Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

During the 2025 fire season, both TBM 960s will deploy in Canada, with a government agency Air Attack Officer in the right seat and a Conair pilot in the left. The post Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 960 birddog airplanes to Conair in support of wildfire air attack missions first appeared on Professional Pilot Magazine.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

These included advisories for flying in Enhanced Warning Zones and automatic restrictions that inhibited pilot autonomy and freedom, often unnecessarily. The Air Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) reported that as of January 25, 2025, DJI removed geofencing restrictions. Gimbal stabilization is another element to pay attention to.

Payload

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 28, 2025

The availability, payload and performance of the B-29 made it the mothership for choice for X-planes in the period shortly after World War II. Unlike its piloted cousins (X-1 through X-5), the X-7 was unmanned, a necessary design for the extreme speeds and temperatures anticipated. Aerospace engineer and historian Kenneth P.

Thrust

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Newton’s Third Law helps pilots and engineers improve flight safety and aircraft performance. Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. So, pilots must find the sweet spot: enough angle to generate strong lift but not so steep that airflow breaks away.

Torque

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

Since we last looked at this field ( Pro Pilot , Dec 2023, p 12), this flexibility has earned healthy profits for rotary-wing airframers. The H145 can carry 1 or 2 pilots plus 10 pax and is capable of takeoff and landing at 20,000 ft, making it a top choice for high-altitude rescues. Many deliveries have gone to public services.

Tail

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors. Key Takeaways Heavy-lift UAVs can now carry payloads up to 498 lbs. Payload capacities of 11 lbs (5 kg) to 44 lbs (20 kg) are typically suitable for carrying professional cameras, small packages, or surveying equipment.

Payload

Aerotime

MAY 8, 2025

Two Russian aircraft, the Su-57 and Su-35, use three-dimensional (3D) thrust vectoring, giving the pilot unrivalled control in any direction. In 2023, Sukhoi Design Bureau test pilot Rafael Suleymanov said that piloting the Su-57 was a pleasure, adding that it allows the pilot to fly in any conditions, at any speed, at any angle of attack.

Jet

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Cicogna had a crew of between four or five depending on mission parameters (pilot, copilot, bombardier/navigator, radio operator/gunner, and another gunner). 274, made its maiden flight with test pilot Enrico Rolandi at the controls. On February 10, 1936, the first prototype, MM.274, By September of that year, the Fiat BR.20

Payload

Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

These movements are controlled by hydraulic or electric actuators, which are managed by onboard computers or you, the pilot. The improved stability at high speeds also contributes to steady flight, and overall better performance. Another tradeoff that you need to juggle is payload vs range.

Weight-Shift-Control

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

After several taxi tests, the Breguet 761 prototype took the skies for the first time on February 15, 1949, with test pilot Yves Brunaud at the controls, escorted by a Nord NC.701 There, the dimensions of the two vertical stabilizers were increased, and a third stabilizer with no rudder was added to the tail to counteract yaw instability.

Tail

Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

Modern drones equipped with 4K cameras offer photographers and commercial drone pilots a wealth of creative flexibility. With stunning resolution for filmmakers and accurate detail for mapping, no pilot should be flying a drone without a 4K camera. Other pilots might not need a drone with that much power or corresponding cost.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 29, 2025

The widespread adoption of drone technology continues, making now a great time to get into the drone industry or if you are already a drone pilot, upgrade to bigger, better drones. Learning to pilot a drone is a marketable skill and one that can potentially lead to another source of income. Here are some key factors to consider.

Stability

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

Gross Weight

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Government seemingly intent on cracking down on DJI drones, it might be prudent for drone pilots to start looking into drones that are made in the USA. For commercial drone pilots, looking into USA-made drones is a good way to make sure you can keep doing your business despite changing legislation. With the U.S.

Payload

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, for instance, is celebrated for its stable flight characteristics and forgiving handling, which are crucial for novice pilots. Its high-wing design offers excellent visibility and contributes to its overall stability, making it an ideal choice for training environments.

Pilot

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

Lift

Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The aircraft offers a maximum payload of five tonnes (11,023 lbs) and a maximum take-off weight of 10.8 According to the manufacturer, a single ground-based pilot can operate up to five W5000 aircraft at any one time. tonnes (23,809 lbs). Wingspan: 22.7 meters (74 feet) • Length: 22.9 meters (75 feet) • Cruising Speed: 326.8

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Additionally, the design featured a large engine, small wings with high wind loading, and a focus on low-altitude stability. Among all these features, including range, speed, and payload capacity, the maneuverability of the flight was a secondary focus. The test pilot, John A. Jack” D.T.W.

Weather

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

The pilot would bank the 747 away from the rocket, and after five seconds, it would ignite and take the payload the rest of the distance into orbit. Virgin Using a technique called air launch, the 747 would fly to 35,000 feet over open ocean. There, it would pitch up by about 30 degrees, and the rocket would be released.

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The prototype, X-69, was stretched by 18 feet and was incorporated with extensive modifications that included strengthened landing gear, larger vertical stabilizers, and rectangular windows. The test pilot was Tony LeVier , and the flight went successfully, paving the way for production and further enhancements.

Payload

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 28, 2024

Detail design began in 1941 but was delayed by including an “unsatisfactory” tailhook design and poor directional stability with only one engine operational, but the biggest delays came from the Navy asking Grumman to give priority to the development and production of the Hellcat. It had a max payload of 2,000 lbs.

Payload

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The final product was an aircraft with an armament that consisted of five 30-caliber machine guns with a payload of up to 4,800 pounds, these being mounted on two racks in the bomb behind the cockpit. The designing was carried out by a team of engineers led by E. Gifford Emery and Edward Cutis Wells.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

It allows pilots to engage enemy aircraft with precision. The cockpit of the F-15 is furnished with cutting-edge flight instruments and avionics, delivering essential flight information compiled from assorted sensors and systems to the pilots.

Jet

Aerotime

AUGUST 9, 2024

Boasting colossal dimensions and designed to carry the world’s largest payloads, WindRunner is set to break existing aviation records for scale by some margin and will set a new benchmark in airborne cargo transportation. The maximum payload weight will be 160,000 lbs (72.575kg).

Airplanes

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The B-17E and F Models The B-17E model featured a redesigned vertical stabilizer and added a tail gunner position to enhance its defensive capabilities. The pilot and co-pilot were responsible for flying the aircraft, while the navigator and bombardier ensured the aircraft stayed on course and accurately dropped its payload.

Tail

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When spelled geoduck it represents a grotesque, oversized mollusk, or clam to we pilot simpletons. Much depends on the aircraft’s weight, pilot skill and, surprisingly, “how much abuse you want to experience. Checking the oil is the main attraction to the pilot. The airplane will handle more than you want to.”

Airplanes

Airspeed Junkie

JANUARY 24, 2023

As a result, it provides the aircraft with greater stability and lift at steep angles of attack. It can also provide the pilot with unprecedented target area detail along with digital map displays that they can tailor with slew and zoom features. This weight is less than half that of the previous-generation F-4 Phantom II.

Jet

Pilot Institute

MARCH 25, 2025

Flight Stability and GPS Accuracy Reliable GPS modules allow precise geotagging of images, which is necessary for accurate positioning and data accuracy. Payload Capacity for Additional Sensors Some mapping tasks require specialized equipment, such as LiDAR scanners or thermal imaging cameras. Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Payload