Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

A tailless airplane is one where everything needed to fly, like lift, control, and stability, is built into the main wing. The Weather Vane It mostly comes from the vertical stabilizer (fin) and the sides of the fuselage behind the center of gravity. To help you understand this, imagine a weather vane with the CG as the pivot.

Tail

Chess In the Air

JULY 15, 2025

good lift, nice clouds to mark it, not too much wind). In decades past, this was basically impossible due to the lack of sufficiently reliable weather tools. But thanks to the increasing power and precision of the latest weather models, we can now much better anticipate how a day will develop along any specific route we might consider.

Lift

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.

Payload

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2025

The Atlas V rocket with its heaviest ever payload onboard lifted off on April 28, 2025, at 19:01 EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The satellite launch was originally scheduled for April 9, 2025, but was abandoned due to unfavorable weather conditions and rescheduled.

Payload

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 29, 2025

Press Release The RAF Museum Midlands is set to launch an exciting new chapter with The Big Lift Off , a free family event taking place on Saturday, 31 May from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission to The Big Lift Off is free, but pre-booking is recommended. Tickets and further information are available at rafmuseum.org/midlands.

Lift

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

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?

Knot

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

However, they underestimated their climb from the lift off point and, with the sluggish rate of climb, the saddle ridge across the departure path suddenly became a dangerous obstacle they might not clear. Every pilot knows that aircraft fly because the forces of lift and thrust balance or exceed the weight and drag countering them.

Density Altitude

Fear of Landing

MAY 2, 2025

The weather was good and the short flight to Bird Island was uneventful. The helicopter lifted off; however, as it was transitioning to forward flight, at about 15 metres (50 feet) above ground level, the cardboard box slid off the passenger’s lap and into the pilot’s cyclic control.

Visual Flight Rules

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.

Pilot

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.

Lift

Northstar VFR

JUNE 8, 2025

Icing : Ice can build up on the control surfaces, causing loss of smooth airflow and lift. They are tired, the weather is marginal, and there is a system failure on the flight. Spatial Disorientation : Illusions from flying in degrading weather, optical illusions, night flying, etc.

Turbulence

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.

Runway

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.

Cargo

Professional Pilot

MAY 7, 2025

Many will recall the crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191 at DFW (Intl, Dallas-Fort Worth TX) in 1985 after the aircraft encountered a microburst that robbed it of lift at a critical moment. Its likely that most pilots have experienced low-level windshear (LLWS), and all should be aware how dangerous it can be.

Crosswind

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.

Pilot

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?

Aileron

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. With nothing left to lift it, the core has nowhere else to go but down. Can More Than One Microburst Occur in the Same Weather System? Without enough altitude or time to react, the aircraft can lose lift and crash before you can recover.

Wind Shear

Plane and Pilot

JULY 10, 2025

Photo: Cayla McLeod Effects We learned in the private pilot course that increasing the density altitude reduces the effectiveness of the propeller, the lift produced by the wings, and the power output of the engine. And in the morning, the air will be at its coolest, and the lift molecules at their most dense and friendly.

Density Altitude

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 3, 2025

The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Falcon Field on June 10, 2025, weather and logistics permitting. The engine will join the museums growing display of historic powerplants and highlight the groundbreaking engineering behind the Harriers vertical lift and maneuvering capabilities.

Jet

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. We had departed Windsor Locks Hartford airport for New Yorks JFK and our weather briefing had predicted a narrow layer of ice that we could out-climb and settle above it at 5,000 cruising altitude.

Weight-Shift-Control

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

They provide instant feedback and let you repeat challenging maneuvers without fuel costs or weather delays. Realistic Training Scenarios Our sims recreate real weather, traffic, ATC chatter, and system failures. Flexible Scheduling No more waiting for clear weather or aircraft availability. Simulators are available anytime.

Pilot

Universal Weather

JULY 29, 2025

How Cloud Cover and Ceilings Are Measured Cloud cover is categorized using standard aviation codes: SKC: Sky clear (0/8) FEW: Few clouds (1–2/8) SCT: Scattered (3–4/8) BKN: Broken (5–7/8) OVC: Overcast (8/8) Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and certified human observers work together at many airports to determine accurate ceiling reports.

Ceiling

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

MBekir / Shutterstock.com The person behind the project was an engineer named Richard Whitcombe who found his wingtip inspiration when he noticed that “birds in flight curled their wingtip feathers upward when seeking greater lift”.

Lift

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation, however, the weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the formation of serious carburetor icing at idle power. The weather conditions cleared about an hour after the accident.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

Weather and operational factors permitting, the Harrier and C-17 are scheduled to arrive in Tillamook on Monday, August 4th. On June 11, 2025, the VX-31 at China Lake flew its final AV-8B Harrier test mission, closing out more than 40 years of vertical lift test and evaluation. “We

Lift

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

Descent

Pilot Institute

JULY 11, 2025

Key Takeaways Occluded fronts merge warm and cold front hazards, causing complex, severe weather. What Is a Weather Front? And when you hear about one approaching, expect a change in the weather soon. Cold Front Weather How can you tell if a cold front is coming? It’s best to begin with the basics, starting with the name.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

CDT, a Beech Baron lifted off from Runway 35 at Lubbock Executive Airpark in Texas (F82). No mechanical, medical, or weather issues were reported. It looks normal as the plane lifts off and starts to climb, but then a witness hears a change in the sound of the engines. on march 17, 2023, at 11:37 a.m. By 11:40 a.m.

Knot

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As the aircraft loses lift, pulling back tightens the turn, causing a deadly spiral toward the ground. Reduce Risks Avoid flying if weather conditions are worsening. Fix it: Trust your instruments, not your body. Graveyard Spiral This happens when you fall for the leans and re-enter a turn thinking you’re flying straight.

Runway

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

Photo by Tim Boone As Duggys crew graciously dealt with the attention, they also had an eye on the clock and the weather. When The Smile in the Sky lifted off from Dayton International, hundreds of new fans were left behind. Photo by Ron Kaplan The week of near-perfect weather was one for the record books in every regard.

Hangar

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).

Final Approach

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?

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

MAY 23, 2025

They offer users everything from real-time weather and navigation to checklists and flight plan filing in one digital place. I fly with a previous generation of the Flight Outfitters Lift Bag and have found that it is an extremely popular option for its rugged design, padded headset compartment, and ample storage without feeling bulky.

Pilot

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.

Airlines

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Part of that even lifts up, to expose a shallow, enclosed storage area, big enough for a phone or passport. Even when we reached our initial cruising altitude of 35,000 feet, we had to deviate our path a bit to avoid weather, as there were thick clouds at our altitude.

Airlines

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Todays heavy-lift UAVs can carry weighty cargo, multiple passengers, and even small vehicles. Drones capable of lifting nearly 500 lbs can transport materials, equipment, and goods across large distances and diverse terrain. These heavy-lift drones are changing logistics, medical, transportation, and agricultural industries.

Payload