Load factor limits: How much g is your aircraft certified for?
Let’s take a look at what’s meant by a load factor, how it’s calculated, and how it differs from g. The weight of an aircraft is created by the force
May 5, 2021
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The gracious barrel roll − a graceful and comfortable manoeuvre
In the hands of a good pilot, the barrel roll is one of the nicest and most comfortable aerobatic manoeuvres to ride through. It can be flown very smoothly and
April 6, 2021
The Piper J3 Cub − basically beautiful
I own an almost totally authentic Piper J3 Cub that was built in 1945, a year before I was born. Now 75 years old, it continues to provide three generations
March 7, 2021
The Stall Turn
The stall turn is a spectacular manoeuvre to behold and it’s very useful for the aerobatic pilot. It enables the direction of the aircraft to be changed through 180° within
February 15, 2021
Opening a pressurised aircraft’s cockpit window in flight
The cockpit window may need to be opened to help clear smoke and fumes. Due to the aerodynamics of an aircraft’s nose section, the in-flight opening of a cockpit side window results in the suction of air out into the free airstream. No high pressure air will enter the cockpit.
February 1, 2021