Theories of Lift, Cont'd

Theories of Lift, Cont’d

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 11:18 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Several readers express concern over declining pilot professionalism, poor radio communication, and unsafe practices at non-towered airports, advocating for better training and an increased need for "defensive flying."
The phrase "Any traffic in the area please advise" on CTAF is criticized as unsafe due to its potential to disrupt critical communications by causing multiple transmissions at once.
Pilots debate the necessity of flying during a pandemic, with some arguing against advice to "stay home" by emphasizing the importance of maintaining proficiency, supporting FBOs, and engaging in charitable or relief missions.

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The actual velocity over the top of an airfoil is much faster than predicted….” For those who have not seen this with their own eyes, watch Dr. Alexander Lippisch and his smoke-particle wind-tunnel in ‘The Secrets of Flight,” available on YouTube. Fascinating!

Thanks for the article (“Theories Of Lift,” April 2020). It takes us a step beyond the stereotypes delivered during ground school.