Aviation

When you make your first flight with a new RC airplane chances are you will have to make some small adjustments to the control surfaces to obtain level flight. These adjustments are called...

Thermal soaring is one of the more advanced techniques in an R/C glider pilot's arsenal. The main challenge lies in the fact that to be successful the pilot must be able to harness forces of...

At the end of my "How to Taxi a Light Airplane" article (the link is in the resource section), I left us at the runway ready to take off. So, let's pick up where we left off and get this...

You see those little three wheeled airplanes moving around airports but, you never give any thought to how they are propelled or steered do you? Well, for the curious, here is how it is done. It...

Ever wondered what a rudder on a plane is used for? Well, wonder no more. An airplane rudder helps turn the plane safely along with the aerilons and can prevent the danger of spins. The rudder is...

An airplane has two sets of controls for steering. The yoke, a small steering wheel mounted on a column that moves back and forth, is found in most modern airplanes and controls motion up and...

Learn how the wings & rudder work when piloting a glider in this free online video lesson on how to fly a sailplane.

The rudder on an airplane is very similar to the rudder on a boat. However, it's operation is more complex from a practical standpoint, since it must be used in combination with other controls to...

Making a 3-point landing in a tailwheel airplane is the most challenging part of flying a "taildragger." It requires carefully managing air speed, constant attention to the rudder and the position...

Executing a slip when flying makes the plane descend faster without gaining airspeed. When landing, it's a way to get the plane lined up in a crosswind and put it just where you want it on the...

One of the most fascinating parts of flying a plane is the takeoff. That is the moment where you realize that you are defying gravity, where "the rules no longer apply" and you're suddenly free of...

When flying light general aviation airplanes wind plays a big role in the landing and taking off of aircraft. Ideally the wind would always be a light breeze directly down the runway. Generally...

If you dream of flying an airplane, check out your local small airports to see what the cost is per hour of lesson time. With between 40 and 60 hours of practice time, you can qualify for your...

It takes a lot of time and practice to fly a remote control plane correctly. Once you have mastered the techniques, you will be flying high! The following steps will help you learn how to take the...