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Adverse Yaw to Aircraft Logbooks

ADVERSE YAW A condition of flight in which the nose of an airplane tends to yaw toward the outside of the turn. This is caused by the higher induced drag on the outside wing, which is also producing more lift. Induced drag is a by-product of the lift associated with the outside wing. AERODYNAMIC CEILING The point (altitude) at which, as the indicated airspeed decreases with altitude, it progressively merges with the low speed buffet boundary wher… Continue reading

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100 Hour Inspection to Adjustable Stabilizer

…etors, generators, and fuel pumps are commonly installed engine accessories. ADJUSTABLE STABILIZER A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed. Source: Airplane Fying Handbook by FAA … Continue reading

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