Aircraft History
Visual Descent Point (VDP) Explained: 4 Things To Know
Flying along on a beautiful clear day makes planning a safe landing a piece of cake. Avoiding controlled flight into terrain is easy when you can actually see the terrain! Having to descend through clouds, however, can be a bit unnerving. Watching the altimeter unwind towards obstructions that you cannot see becomes easier to swallow Read More…
Runway Visual Range (RVR) Explained
RVR stands for Runway Visual Range and is the most accurate observation method used in determining how far a pilot will be able to see horizontally down the runway. Why Does Visibility Matter So Much? Pilots need to know what the visibility is at an airport for a variety of reasons. Visual pilots need to Read More…
Ford Trimotor: 10 Fast Facts
The Ford Trimotor was one of the first large passenger planes, and proved its worth with its simplicity, ruggedness, and reliability. Nicknamed the “Tin Goose,” the Trimotor first flew in 1925, and served in constant use for over 60 years. For such a limited production run, the Ford Trimotor has a lot of interesting facts Read More…
Visual Descent Point (VDP) Explained: 4 Things To Know
Flying along on a beautiful clear day makes planning a safe landing a piece of cake. Avoiding controlled flight into terrain is easy when you can actually see the terrain! Having to descend through clouds, however, can be a bit unnerving. Watching the altimeter unwind towards obstructions that you cannot see becomes easier to swallow Read More…
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