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Lift-Off - Crosswind Takeoff
As the nosewheel is being raised off the runway, the holding of aileron control into the wind may result in the downwind wing rising and the downwind main wheel lifting off the runway first, with th…
Structure of the Atmosphere
The atmosphere in which flight is conducted is an envelope of air that surrounds the earth and rests upon its surface. It is as much a part of the earth as the seas or the land. However, air differs…
FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)
The FAA is dedicated to improving the safety of United States civilian aviation by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach, and education. The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) …
The Student Pilot
The first step in becoming a pilot is to select a type of aircraft. FAA rules for getting a pilot’s certificate differ depending on the type of aircraft flown. Individuals can choose among airplanes,…
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Becoming a Pilot - aeronautical airplane engineeringThe course of instruction a student pilot follows depends on the type of certificate sought. It sh…
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Adjustable StabilizerRather than using a movable tab on the trailing edge of the elevator, some aircraft have an adjusta…
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14 CFR PART 21 SUBPART O—TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDERS (TSO)A Technical Standard Order (TSO) is issued by the Administrator and is a minimum performance stand…
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Rate of Turn (ROT)The rate of turn (ROT) is the number of degrees (expressed in degrees per second) of heading change…