Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 24, 2025
In a special message to Club members on 19th March, Squadron Leader Mark Suggs Sugden, Officer Commanding BBMF, explained that the pause in flying for the BBMFs Merlin-engine fighters had officially been lifted. On the very day that announcement was made14th Marchhe carried out the post-winter-maintenance air test on Spitfire Mk XVI TE311.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
A constant-speed propeller is a propeller that automatically adjusts its blade pitch angle, allowing it to maintain a constant RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), regardless of engine power (torque), airspeed, or altitude. The constant-speed propeller is often referred to as the variable-pitch propeller, in contrast to the fixed-pitch propeller.
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Flight Training Central
MARCH 3, 2025
If the bank increases, the loss of vertical lift component tends to lower the nose. Because of engine torque and “P” factor, turns to the left will tend to steepen, and banks to the right tend to decrease. Then, slowly and smoothly bring the nose up to the attitude which will stall the airplane.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 16, 2025
Torque is most noticeable when power is applied suddenly for example, during takeoff. When the aircraft is in a climb, the descending blade meets the relative wind at a greater angle, producing more lift (thrust). Each plays a unique role, especially at high power settings and low airspeeds, such as during takeoff. The result?
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. The more the wings shape is able to change the direction of the flow of air over the surface, the more lift it will produce. Why does this increase the lift? How Do Ailerons Work?
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
Lift is the force that aircraft use to counter gravity. Newton’s Third Law is one of the key laws of physics that explains lift. Lets see what Newtons Third Law is, and why we need it to understand lift. This principle is fundamental in generating lift, thrust, and maneuverability, allowing aircraft to fly.
Flying Magazine
JULY 2, 2025
Skyryse One eliminates conventional cyclic, collective, and throttle controls and anti-torque pedals. Twisting the joystick causes rotation, similar to pushing anti-torque pedals. Swiping up will initiate lift, bringing the helicopter to a hover 5 feet above the ground. SkyOS automates landings, too.
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