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Fly the Airplane

Plane and Pilot

1 cause of general aviation accidents remains loss of control (LOC). However, these preventable accidents can happen anywhere in our aviation world. The most famous of these was Air France Flight 447. Not surprisingly, the No. Sadly, theres an average of about one LOC event a week.

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Jetson Executives Compete in eVTOL Race

Flying Magazine

The model is controlled with a flight computer and four-axis joystick and powered by eight electric motors, giving it a top speed of 55 knots and flight time of about 20 minutes. Like the Helix, Jetson One users will not need a pilots license to fly it in the U.S.the company aims to certify it as a Part 103 ultralight.

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E6B Made Easy: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

Pilot Institute

The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts. Be careful interpreting the scales.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad. ASA Training Apps ASA is a leading provider of knowledge test prep resources and eBooks for pilots working on a variety of certificates and ratings.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Aircraft such as the Cessna 400 use a combination of epoxy and carbon fiber to form flight control structures that are far lighter than previously used aluminum or steel alloys.

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What a Pilot Should Pack in a Flight Bag

Plane and Pilot

Pilot Flight Bag Packing List Whether you are a general aviation pilot or a commercial pilot, a well-prepared flight bag is crucial for ensuring a smooth and efficient trip. These tools can be in both paper and/or electronic formats and include, but are not limited to: Flight manuals (e.g.,

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