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Effects of the Controls

How were you taught to perceive the effects of the flight controls? I got my private pilot certificate in 1984. Thinking back, I don’t recall specific instruction on what roll, yaw, and pitch should look like.

Nine Principles Roll, Yaw & Pitch Motion 5 minute read · Dec 30

Kevin the Expert

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Those who keep up with flight simulator news, newsletters, or social media have likely seen advertisements, screenshots, videos, or press releases regarding Microsoft's newest and shiniest release, Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024). But, is newer always better?

Flight training Optimal Learning Flight Simulation 6 minute read · Dec 25

Kristy How

Optimising Student Pilot Development with the Ecological Dynamics Model

The ecological dynamics model (EDM) highlights how scenario-based training can advance pilots from rote learning to a correlation-level of understanding.

Flight training Featured Life Long Learning Optimal Learning 6 minute read · Nov 12

Rich Stowell

Complexity

Suppose you hear a frantic ten-year-old over the radio. He says, “the pilot has passed out! A horn is going off and the plane is shaking! What do I do?”

Nine Principles Optimal Learning Learn Do Fly 5 minute read · Oct 24