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…
I recall reading an article in AOPA magazine titled NASCAR drivers fly too! The article went on to discuss how a lot of NASCAR drivers also have pilot certificates. This didn’t surprise me. Why is that? Because flying airplanes can be similar to driving in NASCAR. One of those similarities involves the tendency to make Read More…
We know that flaps are high lift devices that allow us to descend at a steeper angle without increasing airspeed. There are many different types of flaps, but the 5 most common ones are: Plain flaps Split Flaps Slotted Flaps Fowler Flaps Leading Edge Flaps are mounted on the rear of the wing. Another type Read More…