Image Source Gliders are one of the earliest forms of manned aircraft, flying without the benefit of an engine or generating lift of their own. Gliders’ ability to stay aloft is primarily...
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Image Credit The fun (and the challenge) of gliders is that they soar without the use of an engine. Inevitably, they all eventually run out of lift and return to the ground. But during that...
Gliding (also called soaring) is a wonderful segment within aviation that boasts a very loyal and passionate following. One of the many benefits of flying gliders is that they are generally less...
Flying during pristine mornings and tranquil sunsets are some of the most enjoyable moments as an aviator, but many times the air is not smooth and we hear pilots report chop or turbulence in their...
Pilots often have a lot to do when flying and aircraft trim helps pilots manage that workload and keep the aircraft moving in the right direction. It can be a pilot’s best friend! So what is...
Every time I want to take a passenger flying with me, especially a first-timer, I plan the flight to maximize the odds that the ride is smooth, or turbulence-free. If I am traveling solo or...