Plane and Pilot

MAY 31, 2025

It was the evening of June 1, 2009, and Flight 447, a 4-year-old Airbus 330, was serenely cruising just below the equator at FL 360. The Airbus flight computers noted the discrepancy in airspeed between the pilot and first officers displays, issued a warning to the flight crew, and disengaged the autopilot.

Airplanes 92

Airplanes Pitot Tube Pilot Lift 92

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Using the VSI and Altimeter for Stability The vertical speed indicator and altimeter are your best tools for maintaining a steady altitude. Although they each provide specific information, using them together will give you a better picture of your stability. Here are some helpful ways to improve your controls!

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

What Is Aircraft Stability? Stability is the aircrafts tendency to maintain its attitude or orientation. This means that they have to be effective enough to counter the aircrafts inherent lateral stability. Lateral stability depends on the aircrafts design. What Materials Are Used in Ailerons?

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Aerotime

MAY 8, 2025

While its not a dogfight specialist, and has a much more boxy appearance than its counterparts, the F-35 boasts a high tech flight computer that compensates for its aerodynamic limitations. If the F-22 is a flying Ferrari, the F-35 is an airborne computer. 30 sec Climb rate (ft/min) 45,000 ft/min Wing loading (lb/ft) 88.1

Jet 194

Jet Thrust Pilot Flight Computer 194