Aviation Stalls: Definition, Causes, Types, and Recovery
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains aviation stalls: causes, warning signs, angle of attack, and step-by-step recovery techniques every pilot should master.
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A-TOMATO-FLAMES Explained: Understanding This Common Aviation Mnemonic
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains the A-TOMATO=FLAMES mnemonic and the FAA-required VFR equipment every pilot must have before flight.
Understanding Angle of Attack: Essential to Safe and Efficient Flight
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains angle of attack, the critical angle, and how pilots manage AOA to prevent stalls and maintain safe flight.
Types of Aircraft: From Balloons to Supersonic Jets
Captain Stephen Austin explores the different types of aircraft, including airplanes, helicopters, jets, turboprops, and gliders, and how each is used in aviation.
What is a Dutch Roll? The Aircraft Maneuver Every Pilot Should Know
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains what Dutch roll is, what causes it, and how pilots and yaw dampers correct this lateral-directional oscillation in flight.
Understanding Aviation Fuel: Types, Uses, and Safety
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains aviation fuel types, including Avgas and Jet A, how they’re used, and why proper fuel selection is critical for safety.
Understanding Ailerons: What are they and how do they work?
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains how ailerons function, how they create roll, and why adverse yaw occurs in aircraft.
Understanding Indicated Airspeed: A Pilot’s Guide
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains indicated airspeed (IAS), how it differs from true airspeed, and why pilots rely on it in flight.
What is a Pitot Tube?
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains pitot tubes, static ports, and how they provide accurate indicated airspeed in aircraft.
Aircraft Lighting: Types, Importance, and Regulations
Chief Operating Officer and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director Josh Rawlins explains aircraft lighting systems, color meanings, and FAA requirements for day and night operations.