Flying above the world when surrounded by blue skies is one thing. Trying to find your way when you cannot see anything is quite another. Low visibility can require a …
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Beyond the amazing aeronautical and thrust design developments we have pursued since the Wright brothers, arguably the next greatest development in aviation has been in electronic communications, including nonverbal communication …
The cockpit of even the smallest and simplest airplane can be an overwhelming place. Fortunately, the most “hands-on” elements of the cockpit—those which enable the pilot to direct the airplane’s …
Pilots have a lot of different types of equipment they have to learn about – especially when it comes to the instruments on their dash. Knowing what everything is and …
Understanding the pitot static system is important for pilots and student pilots to ensure a safe flight. Here is what you should know. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] If you have ever looked …
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The cockpit of an airplane contains instruments such as the vertical speed indicator that are essential for pilots to fly. [lwptoc title=”CONTENTS:”] Have you ever heard of an airplane’s “six …
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Some pilots say that the only thing an airplane has in common with cars is that the tires are rubber, and that’s not really too far off the mark. The …