Everyday English ASI blocked The blocking of an airspeed indicator can present serious challenges for pilots during flight. To prevent and mitigate the risks associated with blocked airspeed indicators pilots undergo training to recognize and respond effectively to such emergencies. A mnemonic aid like “PUDSUC” helps to recall the effects of a blocked […]
Everyday English Pilot Flying and Pilot Not Flying In aviation PNF and PF refer to the Pilot Not Flying and Pilot Flying roles within the cockpit. The PF is responsible for physically controlling the aircraft including tasks such as flying the plane, maneuvering and executing procedures. On the other hand, the PNF
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Everyday English First, make sure you have enough runway to come to a complete stop. Reduced braking means your ground roll will be longer. As you roll out from your touch down, use aerodynamic braking. By maximizing the drag produced by your control surfaces, you can help slow yourself with reduced effort on your
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Everyday English Hypoxia is by definition a lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood. Symptoms are hard to identify mainly because the first organ affected is the brain, this causes bad judgment over the overall situation. Another challenging factor is the fact, that hypoxia occurs gradually, this means you might just fall into a deadly