How You Can Communicate Better with the ATC
For those of you who quiver at the very initiation of contact with the ATC, fear not, here are some tricks that will help…
Can You Read a NOTAM?
Ah yes… The NOTAM. The ‘Notice to Air Men (Women)’ which most general aviation…actually all pilots, are meant to examine prior to taking off, but in all honesty, seldom do. We are going to show you how to read these notices…
Constant, Variable and Fixed Pitch Propellers – What is the Difference?
Propeller blades are basically a set of aerofoils arranged radially around a shaft. However, not all props are created equal…
10 Steps to Choosing the Right Flight Instructor
Choosing your instructor is a bit like going on a blind date – you just don’t know if it will be a compatible match, but you just go with it anyway. The truth is, student pilots are often assigned an instructor, without much say in the matter…
What is a Deep, Accelerated and Shock Stall?
The stall is entirely dependent on the angle of attack, and can occur at ANY speed. Now for the interesting part – What is a deep, accelerated and shock stall?
How do Different Wing Shapes Stall?
Have you ever considered how the shape of your preferred aircraft’s wings will affect how it will stall? One would think that the more modern the aircraft, especially when it comes to airliners, the less likely they are to find themselves in a stall situation, and this would be true…
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