Pilots rev up engines before takeoff, but why? The answer lies in a fascinating dance of air, fire, and spinning blades.

One of the most influential cockpit levers on a jet’s take-off is the flap handle. Hinged panels at the wing’s trailing and leading edges transform a sleek airfoil into a low-speed lift sail.

Thorough pre-flight planning, including precise performance calculations accounting for environmental factors (e.g., density altitude) and runway conditions, is crucial for safe short and soft field ...

Flights showcased Electra’s EL2 technology demonstrator aircraft’s 150 ft takeoff and landing capabilities at Virginia Tech. Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) will leverage its operational scale and ...