Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Principles of Flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag Flying a plane for the first time requires a basic understanding of the forces that make flight possible. Thrust, produced by the engines, moves the plane forward, while drag, or air resistance, slows it down.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Recreational Pilot License (RPL) A Recreational Pilot License lets you fly aircraft with only 180 horsepower or less during the day and in good weather. Weather patterns : Consider the local weather conditions and how that could impact training schedules. Cost: $100-200 (medical exam fee). Minimum Age: 17 years.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. Can More Than One Microburst Occur in the Same Weather System? Either type can be deadly if encountered at low altitude, so you should always stay on high alert when flying through stormy weather. Absolutely! Microbursts dont always occur alone.

Wind Shear

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

Descent

Fear of Landing

JULY 4, 2025

The weather was overcast, with drizzly rain and visibility decreasing. The pilot dragged the helicopter onto a helipad and removed the ground wheels, storing them safely before boarding the helicopter. In this case, the Robinson R44 was in a hangar, but the hangar had been left open to park the other two helicopters.

Cockpit

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Whether it’s due to runway obstacles, unstable approaches, or weather changes, the aircraft go-around is a pilot’s best tool to avoid accidents and ensure a smooth, safe flight every time. This ensures the aircraft gains enough thrust to climb away from the runway safely.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

The certification indicates that a pilot understands how to navigate the skies between airspaces, weather, airports, and other questionable areas. They provide lessons on flight rules, weather, charts, and safety, along with practice tests, instructional videos, and exam strategies. Why Attend a Drone Pilot Ground School?

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. Aerodynamics and Flight Theory : Youll learn the basic principles behind flight, including the four forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lets break down what you can expect from these topics.

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AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When an aircraft exceeds M MO , a shock wave forms over the wing causing increased drag, buffeting, and possible loss of control. The autopilot/autothrottle system will use pitch and/or thrust to maintain the speed commanded by the Command Bug. The speeds are based on aircraft weight and performance (affected by runway and weather).

Pitot Tube

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

The F-15’s vertical takeoff capabilities, achieved through its impressive thrust-to-weight ratio and advanced flight control systems, allow rapid ascents and extreme maneuverability, vital in combat situations. This immense thrust capacity is a key factor in the F-15’s speed, vertical takeoff capabilities, and overall combat effectiveness.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We learn all about aerodynamics, thrust, drag, lift, and gravity, study flight manuals, emergency procedures, and FARs, take oral exams and check rides, and constantly review everything we can find about flying. The weather was doable, 1,500 feet overcast with the visibility at 2 miles in light, blowing snow.

Runway

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 7, 2025

It was terrific fun to fly, very honest and predictablethough I admit the weather was goodwith a kind of control feedback I absolutely didnt expect from such a large airplane. Plus, the NX can actually do a few things the conventional-gear XCub cant, mainly because it can attain a high angle of attack before the tailskid drags.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

The rest is just lift, drag, thrust, weather, and navigation. Most of the controllers speak passable English, and generally the weather in the eastern 90 percent of South America is better than the same quantity of acres in the United States. It may be a tower controller, weather office, or airport manager.

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