Jet engine also known as a Gas turbine engine, although appearing different to the propeller engine both propel their aircraft solely by thrusting a large weight of air backwards. The possibility of using Jet engines had interested Aircraft designers for a long time. Initially they were presented with many obstacles. To understand and appreciate a Jet engine you should look at the whirling garden sprinkler. The sprinkler tends to rotate due to the reaction of the water jet. The jet engine is designed to accelerate a stream of … [Read more...]

How  Low  May  I  Go  on a precision approach? For Precision Approach the minimum height to which a pilot may descend is known as the Decision Height (DH). By adding the threshold elevation to the DH, a Decision Altitude (DA) is arrived at. The Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) may be calculated by adding the threshold elevation to the MDH. The DH may also be referred to as the Missed Approach Point (MAPt) on a Precision Approach. If visual reference has not been achieved by the time the published Missed Approach Point (MAPt) … [Read more...]

What is VMCA ( Minimum Control Speed in the air.) ? And is it possible to perform a VMCA demonstration with this type of conditions? Operating engine at its maximum available take-off power / thrust setting. Aircraft in its take-off configuration. Propeller on the failed engine wind milling. Centre of gravity NOT far aft as possible The aircraft NOT at maximum take-off weight. Aircraft trimmed for take-off. … [Read more...]

What is the current wind condition? You approach an unmanned airfield during a sunny day and align yourself on the downwind leg of the airfield. While doing your checks you notice that the airfield has NO windsock. At this point you notice a cloud above you. How would you tell of the current wind conditions? … [Read more...]

Have you ever looked at a bird from an aviator’s perspective? Obviously! It’s the only other thing that has wings and is not a plane. It's full of grace and harmony. It’s the perfect pilot! Engineered and maintained by I AM maintenance and Engineering services©- I am sure it’s copyright. VFR and IFR certified. But hell yeah it was BORN to FLY. Well BORN seems out of place maybe LAID to FLY?? So have you ever thought if a Bird can stall? Go through the buffet, loose a few feathers, wing drop etc. Do you think it’s … [Read more...]