high wing vs low wing for a private pilot | Pilots of America
网页2016年6月12日 · The planes do fly differently but I don't think it was that big of a deal to transition between the two. What I miss about Cessnas is their high wing view of the ground and the huge flaps. I'm really looking forward to flying a M20J-201 though. I don't think Cessna makes anything that competes with those, so low-wing it is!
What planes have realistic "fold every time you fly" wings?
网页2018年10月8日 · The folding wing was designed by Lou Sunderland, who went on to design the S-18 in collaboration with John Thorpe, a modified T-18 with the folding wing and a wider fuselage. All the Thorpe '18s have a stabilator with anti-servo tab, just like the Piper Cherokees that Thorpe had a hand in designing.
Alternative EFBs: FlyQ vs WingX vs FltPlanGo - Pilots of America
网页2013年11月23日 · I like to keep my eyes outside or on my certified instruments so I don't play that much with all the bells and whistles. Although I am quite capable with electronics, for me simplicity is key- in the plane I want to fly, not play with my iPad. I started with Foreflight, which works great.
Helicopter and fixed wing training, which first?
网页2020年7月24日 · Fixed wing is cheaper to get, and a much larger industry. Rotor is pretty bad @zz, you’ll do some down and dirty stuff, but earning potential is greater in fixed wing. Flying both professionally is rare, you’ll likely have to choose to focus on one. I do know of crop dusters who are dual rated and fly both equally.
Piper Cherokee with Hershey Bar Wing: Landing with some power
网页2019年1月6日 · Rather than hijack another thread to get opinions I started a new one. I have read in many threads Cherokee pilots, particularly the Cherokees with the Hershey bar wing, keep some throttle on (maybe 100 RPM above idle) …
Laminar Flow Wing - How does it work? | Pilots of America
网页2014年1月20日 · A forum discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of laminar flow wings, which are designed to minimize turbulence and drag. Learn how laminar flow wings produce lift, what factors affect their performance, …
FlyBaby, BabyAce, Fisher FP303 or something else?
网页2013年7月5日 · Fly Babies have had a number of wing-failure accidents. These can be mostly reduced to a couple of causes: 1. Neglect. Many Fly Babies were built in the '60s and '70s, and sold cheaply enough that they appealed to those who …
Rotary-wing Commercial pursuing fixed-wing add-on
网页2013年1月22日 · Background: I'm an Army aviator with a commercial rotary-wing certificate currently pursuing a fixed wing rating. I have 1,100 hours in Kiowa Warriors and about 90 hours in Cessnas and Cherokees (the war in injuries caused a few interuptions in training).
Flying a PA-28-180 - Pilots of America
网页2009年5月9日 · 1.) takeoff on left tank. climb to cruise altitude. fly for an additional hour. 2.) switch to right tank. fly for one hour. 3.) switch to left tank. run empty. 4.) switch back to right tank knowing I have at least 1.5 hours of fuel and it's all in one tank. No running dry on short final because you don't know which tank has that last few ...
Safety of ultralights - Pilots of America
网页2014年3月9日 · Early morning flights with calm conditions are the best times to fly ultralights and open country with lots of options in case of engine failure is the best location to fly them. Avoid getting into "I'm gonna fly to the pancake breakfast only 30 miles away" because the winds will have likely kicked up for the return flight.