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How Icing Affects Aircraft
Icing can lead to loss of performance, and increase fuel consumption. In the worst-case scenario, it could lead to loss of control.
Single Pilot Operations: The Risks and Challenges
In the early days of aviation, there were five flight crew members in the cockpit assisting in flying the aircraft.
How Temperature Affects The Fuel Uplift For Airliners
The amount of fuel an aircraft can carry depends on a lot of factors.
Aircraft Flight Controls: The Simple Flying Guide
An introduction to the means by which a pilot controls the direction and attitude of a commercial airplane during flight.
Why Reverse Thrust Is Not Used In Flight
In most modern airliners, its use is banned in the air because it could lead to undesirable flight characteristics that might cause a loss of control.
How An Airplane Propeller Works
Propeller aircraft continue to live on. They can still be found in almost all general aviation aircraft and short-range transports.
A Look At The Fly By Wire Control System
The fly-by-wire system has been a revolution in flight control systems design and is a feature found in many aircraft that are being designed today.
How Are Flight Controls Moved?
In this piece, we will focus on how the flight controls are moved, how the hinge moments can be reduced, and how trimming of flight controls works.
An Introduction To Flight Controls
The flight controls of an aircraft allow the pilot to control an aircraft in the air and at times on the ground.
The History And Differences Between Airbus And Boeing Winglets
The winglets are a common feature found in almost all transport aircraft these days.
What Do Pilots Keep In Their Bags?
In times past, pilots carried huge bags because they were required to carry a lot of items, such as chart binders, and company manuals.
How An Aircraft's Fuel System Works
The fuel system is one of the most important systems in an aircraft.
How Do Aircraft Spoilers & Speed Brakes Work?
The spoiler panels, when they are extended in the air, act also as speed brakes which helps to increase the rate of descent of the aircraft.
Why Runway Excursions Happen & How They Can Be Prevented
Runway excursion-related accidents and incidents are more common than we usually think.
Tail Strikes: A Pilot's Perspective
A few weeks back, we heard the news of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 suffering from a tail strike during landing.
What Are Jet Engine Compressor Stalls & How Can They Be Prevented?
A compressor stall is usually associated with a loud bang, and it can lead to flames coming out of the engine exhaust.
Autopilot: A Complete Guide
With the autopilot active, the pilot can focus on other important tasks, such as navigation and communication.
Licensing & Training Requirements: An Airline Pilot's Perspective
The airline pilot profession is one of the most regulated in the world.
How Pilots Master the Precise Art Of Taxiing An Aircraft
The taxi regime of a flight is a very important part of the flight. It involves the ground movement of the aircraft on its power.