Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Just north of Jefferson City, the Kansas City Center controller cleared us to the Jeff City VOR, which was on the airport, to hold at 4,000 feet. I got out my instrument approach chart and studied the holding pattern and the VOR approach procedure. It was also destroying the propellers air foils causing a loss of thrust.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
Whether you’re just starting or comparing flight schools like CAU or Thrust Flight, know that we’re here to give you personalized, hands-on training that sticks. These exercises teach cross-check techniques, navigation using VOR or GPS, and system management under IFR conditions.
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Pilot's Life Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Aerodynamics and Flight Theory : Youll learn the basic principles behind flight, including the four forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Youll learn how the four forces of flightlift, drag, thrust, and weightinteract to keep an aircraft in the air. Lets break down what you can expect from these topics.
AeroSavvy
AUGUST 20, 2021
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift.
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