Horizontal Stabilizer Lift Tail 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
Have you ever seen an airplane with no tail and no vertical fin, but with just a sleek wing? They prove that with the right aerodynamic tricks, you dont need a tail to fly. Key Takeaways A tailless aircraft has no other horizontal surface besides its main wing. Directional (yawing) stability from the vertical stabilizer.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Lift, drag, and handling correlate well with IAS in the lower atmosphere. This means the inboard wing loses lift first, while the wingtips might still be lifting. The net lift vector moves rearward as Mach increases into the transonic range. The problem is that the tail itself might be in trouble.
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Plane and Pilot
MARCH 7, 2025
It was short, stubby, very tall, and had two wings and two tails. To that he added wings and tail, and placed the pilot behind all this. The unique twin tails completed this one-of-a-kind design and became the signature feature of the entire line. Then suddenly, out of the sky, swooped a most bizarre-looking flying machine.
WayMan
MAY 25, 2025
These include: Fuselage Wings Cockpit Engine Propeller (in some aircraft) Tail Assembly (Empennage) Landing Gear Understanding how these parts interact is essential to grasping the basics of aerodynamicsand its one of the first steps in becoming a safe and informed pilot. Its also the anchor point to which the wings and tail are attached.
AOPA
JULY 21, 2025
Get extra lift from AOPA. Wing kit deliveries are expected by the end of the year, with the tail, fuselage, and finishing kits to follow in 2026. The horizontal tail has morphed into a traditional fixed horizontal stabilizer and elevator with an electrically actuated trim tab.
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.
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.
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