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.

Torque 96

Torque Pilot Lift Cockpit 96

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

The weather was clear. The flight plan referenced the current weather, specifically noting a westerly wind at 15 knots at 5,000 feet above mean sea level, with gusts up to 25 knots at higher altitudes. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter.

Rudder 111

Rudder Tail Lift Knot 111

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Aerodynamic Differences Fixed-Wing Aircraft (Airplanes) Airplanes , or fixed-wing aircraft, generate lift through their stationary wings as they move forward. This pressure difference produces lift, allowing the aircraft to ascend. Each rotor blade acts as an airfoil, and as it rotates, it moves air over its surface, generating lift.

Torque 52

Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

The weather had cleared after our arrival, offering warmer temperatures and occasional sunshine, which is rare for this part of Alaska in summer. The combination of poor weather and challenging terrain has led many a floatplane pilot to disaster. To put it mildly, it is a very risky maneuver. Back to the shore of Heckman Lake.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Torque Tail Pilot 80

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

The weather had cleared after our arrival, offering warmer temperatures and occasional sunshine, which is rare for this part of Alaska in summer. The combination of poor weather and challenging terrain has led many a floatplane pilot to disaster. To put it mildly, it is a very risky maneuver. Back to the shore of Heckman Lake.

Airplanes 78

Airplanes Torque Tail Pilot 78