Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2025

The weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which was consistent with the pilots announcement of a rough-running engine. Postaccident examination revealed that the left rudder cable had separated at the pulley under the cabin floor.

Rudder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

That environment is not limited to weather and airspace. If not on day one, then soon after the basics of stick and rudder are mastered. This includes route selection, weather analysis, TFR checks, fuel calculation, and filing flight plans. In short, the sometimes tedious but always vital “paperwork.”

Pilot

Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. Trying to find a gap in a line of weather? This is a great way to refresh your stick and rudder skills, practice old fashioned situational awareness, and (no less importantly) have fun.

Weather

Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

A tailless aircraft may still have a fuselage and a vertical tail (fin and rudder). 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. How does it manage yaw control?

Tail

Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

READ MORE: Identify Triggers Before You Leave the Ground The contact number is necessary in the event of a weather cancellation. Some people get mighty cross when they get to the airport and learn the flight has been canceled due to weather. Watch the weather. READ MORE: Oil and the Aircraft: How Much and What Type?

Weather

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

Sports and the Pilot When a coworker complained about a student pilot who kept his feet flat on the floor in the airplane instead of on the rudder pedals, I was reminded of an exercise my childhood soccer coach taught us to learn ball control. This is akin to stomping on a rudder rather than applying control pressures.

Rudder

Northstar VFR

JUNE 8, 2025

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. Recovering from a Nose-Low Unusual Attitude: Simultaneously power to idle and roll the wings level using appropriate aileron/rudder inputs.

Turbulence

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. The FAA weather said a thunderstorm was forecast, gusts to 6 knots. Lesson learned.

Weather

Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

The rudder was intact, although the bottom of the control was crushed. The weather at the time of the accident was reported as visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The empennage was intact and the left elevator was fractured off the outer hinge at the upper bracket that connected to the fuselage.

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

How to Avoid It: Dedicate at least a few hours per week to studying airspace, weather, and flight regulations. Weather delays disrupt planned lessons. If weather delays flights, use a simulator or review ground materials to stay sharp. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously.

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 1, 2025

Besides validating the thin delta wing principle, the XF-92A played a major role in supporting the development of the Convair F-102A interceptor, the Air Forces first attempt at an all-weather, supersonic interceptor. It was controlled by a conventional rudder and full-span elevons that functioned as elevators and ailerons.

Airfoil

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

This didnt correct the problem sufficiently, so the tail was completely revised, giving the horizontals dihedral and capping each with a large oval fin and rudder arrangement much like that of its Consolidated stablemate, the B-24 Liberator. If conditions (weather, enemy fire, target opportunities, etc.)

Horizontal Stabilizer

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Aircraft Controls: Primary ControlsAilerons, Elevators, Rudder The three primary flight controls ailerons , elevators, and rudderare essential for piloting an aircraft. The rudder, also on the tail, adjusts yaw, which affects left and right turns. It covers topics like airspace regulations, weather patterns, and aircraft systems.

Aileron

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In addition to repairing the left gear leg, the right gear and rudder were removed for recovering. Coordinating schedules and weather took almost six months. With the airplane up on blocks and tied down in the hangar, I sent Andrew a photo. Looks good with retracts, he replies. With 18 gallons of fuel on board burning 4.5

Airplanes

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. This rating adds an entirely new dimension to your skillsetand makes you a true all-weather aviator. What Is an Instrument Rating? Flight canceled.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

Depressions in the vertical stabilizer and rudder, as well as stabilator skins and ailerons, all help increase panel stiffness while allowing less under-skin structure. I think twice of all the times we’ve flown, we’ve woken up and said, you know what, the weather’s not working out, let’s just drive it, he says.

Approach

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Use ailerons and rudder together to maintain coordinated flight. Environmental Factors: Consider wind, weather, and visibility before practicing. Immediately pitch the aircraft to maintain the best glide speed. This is crucial to optimize your distance and control. Avoid steep banks that increase stall risk and reduce glide efficiency.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 18, 2025

If an engine fails, the autopilot-based OEI ESP (standing by in the background and detecting the autopilot’s rudder boost has activated) will adjust the PFD’s roll limit indicators from 45 degrees inward to 10 degrees toward the failed engine and 40 degrees on the good engine. One example was a 1980 Piper Cheyenne II priced at $700,000.

Flight Deck

Fear of Landing

MAY 9, 2025

This was quickly picked up by the mainstream media and, for the next few weeks, news and oped articles focused on the ongoing issues of changing weather patterns and increased turbulence. While the captain was waiting, he noticed an advisory on the Crew Alerting System: RUDDER LIMITER FAULT. Captain : Why is it in pitch?

Turbulence

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

No mechanical, medical, or weather issues were reported. Pilots are taught to pitch for VMC, “the airspeed below which the rudder no longer has the authority to overcome the yaw caused by the critical engine being inoperative,” under specific criteria mandated by the FAA. Inexperience doesn’t seem an issue either.

Knot

Air Facts

JUNE 30, 2025

I followed along as we filed our flight plan, got the weather and intel briefings, and picked up our charts. Every five seconds or so, we’d stomp a rudder pedal to skid the Bronco, then reverse direction. The weather was bad—low visibility and smoke. Jinking meant flying unpredictably to throw off enemy gunners.

Weather

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Though the fabric on the wings would be recovered in 1952, the structure of the wings, tail, and rudder remained original to 1910. Despite the fabric on the wooden blades being slightly frayed, they were not deemed to be too damaged to press on, and weather reports indicated improving conditions in Washington, D.C.

Airplanes

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach. Proper coordination of throttle, trim, and rudder inputs are critical during this phase of flight. Its also crucial to verify that no mechanical issues or advisories are present.

Descent

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

If the weather becomes risky, if youre having trouble with your fuel supply, or for any other reason, you might decide to land to avoid an emergency. Severe Weather Conditions Turbulence, icing, or extreme cold can all affect gear operations. Check the weather conditions. The weather was calm, and visibility was good.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. Rudder: Full opposite input to the spin direction. R – Rudder The third step in the spin recovery procedure is to apply the opposite rudder to the direction of the turn. Once the spinning stops, make sure that you bring the rudder back to neutral.

Center of Gravity

Flying Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

The autopilot includes a “level” feature, so should things start going wrong due to weather and/or pilot disorientation, one push brings the aircraft into level flight. There are gap seals between the elevator and horizontal stabilizer, and the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The preflight contains no surprises. Handling is delightful.

Gross Weight

Air Facts

JULY 14, 2025

Weather (wasn’t invented until 1924) D. do they move in the right directions when I move the stick and rudders? I think the answer is obvious: the aircraft had just come out of maintenance, and this was the “first flight after.” Airports C. Other aircraft (unless you count balloons, but come on) Fresh out of maintenance? Be skeptical.

Lift

Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

Use coordinated aileron and rudder pressures to swiftly, but not excessively, angle into this turn. Uncoordinated use of aileron and rudder, leading to slips or skids. AWOS and ASOS AWOS and ASOS systems provide continuous weather updates, including wind direction and speed. Inaccurate wind direction assessment.

Crosswind

Air Facts

JULY 18, 2025

I kept my feet close to the rudder pedals, just in case. And we accept the risks—of aerodynamics, fuel, mechanics, weather, and the rest—willingly, because we choose to. We were flying at 6,500 feet AGL over the Arizona desert, with hills rising in the distance. I demonstrated the technique. Each decision opens a new path to explore.

AGL

Flying Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

That means constantly scanning for terrain, traffic, and weather while maintaining orientation and navigating using visual landmarks. Disable unlimited fuel and play with different weather and weight-and-balance factors to see how they impact flight characteristics. You’re midflight, and the weather ahead is worsening.

Cockpit

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

The weather is finally warm, and aviation fans are eager to update their aircraft and home flight sim setups. Decades later, Stick and Rudder continues to shape the way pilots learn. Browse the 10 top-selling items that FLYING readers scooped up in April 2025. It features 27 programmable buttons, POV hat, and rapid-fire trigger.

Rudder

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2025

Weather Uncertainty and Multiple Choice Routing Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 01 Jun 2025 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - LHV (Lock Haven, PA) - SDC 2.9 Weather Uncertainty and Multiple Choice Routing Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 01 Jun 2025 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - LHV (Lock Haven, PA) - SDC 2.9

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

JULY 1, 2025

Probable cause(s): The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions. The pilot applied right rudder in an attempt to correct this, resulting in a ground loop. While attempting to control the speed to prevent stall, the airplane veered to the left of the runway.

Density Altitude

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

During the fall of 2024, I planned a flight to Massey Aerodrome (MD1) in Maryland that I cancelled due to weather. The glider pilot danced on his rudder pedals to signal his readiness to the Pawnee pilot. In fact, I had not investigated a new (to me) destination since sometime in 2024. Uh-huh," I said, cool as a cucumber. "Oh,

Runway

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Anyone contemplating buying one should be ready to pay what we consider to be substantial maintenance bills, with the reward being fast cruise speeds above the weather in pressurized comfort and with reasonable payload. Sharp stick-and-rudder work in crosswinds is a must. We think that fairly sums up the Malibu.

Knot

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

I set the weather in-sim to realistic winds and clouds for early spring in the Northeast and timed my departure from KBOS to allow for a near-sunset arrival at the start of the Hudson River SFRA. I spent the rest of the approach keeping my concentration outside the airplane while making small trim and rudder adjustments.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

JULY 14, 2025

Sun, nice weather, and pristine beaches are as commonplace in the Exumas as death and taxes are in daily life, and it’s easy to take these for granted if you spend enough time there. These swine only ask for a few things for their highly popularized companionship—petting and an occasional treat.

Runway