Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

We consider that reassuring when the weather becomes turbulent. Taxiing requires forays into Beta as there is so much thrust at idle that the Epic will rapidly accelerate beyond taxi speed. However, that also means, as King noted, the E1000 AX is “built like a tank.” gph fuel burn.

Rudder

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. The rotational force thats needed to move an object about an axis is called torque. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right. What Is Aileron Trim?

Aileron

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Helicopter Controls Helicopter pilots utilize three main controls: the cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals. Anti-torque pedals manage the tail rotor’s thrust, countering the main rotor’s torque to maintain directional control and stability. Does turbulence affect helicopters differently?

Torque

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Stalling with a high-power setting takes more effort since there is thrust and a high-energy slipstream from the propeller, which prevents boundary layer separation. The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. Buffeting is like flying in rough, choppy air.

Stability