Federal Aviation Regulations

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• Drift Tube: In aviation, a drift tube is a device used to measure the drift angle of an aircraft. It consists of a small tube mounted on the aircraft's wing or fuselage, with a vane inside that is free to rotate. As the aircraft moves through the air, ... Read More >>
• Approach: In aviation, approach refers to the phase of flight in which an aircraft is descending towards an airport for landing. It begins at the initial approach fix (IAF) and ends at the landing threshold. During this phase, the pilot must follow a ... Read More >>
• Adverse yaw: Adverse yaw is an inherent tendency of an airplane to yaw in the opposite direction of a roll. This is caused by the difference in drag between the wings as they are deflected in a roll. The wing with the increased angle of attack and lift ... Read More >>