Any time you change a flight control’s mass, it negatively affects the speed at which the flight control can flutter. The mass of a flight control can change due to drain holes getting plugged as well ...

As both a pilot and VR expert, there is no way I could ignore the topic of flight training in virtual reality. Although this niche seems rather narrow, VR is a breakthrough technology for pilot ...

From our very first flight lessons we were taught to check for “full and free correct movement” of flight controls. Every preflight, whether it is for a normal flight or a post-maintenance test flight ...

Flight simulators provide a realistic way for pilots and enthusiasts to sharpen skills and practice without the constraints of real-world flying, ranging from basic home setups to full-motion ...

Autonomy is no longer science fiction. Advanced flight control systems that augment pilot decisions with artificial intelligence and machine learning are moving into mainstream avionics. These systems ...

How can two competing manufacturers have such wildly different views of how a cockpit should work? Boeing and Airbus have ...

A Skyryse employee demonstrates a tablet designed by the company to replace the traditional stick, rudders and cyclic used to control a helicopter. A licensed driver can easily hop behind the wheel of ...

Flight simulators offer realistic and immersive experiences for aviation enthusiasts and pilots, aiding in skill development and understanding aircraft systems from home. The article reviews five ...