Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
King noted that Epic focuses on stick-and-rudder skills to the point that the first time in the airplane the pilot uses absolutely none of the automation. Steering with the rudder pedals is direct and effective—brakes are only required for the tightest turns. Prior to takeoff, the rudder trim is set from 50 to 100 percent to the right.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
Instead of dialing Flight Service to file a VFR flight plan, they can submit it from the same app they use to check NOTAMs and METARs. If not on day one, then soon after the basics of stick and rudder are mastered. For student pilots, that matters. The Learning Curve Student pilots often ask whether they need an EFB during training.
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Air Facts
JULY 14, 2025
do they move in the right directions when I move the stick and rudders? Usually this particular huge oak tree is not a factor, since it doesn’t move much, and in fact is not NOTAMed or on the airport’s ODP, since no one would be dumb enough to fly into it, much less taxi right into it. Did they add fuel, or drain any? attached and B.
Photographic Logbook
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
A NOTAM closing Alton Bay was still active until 7:00 am that morning. As expected, the NOTAM closing the ice runway did expire and no new notification replaced it. "Wakey-Wakey, Eggs and Bakey" It almost did not happen. Additionally, a promising forecast nonetheless held some risk. I took my own advice and slept until 7:00 am.
iPad Pilot News
MAY 29, 2024
To complement the Honeycomb setup, we would recommend either the Thrustmaster Flight Rudder pedals or the Thrustmaster TPR Flight Simulator pedals , depending on your budget. For users looking for a less expensive alternative, the Logitech Flight Simulator Yoke and Rudder Pedals kit still offer a feature-packed experience.
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 27, 2025
Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses. This app is dedicated to a clean, graphical view of METARs, TAFs and NOTAMs and is perfect for a quick look at the latest text weather from your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. StationWeather.
Photographic Logbook
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Softened by excessive rain, the runway was NOTAMed closed. Pitch was controlled by varying the angle of incidence of the upper wing (forward and aft motions of the stick) and roll was initiated by the oversize rudder (left-right motion of the stick).
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