After enough time, something will happen. In this case, it wasn’t a crash—it was theft. The door to the AirBnB was slightly ajar, revealing a ransacked apartment. Most of the camera equipment was on hand that night, but the thieves found a not-so-clever hiding spot for the Mavic Pro. Just like that, a few thousand…
The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) and the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) are both crucial to effective navigation. But there’s a slight problem. You may unknowingly be misusing the terms! Let’s dive into the difference between HSI and CDI and how to use them correctly. Key Takeaways CDI shows course deviation; HSI combines CDI with a…
Aircraft are massive, heavy machines. How do they manage to fly, supported by nothing but thin air? Many explanations on websites, videos, and even some textbooks oversimplify or misrepresent the true mechanics of lift. In reality, lift generation involves both Bernoulli’s principle and Newton’s third law working together. Read on to understand Bernoulli’s principle and…
Have you ever thought about turning your love for flying drones into a business? It’s easier than you might think! These days drones can do it all, from capturing amazing real estate photos to even inspecting tall buildings. Starting a drone business is like combining fun with making money. In this guide, I’ll show you…
On this day in aviation history, March 11, 1959, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King took to the skies for the first time. Known internally by Sikorsky as the S-61, the Sea King was a twin-engine Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopter developed to counter the growing threat of Soviet submarines during the Cold War. The U.S. Navy…
Both the turbofan and turbojet are jet engines that rely on the same principles to provide thrust. But what makes them different from each other? Is one design better than the other? Let’s see how the turbofan is different from a turbojet and compare the advantages and disadvantages of either system. Key Takeaways Turbojet engines…
You might assume that staying legal means staying safe. In reality, though, that’s not always the case. You shouldn’t get complacent just because you’re legal. Ask yourself: Are your skills sharp enough to handle any situation? Currency confirms that you’re legally allowed to fly, but proficiency keeps you safe and ready to fly confidently. In…
Drones have their own language, and it’s filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. But it is valuable to learn these terms for the sake of safety, compliance, and communication in the aviation world. This guide simplifies the most common drone-related acronyms, from flight regulations to airspace classifications and…
Just before sunrise, two lights hovered in the sky—one red, one green—staying perfectly still against the skyscape. In the dark, it looked like a drone. The aircraft didn’t move, and it didn’t make a sound. Then, just as it seemed settled, it suddenly ascended. At first glance, it could have seemed like someone was flying…
Let’s say you’re cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” Do you know what that means, and do you know what to do next? Pilots and ATCs daily use transponder codes, also known as squawk codes. They help the ATC identify and keep track of who you are….