chemtrail

Contrails Not Chemtrails – Contrails Explained and Chemtrails Debunked by a Professional Pilot

Over the past few years, I have been asked numerous times about those magnificent wispy-white trails that jets leave behind as they cross the sky. I think its generally human … Continue reading Contrails Not Chemtrails – Contrails Explained and Chemtrails Debunked by a Professional Pilot

CRJ WING

Flying The Supercritical Wing – An Up-close Look at the Supercritical Airfoil and High Speed Flight

“Wow, it really is curved on the bottom!” I still remember how surprised I was when I took my first look at the wing of the CRJ. The reason for … Continue reading Flying The Supercritical Wing – An Up-close Look at the Supercritical Airfoil and High Speed Flight

Angle of attack: A Journey From Zero Lift to Stall

This post focuses the aerodynamics of level flight. There are plenty of references out there on this topic, however many of them are either way too complicated; requiring a doctorate … Continue reading Angle of attack: A Journey From Zero Lift to Stall

How to Manage Risk on High Wind Landings

Wind significantly affects an aircraft in flight. Because aircraft fly suspended in the atmosphere, movement of air will ultimately cause movement of the aircraft in the same direction. This forces … Continue reading How to Manage Risk on High Wind Landings