Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

The exhaust coming out of aircraft engines looks pretty dangerous, generating huge amounts of thrust and pushing back tons of hot air. Pilots avoid vortices by maintaining safe separation and adjusting flight paths. The vortices flipped the small jet upside down at least three to five times before the pilots managed to regain control.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. This knowledge is crucial for anyone who wants to become a pilot. How High Can Private Jets Fly? How High Do Commercial Planes Fly? How High Can Military Aircraft Fly?

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2024

Instead, this safety incident was reported internally, and Southwest’s Director of Flight Safety Programs & Assurance recently sent a memo to all pilots about what happened, which is why this is now getting some publicity. and many pilots of other aircraft were performing missed approaches. above the Pacific Ocean.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

These stories shine a light on the aircraft and test pilots that pushed the limits of aeronautical knowledge, many of them flying out of the legendary Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong Flight Research Center) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Research pilot John McKay flew it once in this form on September 17, 1956.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This iconic fighter jet is celebrated for its remarkable versatility, exceptional agility, and advanced technology that has allowed it to excel in a wide range of combat scenarios over decades of service in every corner of the planet.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Never before have sim pilots seen the world portrayed with such stunning accuracy. For the first time, sim pilots can navigate visually using real-world landmarks. .” Well, except Ercoupe pilots.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While I imagine an investigation will be performed, the current theory is that this might partly come down to jet blast from another aircraft. According to reports, a vehicle may have driven between the two taxiing aircraft, with the belief being that the jet blast from the A350 caused the cargo container to fly into the 787’s engine.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

Some of Britain’s greatest aviation feats include the evolution of the jet engine, the first aircraft with an enclosed cabin, the development of Concorde and the de Havilland Comet – the first commercial jet airliner to enter service. Aerospace is undergoing its biggest revolution since the jet engine era.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

attempts to shift to jet-powered fighters from conventional piston engines. The transition became essential because of the growing need for jet aircraft that could operate from aircraft carriers and give an advantage to the U.S. Thus, the addition of a jet aircraft would provide the military with superior speed and combat capability.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Air Force and NASA to explore using vectored thrust to transition from vertical and horizontal takeoffs to achieve level flight before making a vertical landing. It was also the first VTOL aircraft to use a jet thrust diverter system for vertical lift. He compared its glide rate to that of a Cessna 206.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Intended to be a long-range escort fighter, the Consolidated XP-81 also represented a departure from conventional aircraft, but the rapidly evolving nature of both the Second World War and jet engines would see the XP-81 becoming nothing more than a footnote in American aviation history. Irving and Vultee’s chief test pilot Frank W.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 2, 2024

Throughout the history of aviation, countless aircraft designs have sparked the imagination of engineers, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. 7, a piston-engine trainer, by modifying its airframe to accommodate a jet engine. The prototype first took to the skies in 1953, marking Italy’s transition into the jet age.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

A lot of pilots who fly high-performance piston singles would like to step up to light twins but have doubts about handling their complexities, especially when one engine quits. Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities.

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Pilot Institute

AUGUST 14, 2024

The ability to identify a failed start and contain the engine is a critical skill every turbine pilot should have. These systems protect the engine and help assist the pilot, making the process safer. We need to take a quick look at how a jet engine works to understand how it can fail to start. This turns the compressor.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. Pilots calculate density altitude to assess and compensate for changes in air density. These include lift, propeller thrust, and engine combustion. Realizing air density is invaluable for flight operations.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 11, 2024

During the early years of the jet age, between the end of World War II and the swinging ’60s, there were very few new ideas that were not worth a try. To understand the genesis of this little jet-powered hot rod, let’s understand the problem that faced the U.S. Air Force immediately following WWII.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

One of the standout aircraft in Drydens research history is the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, a legendary Navy fighter jet that played a key role in two major research programs at the center. The aircraft also participated in studies involving low-altitude flight with asymmetric engine thrust.

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AV Web

APRIL 4, 2025

First, I thought I would join the military, become a fighter pilot, score thirty kills, and earn the Congressional Medal of Honor. After conquering space, it would be time to become a rich airline pilot who soared through the skies and visited interesting parts of the world while being paid an enormous amount of money.

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Aerotime

MAY 18, 2024

The old texture, the tactile elements of the seed and the seed thrust, everything else, it just feels different. It has sort of a private jet feeling. One is the availability of aircraft, and the second is the availability of pilots and cabin crew. Beond, the world’s newest luxury airline, was finally a reality.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

THE RED AND WHITE JET WENT BY WITHOUT A SOUND. He flew F-86As and F-100As in the Arizona Air National Guard until 1960 when he was hired by Lockheed as an F-104 production test pilot. In 1963, he attended the United States Air Force Aerospace Research Pilots School at Edwards AFB, California. IMPOSSIBLE.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The prototype made its first flight on October 26 that year with test pilot Vance Breese at the controls, the test flight giving successful results and the prototype showcasing good handling characteristics along with satisfactory payload at lower altitudes. As WWII proceeded, Mustang pilots almost destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The aviation industry might have seen the last four-engine aircraft roll off the assembly line earlier this year when Boeing delivered a 747-8 freighter to Atlas Air (barring additions such as the redesigned Boom Supersonic Overture).

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I wrote earlier that becoming a pilot was never my childhood dream. It was clear to me that the pilots of these planes were super special, and that they did something extraordinary. ’ At dispatch we meet the Base Training Captain, and a safety pilot, who will observe and assist on the jump seat. I feel so very lucky.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the costs associated with flight, this blog is a must-read. Key Takeaways Gliders / Ultralights: $5,000 – $100,000 General Aviation Airplanes: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (New), $20,000 – $200,000 (Used) Small Private Jets / Single-Engine Turboprops: $2.2

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring aviator or a professional pilot seeking your first turbine pilot job? In this blog post, we will guide you through the path from challenges to rewards, helping you navigate your way to success in the world of turbine pilot jobs. These are more pure jets and produce power from just the engine core.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Robert Buck, whose books North Star Over My Shoulder and Weather Flying should be required reading yearly for pilots, pointed out that in his career, which spanned from World War II to retiring as a 747 captain, he could usually size up a fellow pilot’s abilities before they even got airborne.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 6, 2025

The engines were also coupled with the General Electric D-23 turbosupercharger to utilize the engine exhaust as additional thrust. Louis, where on January 6, 1944, test pilot Everett E. By May 11, Army Air Force pilots began evaluating the XP-67. Test pilot E.E.

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 8, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI Whenever I’m in an airplane as a passenger or a pilot , I still marvel that this heavy machine can get off the ground, soar through the sky, and land at my destination. Thrust Thrust is our forward motion. It’s simply amazing. This is the science behind aviation. Simple as that! Have any questions?

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AV Web

JULY 10, 2024

This morning, NASA astronauts and Boeing Starliner test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conducted a live video press conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They acknowledged the challenges the Starliner faced with disabled reaction control system (RCS) jets and degraded thrust from the propulsion engines.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Private air charter companies are implementing flight deck systems that optimize the pilot’s ability to engage various processes and visualize their flight path. New flight deck technology reduces the time between power-up and takeoff while helping pilots land on schedule and minimize times enroute.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

military made history with its first-ever jet-powered flight. The “Airacomet” became the first American jet aircraft developed during World War II in response to the advancements in jet propulsion made by the Germans and the British. military to pursue a jet-powered flight amidst the ongoing conflict during World War II.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Whether you’re a military fighter pilot or a commercial one, you understand flying comprises many steps from takeoffs to landings. It uses a propulsion system comprising propellers or jet engines to navigate at a certain set speed limit. It also keeps planes organized on the runway, but what is it exactly?

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Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

“Because I want to fly jets, sir!” I’ve been flying jets for years as a corporate pilot, but not real jets to some … like fighter jets. In a nice-job-if-you-can-get-it situation, Greg Morris serves as Gauntlet’s owner and chief pilot (see “Pilots: Greg Morris,” December 2011 AOPA Pilot).

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Robert Buck, whose books North Star Over My Shoulder and Weather Flying should be required reading yearly for pilots, pointed out that in his career, which spanned from World War II to retiring as a 747 captain, he could usually size up a fellow pilot’s abilities before they even got airborne.

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