Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an urgent safety recommendation to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in February 2024, when the rudder pedals jammed on a United Airlines 737 MAX 8.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Pilot 294

Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

Before a student pilot can legally fly solo, they must be able to demonstrate not just control of the airplane but command of the environment around it. An EFB is, according to FAA Advisory Circular 91-78 , any portable electronic device used to display charts, documents, or other materials typically found in a pilots flight bag.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Cockpit 99

AV Web

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Aviation YouTuber Trent Palmer says far too many tailwheel airplanes get wrecked in ground loops because new pilots don’t have the basic rudder and brake feel to keep them rolling straight on the runway. He’s designed a tailwheel ground simulator to help impart that essential skill without risking expensive hardware.

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Rudder Runway Airplanes Pilot 116

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

He was proud of his little bird, with its unique split sliding canopy, no rudder pedals, and a delightful art deco instrument panel. Then, a few years ago, I was privileged to hear how an amazing young woman, Jessica Cox , earned her sport pilot certificate. Push and pull for pitch. Turn for roll and to steer the nosewheel.

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Rudder Tail Crosswind Airplanes 105

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

During an ordinary flight from Brisbane, a Virgin Australia pilot inadvertently input full rudder trim, according to the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB).

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Rudder Pilot 119

Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2024

When Zenith Aircraft CEO Sebastien Heintz invited me to attend the company’s annual homecoming event at its Missouri headquarters at the Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) … Read More "Building a Rudder at Zenith" The post Building a Rudder at Zenith appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Rudder Pilot Airplanes 111

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The NTSB says the rudders on “more than” 353 Boeing 737NG and MAX aircraft can freeze stuck and it’s suggested the manufacturer come up with a solution besides stomping on the pedals to free them up. The pilots couldn’t budge the rudder so the captain kept the plane on the runway using the tiller.

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Rudder Weather Pilot Runway 111

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The ICON A5 is an amphibious light-sport aircraft (LSA) that inspires recreational pilots, handling water landings with full (30-degree) flaps. With a maximum speed of 95 Knots (109 MPH, 176 km/h), the aircraft features an angle of attack indicator and a T-tail to keep the elevator and rudder in the propeller slipstream.

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Rudder Knot Tail Pilot 104

Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2025

Just after departing from Runway 5, the pilot announced on the airports common traffic advisory frequency that the engine was running rough and he was returning to the airport. Another pilot flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane appeared too high and fast to land on Runway 23.

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Rudder Airplanes Annual Inspection Runway 71

Flyertalk

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Issue Related to Rudders Built by Collins Aerospace The Safety Alert for Operators was issued as the result of a Boeing 737-8 flight “where the flightcrew was unable to move the rudder pedals during landing rollout.” The agency issued the alert on October 7, 2024 , potentially affecting the 737-600, 737NG, and 737-MAX models.

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Rudder Jet Pilot Airlines 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

Courtesy: Pilatus Owners and Pilots Association] You might want to learn more even if no regulatory or insurance requirements apply. It may have a list of qualified pilots who meet your insurance policys open pilot warranty and flight instructors that can help. My interpretation is that it doesnt matter.

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Pilot Airplanes Center of Gravity Annual Inspection 91

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Aviation has influenced global events, transformed travel, and captured the imaginations of pilots and enthusiasts around the world. You wont, of course, encounter many lessons on aviation history during flight training, but it nonetheless provides a context within which we can better understand ourselves as students, pilots, or enthusiasts.

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Rudder Pilot Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew 97

CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

They go beyond the basic power-on and power-off stalls required for private or commercial pilots, focusing on scenarios that instructors need to teach students about to enhance stall awareness and safety. left aileron, right rudder). Apply excessive rudder in the opposite direction of the turn while holding aileron into the turn.

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Aileron Rudder Checkride AGL 96

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

READ MORE: Student Pilots Must Be Ready to Learn The opposite of this is positive transference, when a previously learned skill supports one you are learning by reinforcing useful habits and knowledge. There are some things you probably learned before you became a student pilot that may be of use as you pursue your certificate.

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Rudder Approach Airplanes VOR 98

Aviation News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

NTSB issued urgent safety recommendations to Boeing and FAA FAA directs pilots to review Boeing’s procedure for jammed rudder FAA will collect data after incidents.

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Rudder Pilot General Aviation 97

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 19, 2025

Rudder Work and Component Fabrication Progress has also been made on the aircrafts rudders. The number one (left) rudder is nearly complete. Inside, the radar operators station appears nearly complete, while the pilot and gunners seats have been temporarily removed to allow better access to systems within the tight cockpit.

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Rudder Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Cockpit 124

Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 22, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI The private pilot practical test is the finish line to getting your private pilot certificate and being able to fly as a licensed pilot. Lets look at four common private pilot oral exam questions and see how you can ace them! As a private pilot, youre going to be flying in a variety of airspaces.

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Pilot Checkride Aileron Final Approach 78

Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Recovery is made by lowering the nose, simultaneously applying full power while maintaining directional control with coordinated use of aileron and rudder. Right rudder pressure will be needed to offset the effect of the increase in power. Then, at the first sign of a stall, lower the nose, apply power, and level the wings.

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Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 96

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Never before have sim pilots seen the world portrayed with such stunning accuracy. For the first time, sim pilots can navigate visually using real-world landmarks. .” A joystick is the most straightforward flight controller.

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Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

There is more to being a flight instructor than telling a learner “more right rudder.” ” You can find out how much more and enhance your skills as an aviation educator at the third annual National Association of Flight Instructors Summit on September 21-23 in Akron, Ohio.

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Rudder Cockpit Pilot 101

AV Web

JANUARY 19, 2025

My mission was to bring a box of hot coffee from a popular donut joint and another pilot friend, Henry, to help Tom change the oil on his 7ac Champ. This hangar has more wintertime pilot bull sessions per square inch than any other in the tri-state area. Tom is one of the lucky few around here who has an insulated and heated hangar.

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Rudder Transponder Hangar Pilot 98

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

Wilbur Wright pilots the 1902 glider over the Kill Devil Hills, October 10, 1902. The single rear rudder is steerable; it replaced the original fixed double rudder. Both Carr and House also serve as board members of the First Flight Society.

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Rudder Pilot 95

Flight Training Central

APRIL 30, 2025

The rectangular course is one of the most basic maneuvers pilots learn during flight training. Even if you’re already an experienced pilot, this maneuver is a great way to keep your stick and rudder skills sharp. While it may sound boring, there’s a lot to learn from this simple pattern.

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Pilot Rudder Cockpit 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

Schiff, who is also an airline pilot and NAFI board member, provides expertise served up through humor and storytelling to help instructors develop as better teachers of flight. READ MORE: Sportys, ASA Partner to Launch New CFI Course Too many pilots have a fundamental misunderstanding of some basics, he said.

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Rudder Cockpit Pilot Airline 97

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. Its first-class team, led by Ian Waghorn, ensures that pilots leave the training program feeling confident, competent, and safe in their new or new-to-them GameBird.

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Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

AV Web

APRIL 11, 2025

According to news reports, sources say the pilot reported a rudder-related control issue. A Cessna 310R light twin crashed approximately 13 minutes after takeoff from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) in Florida. All three on board were killed. The Cessna is registered to a Wilmington, Delaware limited liability corporation, Reprop LLC.

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Rudder Knot Pilot 89

Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

The preliminary report on the accident that killed aerobatic pilot Rob Holland has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Pilot Rob Holland (pictured here in 2015) made history by winning for the seventh consecutive year at the U.S. The rudder was intact, although the bottom of the control was crushed.

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Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Runway 122

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 19, 2025

image via AirCorps Aviation) The front seat frame, rudder pedals, and the tube connecting the front and rear control sticks are visible in this image. image via AirCorps Aviation) Control Linkages The restoration team recently installed the control cable linkages to the rudder and elevator, throttle controls, and fuel valve linkages.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Rudder Stability Runway 110

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 3, 2025

In addition to touting the gear as a modern safety measure, the aircraft eschewed rudder pedals in favor of ailerons and rudders that were interconnected. Today, many Ercoupes have had rudder pedals installed, primarily to placate pilots unwilling to adapt to the simplicity of the original design.

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Rudder Annual Inspection Aileron Airplanes 75

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

Mistakes are a natural part of learning, but understanding common pitfalls ahead of time can help you progress more efficiently, build confidence, and become a safer pilot. In this comprehensive guide, well take a deep dive into the top 10 mistakes student pilots make, why they happen, and actionable strategies to avoid them.

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Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

AV Web

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Poll: What Pilot Skill Do You Need To Work On? Poll: What Pilot Skill Do You Need To Work On? Stick and rudder Navigation ATC communication Landings The post Poll: What Pilot Skill Do You Need To Work On? appeared first on AVweb.

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Pilot Rudder 98

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Its twin-tail design and bubble canopy have always turned heads, but pilots value the airplane just as much for its forgiving handling, light controls, and unique design philosophy that originally did away with rudder pedals altogether. While some models have since been modified, the spirit of simplicity remains.

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Avionics Master Switch Transponder Airplanes Rudder 96

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 14, 2025

Note the red and white rudder stripes that were authorized for barely four months. The FE had a dedicated instrument panel and could adjust engine power settings independently of the pilots, providing critical support during flights. It was pressed into service right away, joining VP-73 as aircraft number 9. Photo US Navy.

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Cockpit Rudder Approach Pilot 119

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

More right rudder!!” It’s a rite of passage for pilots-in-training to hear these words come from their flight instructor repeatedly. The airplane rudder is one of the most misunderstood of the primary flight controls. Yet the rudder is one of the most important and one of the most under-utilized. Where is the rudder?

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Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Jeppesen Student Pilot Logbook This compact logbook can be thrown into any flight bag. With 96 easy to read green pages that are bleed resistant, you can log 520 entries making it a go-to for any entry level pilot. The basic layout this logbook offers keeps it simple for all new pilots to keep track of flights with ease.

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Rudder Pilot Weather Airplanes 88

Northstar VFR

MARCH 16, 2025

By Josh Page, CFI Ever heard your flight instructor say, More right rudder? If uncorrected, it can cause a yawing movement to the left, requiring the pilot to use right rudder to maintain coordinated control. By now you should be able to answer this quickly Applying right rudder! Right rudder is your best friend.

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Airplanes Rudder Torque Thrust 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 21, 2025

Happiest meandering from grass strip to grass strip on warm summer days, the pilot is provided with a stick, rudder pedals, a door that can be opened in flight, and little else to distract from the experience. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1947 Piper J3 Cub appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Rudder Airplanes Pilot 87