Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The 56 aircraft that participated in the 1914 competition presented a wide range of aviation innovations, ranging from assisted starting mechanisms, automatic carburetors, basic stabilization systems, and many other innovations that purported to benefit aviation safety. These systems continue to be fitted in many current today.

Weight-Shift-Control 310

Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 310

Plane and Pilot

MAY 31, 2025

Suddenly, one of the Airbus three redundant pitot tubes clogged with ice crystals. The final accident report talked about failure of the pitot tube, crew coordination and communication issues, misunderstanding of the Airbus flight control priority system, and the impact of automation surprise and startle factor upon the crew.

Airplanes 94

Airplanes Pitot Tube Pilot Lift 94

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

It works by reading the difference between static pressure and total pressure from air flowing into a pitot tube. In high-speed and high-altitude scenarios, like for military and commercial jets, compressibility affects the accuracy of your IAS. It’s a skill you’ll learn with practice, which can only lead to better stability.

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 9, 2025

On the 3rd of March 2023, a passenger in a private jet died after severe injuries in the cabin, which were originally reported as caused by severe turbulence. Incidents of severe turbulence are becoming more common, often leading to injury. The flight data recorder does not record specific caution messages.

Turbulence 99

Turbulence V Speed Rudder Air Traffic Control 99