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Basic Weight and Balance Equation

This equation can be rearranged to find the distance a weight must be shifted to give a desired change in the CG location: This equat…

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Lift-Off - Crosswind Takeoff

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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

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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)

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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

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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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