I texted my twin jet crew to get to the airport as soon as possible, then quickly planned the flight, ordered the fuel, and completed the preflight while my fellow crewmates arrived and got their pre-mission tasks accomplished. Full flaps are mostly about drag, not lift. No problem.

Knot

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. The more the wings shape is able to change the direction of the flow of air over the surface, the more lift it will produce. Why does this increase the lift? How Do Ailerons Work?

Aileron

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Lift is the force that aircraft use to counter gravity. Newton’s Third Law is one of the key laws of physics that explains lift. Lets see what Newtons Third Law is, and why we need it to understand lift. This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly.

Torque

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The jet slammed into the ground six thousand feet short of the runway, taking the lives of 134 people. With nothing left to lift it, the core has nowhere else to go but down. When you fly into a microburst on approach or departure, youll first encounter a strong headwind, which will give you a brief lift.

Wind Shear

WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

While commercial airliners are made up of millions of individual components, the foundation of every airplanewhether a Boeing jet or a training aircraft like a Cessna 172 starts with the same key parts. Wings: The Source of Lift The wings are what make fixed-wing flight possible. Interested in Becoming a Pilot?

Lift

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Winglets and Sharklets Both Airbus and Boeing operate aircraft with wingtip devices that are designed to increase aircraft efficiency by removing drag. The devices would prove to “reduce wingtip drag” and increase “fuel efficiency by 6-7%” but would need be positioned uniquely for each aircraft type.

Lift

Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

Aircraft that transform their wing shape mid-flight might sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi, but they’re actually as old as the jet age itself. Key Takeaways Variable-sweep wings adjust in flight to balance lift and speed. Modern jets favor simpler, stealthier fixed-wing designs. What Is a Variable-Sweep Wing?

Weight-Shift-Control

World Airline News

APRIL 24, 2025

The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The JetZero Z4 airplane is designed to accommodate 250 passengers and fly on conventional jet fuel, with propulsion systems able to utilize sustainable aviation fuel blends.

Airplanes

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization. Aerospace is undergoing its biggest revolution since the jet engine era.

Lift

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Now, this might sound familiar, as this very idea that was born in Italy was an inspiration for modern-day jet propulsion. The unique cylindrical design of the fuselage allowed for a streamlined profile and reduced drag, increasing the overall efficiency. The Stipa-Caproni in flight.

Airfoil

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 8, 2024

Lift We’ll start with my personal favorite — lift. Weight Now let’s talk about the flip side of lift — weight. To maintain level flight, we would need to have enough air flowing over the wings to match the amount of weight we’re lifting — the plane itself, fuel, passengers, baggage and, of course, that cup of coffee.

Drag

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The fuselage of L-1049G was paired with a new, sleeker, low-drag wing which not only was 16 percent thinner than the previous wing design, but it also stretched to a majestic 150 feet. the prototype L-1649 lifted off from Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank, California. The First Shooting Star On October 10, 1956, at 4:15 p.m.,

Drag

Flying Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

The company is working to integrate it on Airbus’ H-125 and H-130, Cirrus’ SR22, and a few business jets. By dragging sliders on the primary flight display, pilots can manage heading, speed, and altitude, enabling automatic takeoffs. Swiping up will initiate lift, bringing the helicopter to a hover 5 feet above the ground.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various factors affect the swiftness and efficiency of private jets, such as weight, altitude, and temperature. Explore how fast private jets fly and the factors influencing their speeds. Flying on a private jet could help you save time when taking your next business trip or holiday. How Fast Are Private Jets?

Drag

AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A little misty substance appeared at the corners of my eyes, and then I dragged the Mooney clear of the unloading zone for one last effort at fixing my radio problem. What came next, I didn’t expect. The whole group of volunteers stopped what they were doing. They clapped and cheered.

Airplanes

Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Generate Lift With Airplane Wings One of the most valuable airplane parts that connect to the fuselage is the wings. The wings work with other sections of an aircraft to increase lift and adjust stalling speed. Wing flaps: Located on the trailing edges of the wings, the flaps are movable surfaces that help overcome drag.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

TURBO-AE Code During the 1990s, NASA developed a computer code that generates two-dimensional simulations of potential aeroelastic (AE) problems that can occur in jet engine blades. Jet Engine Combustors During the 1990s and early 2000s, NASA improved the technology associated with jet fuel combustion to help engines burn fuel more cleanly.

Wind Shear

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Bennett, who focused on incorporating a rotor-driven lift system with conventional wings and engines for forward thrust. This design reduced drag and increased efficiency during forward flight. During takeoff and landing, the rotor was powered by compressed air jets at the tips of the blades.

Runway

Fear of Landing

MAY 31, 2024

Fearful of losing my three euro investment, I picked up the bag and lift it over my head and into the gated area. The gentle warmth of the sun contrasted with the smell of jet fumes as I stepped onto an open-air concrete platform the size of a tennis court with tall acrylic walls on all sides. A jet gathered speed and lifted off.

Runway

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

Most western pilots have patiently worked such lift for an hour or more while waiting for conditions to improve near their destination airport. Dust devils and other extreme lifting motions can also cause havoc near the surface. If that happens, the propeller causes a lot of extra drag, comparable to half-extended airbrakes.

Wind Shear

Aerotime

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Natilus has obsessed over the aircraft design which it said will significantly reduce drag and reduce fuel consumption. To put this in context, the DL350 could carry between 300 and 350 tons, the equivalent of lifting around 30 London double-decker buses. However, both aircraft would move to hydrogen power when the technology matures.

Cargo

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

Why the F15 Fighter Jet Reigns Supreme in Aerial Combat Why is the F15 fighter jet considered a legend in aerial combat? 1 Ability to accelerate vertically, overcoming its weight and drag with ease Climbing to 30,000 feet in just 60 seconds This is the power of the F-15. Speed and Power With an operational top speed of Mach 2.5,

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The outer wing generates more lift than the inner wing since it’s temporarily moving faster. Extra lift makes the wing rise. Increased lift on the raised wing immediately creates more induced drag. What’s induced drag? The higher drag on the raised wing reduces its speed relative to the lower wing.

Stability

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

With the 1950s having ushered in the era of jet airliners, many airline officials believed that the 1960s would see the rise in supersonic travel for the general public. Because the Tu-144 lacked any reverse thrust capabilities, it was also forced to rely on a drag chute to help slow it down during landings.

Pilot in Command

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2025

We do have video footage of the plane’s takeoff from a couple of angles, and it shows the heavy jet struggling to gain altitude just seconds after takeoff. No thrust, no power, and/or no lift? If nothing else, it’s a useful basic explanation of lift vs. power, and how that impacts aircraft in the very early stages of a flight.

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