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How to Manage Fatigue and Survive Nightshifts

Sleep is something none of us can escape from. For some it’s amazing, for others it’s annoying. Pilots, like many other people in other professions, often have to deal with staying awake while everyone else is dreaming away. Lots of recent research is revealing more and more about the effects Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 10 monthsNovember 21, 2022 ago
How does TCAS Work?
Technical

What is TCAS? The Ultimate Pilot Guide

TCAS is one of the most overlooked and under-appreciated systems in today’s global aviation industry. It has contributed a lot to the massively improved safety levels that have developed over time. It has proven itself over and over again, but is poorly understood at times. There is a lot going Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 11 monthsNovember 7, 2022 ago
Technical

The Fenestron vs Conventional Tail Rotors

The Fenestron is a fascinating type of anti-torque system. Single-rotorhead helicopters have to deal with the same issues that come with pushing a rotor disc around. There are a lot of different ways to deal with these issues though. We covered the NOTAR system in a previous article. Today we’ll Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 12 monthsOctober 10, 2022 ago
Causes of helicopter crashes
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What are the most Common Causes of Helicopter Crashes?

Helicopter incidents, accidents, and even fatal crashes are unfortunately still way too common, especially compared to the fixed wing world. Every month or so there are still news articles featuring the latest unfortunate helicopter events. These are then followed by safety reports on how to prevent it in the future, Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearAugust 9, 2022 ago
Pitot-Static Flight Instruments
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How do Pitot-Static Flight Instruments Work?

Today we go back to basics! The bread and butter of a cockpit instrument panel or Primary Flight Display are the basic instruments. A big chunk of them work using air, the other chunk are mostly gyroscopic. The ones using air pressure are called pitot-static, which we are going to Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearJuly 12, 2022 ago
Technical

What are the Causes and Effects of Dissymmetry of Lift?

Helicopters are fascinating flying machines. If you talk to someone with fixed wing experience about the effects of airspeed on a helicopter, they will look at you like you’re from a different planet. Fixed wing aircraft are for the most part inherently stable, while helicopters are inherently unstable. This means Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearJune 21, 2022 ago
What is a sonic boom
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What is a Sonic Boom, and How Does it Affect Helicopters?

Sonic booms: not talked about very much, especially in the helicopter industry. However, the speed of sound and the effects of breaking it, has a massive influence on the design, procedures and aerodynamic of both planes and helicopters. So what is a sonic boom, and how does it effect helicopters Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearMay 16, 2022 ago
Technical

The Most Common Turbine Engine Starting Failures

Turbine engines are used widely across the aviation sector. They come in all shapes and sizes: Turbojets, Turboprops, Turboshafts, and Turbofans. While they all have different characteristics and use cases, they share a lot of similarities at the same time. So what are the most common turbine engine starting failures, Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearApril 3, 2022 ago
Technical

Why do Some Aircraft not Appear on Flight Tracking Websites?

A common question for both aviators and non-aviators: Why do some aircraft not appear on flight tracking websites such as Flight Radar 24 and Plane Finder, while others look like the pilots are trying to give passengers a roller coaster experience? How is it possible that most airline traffic even Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsMarch 20, 2022 ago
Technical

How Exactly Does the NOTAR System Work?

Tail rotor systems are one of the most crucial components onboard a helicopter. While pilots can deal with tail rotor emergencies, there are variables that could be extremely hard to deal with and manage. This is why the structural design and manufacturing of tail rotor systems is taken extremely seriously Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsOctober 17, 2021 ago

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