What if you forget to remove the pitot tube cover?
I have to confess that just the other day, I did the unthinkable – I somehow did not remove the pitot tube cover before starting the aircraft engine…
Alternator failure – What should you do?
Alternator failures do not occur often, but when they do, it affects the electrical systems of the aircraft, and your own decision making skills.
Should you fly in cold front conditions?
Cold fronts are a common phenomena at certain times of the year, and just like thunderstorms, a good understanding of them will go a long way in helping you to plan your flight, and of course, keep you safe.
“Coffin Corner” – Aerodynamic Ceiling Explained
An interesting occurrence, related to Mach number, occurs at high altitudes in the troposphere, called ‘coffin corner’. If you are having visions of some deadly myth as scary as flying into the Bermuda triangle, fear not…
Biplanes – Two wings double the lift?
Biplanes, or aeroplanes with two wings, one on top of the other, were popular in the World War One era. Many of these designs are still functioning today, but what makes this design so unique? There are a number of variations in Biplane design, such as staggered...
How does the mixture control work?
In a piston engine aircraft, the mixture control lever is the red one. Red, because it is really important for healthy engine operation. So what exactly does the mixture control lever do?
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