Have you ever been so lost in your car that you actually considered pulling into a used car lot, selling the car, and using the money to purchase a new identity? If so, you were really lost. Getting unlost is easy, especially in a car. You simply drive into a gas station and ask for […]

I like steep turns! They’re fun, challenging, and, in many cases, they are a good test of a pilot’s ability to recognize the limits of airplane performance. And, if you play Microsoft® Combat Flight Simulator, they’re useful to get away from a bandit who is trying to shoot your tail off! Steep turns (those typically […]

First, a Little Theory In our class on slow flight, I showed you how, in order to maintain sufficient lift for flight, the wing’s angle of attack increased as the airspeed decreased. Perhaps you’ve wondered if there is a limit to how much the angle of attack could increase. After all, common sense suggests there […]