We often learn the most from our failures, this is particularly true for advancements in the field of engineering. Unfortunately for the engineers in the aviation industry, the prices to pay for failure are high. This will be a reoccurring theme in my videos, trust me. The flip-side of this unforgiving industry, is that it […]

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 […]