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.

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Torque Pilot Lift Cockpit 96

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Many explanations on websites, videos, and even some textbooks oversimplify or misrepresent the true mechanics of lift. In reality, lift generation involves both Bernoullis principle and Newtons third law working together. Read on to understand Bernoullis principle and how it relates to lift the right way.

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Pilot Lift Camber Airfoil 52

Aerotime

JULY 5, 2024

The Japan Times YouTube Channel Airport employees wore three kilogram robotic suits around their waists to help with lifting heavy objects. The suits worked by sending bioelectric signals from the brain to the muscles, prompting the machine to support the weight being lifted and reducing back stress.

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Lift Cargo Weather Hangar 284

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

The flight, which operates weekly, had been forced to divert from its intended destination due to adverse weather conditions, which included thick fog, in Multan. The ban imposed by the UK coincided with a wider ban being imposed by the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), which was eventually lifted at the end of 2024.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

You can lift most limitations through the completion of a prescribed training course with an FAA-certified flight instructor. Pilotinstitute.com offers several online courses for drone pilots , including Part 107 commercial drone pilot, drone maneuvers mastery, and aviation weather for drone pilots. So, hows it any different?

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Lift Airplanes 87

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Lift is generated by the wings as air flows over them, counteracting weight, which pulls the plane downward due to gravity. Do small planes have autopilot?

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 4, 2025

” Although the day started off with thick marine fog, once the weather cleared up multiple WWII warbirds managed to fly in to the event including trainers, the historic P-51D Glamorous Glen III , and the headliner of the show C-49J Southern Cross from Greatest Generation Aircraft. . This was my eighth ride in a WWII plane.

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Cargo Lift Weather Pilot 105

AV Web

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It would appear almost everyone on the plane was belted when the rough air, associated with a strong weather system that brought late season convective storms and possible mountain wave effects to southeastern Greenland, was encountered. A few unbelted people were also reportedly launched skyward but there were no serious injuries.

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Turbulence Ceiling Lift Weather 116

WayMan

APRIL 17, 2025

A windsock, also known as a wind cone, is a weather instrument designed to visually show wind direction and estimate wind speed. Pilots use this visual cue to plan their runway approach and takeoff to ensure theyre flying into the winda practice that increases lift and aircraft control. What Is a Windsock and Its Role in Aviation?

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Knot Runway Crosswind Pilot 52

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Honorable mention goes to the Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 combines the tried and tested features pilots loved from the original Lift bag with updated fabric and modern enhancements including a padded iPad sleeve. These all-in-one planning and navigation apps can do an amazing number of tasks, from weather briefings to moving maps.

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Pilot Weather Cockpit Lift 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2024

VTOL, which stands for Vertical Takeoff and Landing drones, are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that can lift off and land vertically. Because their rotors can adjust direction and lift so quickly, multi-rotors are incredibly agile and responsive. It is made to respond quickly and in just about any environment and weather.

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Payload Lift Runway Weather 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 274

AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has responded to numerous requests from members for advice on how best to prepare an aircraft for surviving extreme weather, such as the hurricanes that are savaging the U.S. Also, lift fences that serve as spoilers can keep an airplane from trying to “fly” while tied down.

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Pitot Tube Aileron Lift Hangar 105

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. The helicopter continued rotating left.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 111

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Failing to take corrective action can lead to increased stall speed, reduced control, and in extreme cases, loss of lift. Additionally, flying regularly and experiencing all kinds of weather helps refine skills, as everything in a pilot’s career truly comes through practice.

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Pilot Pilot in Command Lift Cockpit 147

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Though the German Zeppelins were inflated with hydrogen, which was a more readily available and lighter lifting gas, it was flammable when mixed with oxygen, which doomed many a Zeppelin to a fiery end. While flying high over West Texas, the sun heated and expanded the helium lifting gas, forcing the Macon to rise up.

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Lift Tail Stability Wind Shear 59

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Recreational Pilot License (RPL) A Recreational Pilot License lets you fly aircraft with only 180 horsepower or less during the day and in good weather. Weather patterns : Consider the local weather conditions and how that could impact training schedules. Cost: $100-200 (medical exam fee). Minimum Age: 17 years.

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Pilot Weather Checkride Flight Computer 52

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

I n 1997 the worst runway incursion in aviation history occurred in foggy weather on the island of Tenerife when a KLM 747 began a takeoff with a lost Pan American 747 on the runway. A departing aircraft on 4L lifted off and overflew the offending airplane. Weather might be a factor. In all, 583 people lost their lives.

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Runway Clearance Pilot Approach 52

AV Web

MARCH 13, 2025

Thursday was also scrapped due to weather, pushing the launch window to no earlier than 7:03 p.m. Fridays launch will lift off from NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will be available to watch live on SpaceXs webcast. Friday night. SpaceX noted that a backup opportunity would be available on Saturday evening.

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Lift Weather 71

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The pleasant east Texas fall weather had aviators visiting from across the state. When it was time for us to leave, Russell raised the collective, and the Kiowa’s wide rotor blades bit the air and lifted us up and above the trees. Hundreds of aircraft attended throughout the weekend.

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Runway Lift General Aviation Weather 111

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

FAA weather charts can help for higher altitudes but when just a few thousand feet agl, they may be less useful. Great Falls weather is fair and warm. We had been lifted above our assigned altitude.” It was all about the interaction of weather and terrain. Lessons learned, some forgotten. Enjoy your flight.”

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Turbulence Weather Knot Descent 95

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Planespotting at the Domestic Terminal Observation Deck (Landside) To access to this observation deck, take the escalator or lift up to level 4. However, do note that the observation deck can be closed due to bad weather. My ride: JA73NT To be able to enjoy such good weather like this during my time in Japan was a blessing.

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Weather Runway Airline Airlines 66

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

So there I am circling in clear weather with a frown on my face. So lifting off Van Sants, in eastern Pennsylvania, and just heading west is a great relief and flying is flying again. The weather was good with scattered cumulus floating around. Then I listened to a gal ask each station she passed for the weather ahead.

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Weather Airplanes Lift Pilot 75

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Flight Principles of Flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag Flying a plane for the first time requires a basic understanding of the forces that make flight possible. Lift is generated by the wings, counteracting the force of weight, which pulls the plane down. Ready to experience the skies with us?

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Aileron Drag Rudder Descent 52

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As I passed Atlanta, the skies went from sunny to cloudy, which was as advertised, but as I neared the South Carolina state line, the weather wasn’t lifting. Finally, realizing the weather back home was about to get sporty, I turned around and hightailed it to the house. Three hours came and went.

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Weather Runway Ceiling Lift 98

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

Rather, the system, in the largest sense, includes VAOAI advocates and promoters, regulators, pilots, aircraft, regulations, training, airports, air traffic, airspace, weather, publications, public opinion, and more. Lets cut to the chase and avoid the ugly math (which is easy enough for the geeks to derive from the lift equation).

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Modern simulators like X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator offer incredibly realistic graphics, aerodynamic modeling, and dynamic weather environments. Portable aviation weather and traffic receiver Weather is one of the most critical considerations for every pilot. The Lift Pro 2.0

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Pilot Cockpit Weather Lift 84

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. These include lift, propeller thrust, and engine combustion. When flying through a high-pressure weather system, the same volume of air contains more molecules. The opposite is true for low-pressure weather systems.

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Pat Bay Arrival Time: – Sunday, August 11, 2024 – Approximately between 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, weather dependent. The Move Between Monday, August 19, and Friday, August 23, Nickel Brothers Moving will lift the Hawaii Mars onto a 360-degree movable heavy-haul trailer. The Mars Saved BC, Now BC Saves The Mars!

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Ferry Flight Lift Weather 105

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 30, 2024

The necessary maintenance work, which included raising the aircraft on jacks, was better suited to being done indoors, given the unpredictable UK weather. Addressing this issue while the aircraft was outside was challenging, as it required the aircraft to be lifted on jacks. XH558 inside 2Excel Aviation’s Hangar 3.

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Hangar Lift Weather 105

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Forecasted weather was CAVU for the entire weekend. Once the fog lifted, we departed KVBT on an IFR flight plan. Despite the weather delay, it looked like we would arrive at KSUS in time for our ride on Doc. General aviation provides such great opportunities! Everything about the flight was a joy. Louis Approach Control.

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Approach General Aviation AGL Weather 98

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

You can take either the escalator or lift up to the departure hall. The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. This aircraft flew in from Seoul and departed a few hours later for Bangkok.

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Airline Airlines Turbulence Runway 59

Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Exercising caution, the PIC made the turn and requested a weather deviation back to the edge of the cloud deck. By the time they reached it, the ground-based radar imagery from their satellite weather link was glowing with strong cells blocking their earlier route. Cumulus clouds Pilots often encounter multiple cloud decks.

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Turbulence Weather Pilot Approach 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Scenario 3: VFR into IFR If you read the accident reports the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) compiles, you will notice a lot are attributed in part to the pilot’s decision to continue VFR into deteriorating weather. In the ATD the scenario begins by having the pilot check the weather before takeoff. What could go wrong?

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 111

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 2, 2024

Photo by Nick Chismar] After a few days of a break, Doc opened to excited crowds on Thursday May 9th, however Pennsylvania’s weather isn’t always the most cooperative. Friday’s weather took a turn with seemingly endless rain, but while some may have stayed home there was still a crowd lining up at the airport.

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Weather Hangar Runway Ceiling 81

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.

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