Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

Leonardo will configure any model in its lineup, from the 1+6 AW119Kx light single to the AW101 3-engine (2 pilots plus 30 pax) heavy-lift helicopter for EMS, SAR, or any other mission a public service operator needs done. In Australia, more than 60 AW139 helicopters serve in EMS, SAR, LE, and government roles.

Tail

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A flat spin happens when the center of gravity shifts too far aft (toward the tail), and the aircraft’s rotation becomes more horizontal. In this situation, the wings aren’t producing enough lift, and the aircraft essentially falls out of the sky while spinning. It may seem counterintuitive to reduce your power during a spin.

Center of Gravity

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The horizontal stabilizer was attached to the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft was fitted with a 37mm Nudelman N-37 autocannon and two 23mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 autocannons, which gave the fighter enough firepower to destroy an American B-29.

Horizontal Stabilizer

AOPA

JULY 21, 2025

Get extra lift from AOPA. The horizontal tail has morphed into a traditional fixed horizontal stabilizer and elevator with an electrically actuated trim tab. The stabilator from the prototype is gone. Start your free membership trial today! Van’s Aircraft has traditionally sold tail kits first.

Tail

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The left winglet of one of the aircraft collided with the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the other. The aircraft sustained damage to the leading edge of the right-hand horizontal stabilizer and was subsequently repaired. BREAKING: Media reports that a Voepass ATR-72 has crashed in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Runway

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

AviationWG / X Photos posted on X show the three aircraft with wings, tails, and horizontal stabilizers removed with cranes being used to lift the carcasses of the aircraft onto the trailers for their ignominious final journeys.

Horizontal Stabilizer

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. All of these primary control surfaces serve as a horizontal stabilizer for the plane.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And ice doesn’t just make things slippery, it messes with the airflow over the wings, cuts down on lift, and ramps up drag. This leads to a serious loss of lift and an increase in drag. This roughness adds to friction drag, which can reduce lift and increase drag by as much as 50% on a wing’s leading edge and upper surface.

Pitot Tube

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

Aircraft are designed to lift efficiently, so by taking the rocket to a higher altitude, satellite launch could be achieved with lower fuel consumption (and lower cost). The pilot would bank the 747 away from the rocket, and after five seconds, it would ignite and take the payload the rest of the distance into orbit.

Cargo

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This creates boundary layer separation, resulting in a loss of lift. The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. So, as soon as airspeed stabilizes and you’re at a positive rate of climb, gradually retract the flaps. What Is a Power-on Stall?

Stability

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. Placing the center of gravity ahead of the aircraft’s center of lift improves longitudinal stability.

Stability

Aerotime

AUGUST 9, 2024

The tail is attached to the rear of the empennage and is of a twin-tail design, with a vertical stabilizer attached at each end of the single horizontal stabilizer. But with Radia’s heavy-lift brainchild due to set the new standard, the answer would appear to be limitless. All hail the whale!

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

It retained the classic, high-lift Clark Y airfoil, but the span of its four-position semi-Fowler flap span was extended. There are handles on the lower aft fuselage for maneuvering the airplane on the ground, but more importantly, there are also handles where they are really needed, on the front of the horizontal stabilizer.

Gross Weight

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance. Just recognizable in the background is a horizontal stabilizer and one-piece elevator. Multi-engine seaplanes sensibly run many controls via the overhead, as does the Gweduck.

Airplanes