Some airframe designers have built in offset for the vertical fin to help compensate for the phenomena that move an airplane’s direction of flight to the left.
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New flight training program using virtual reality cuts time to solo by 30%
“We have had students who finished and soloed in times that we have never seen before,” Embry-Riddle Flight Training Manager Nicole Hester said. “We’re also getting feedback from our instructor pilots that students in the new program can immediately control the airplane and understand radio communications very well.”
Swiss pilots flying around the world to advocate for greener aviation
Flying a Diamond DA50, the two pilots are stopping places where initiatives for sustainable aviation are working, as well as using Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon offsets.
Deadline looms for Alaska Airmen’s scholarships
The Alaska Airmen’s Association is taking applications until March 1, 2022, for more than $90,000 in scholarships.
Picture of the Day: Moment of touchdown
Larry Brock submitted this photo and note: “Landing at McWhirter Field (KLKR) in Lancaster, South Carolina.”
An aviation career is more than a numbers game
For many aeronautical hopefuls, the idea of securing a spot in the left seat of an airliner represents the golden ring of career attainment. To be in command of an airliner and draw the platinum plated paychecks that come with that position is so appealing to some of us that we miss the opportunity to smell the flowers along the way. Or the Je-tA.
KHTO to become private use airport
Long Island’s East Hampton Airport (KHTO) will temporarily close March 1, reopening three days later as a “new airport,” a private-use facility subject to prior permission required conditions and other restrictions.
More courses released for CFI Professional Development Program
The new courses cover a variety of topics from tips for online ground school, training Pilots in Command, pilots and medications, and a course on setting up your own business as a CFI.
‘Made up’ arrival points a safety issue
There are two VFR arrival points being used at Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS) in Oklahoma called “Turnpike Split” and “Cross Creek Warehouse.” Neither of these arrival points are charted and neither are readily located by any normal level of flight planning before being directed to one of them by ATC. The only place I have found written reference to them is buried three pages deep on the airport association website.