Propeller Breeze

In this episode, we unpack the fascinating world of gyroscopic flight instruments—the quiet, spinning heroes that keep pilots oriented and aircraft under control. You’ll learn how two fundamental principles, rigidity in space and precession, allow th... more

In this episode we dive into the world of Electronic Flight Displays (EFDs) — the “glass cockpit” revolution that replaced the old six-pack of steam gauges with sleek, software-driven Primary Flight Displays and Multi-Function Displays. You’ll hear h... more

In this episode, we dig into one of the most deceptive failures in light aircraft instrumentation: a blocked static system. When the static ports become obstructed—but the pitot tube remains clear—the aircraft’s most trusted instruments start lying w... more

In this episode, we dive into one of the most deceptive and potentially dangerous failure modes in light aircraft: pitot-static system blockages. Moisture, ice, dirt, or even a well-placed insect can quietly compromise the very instruments you rely o... more

In this episode, we dive into one of the most information-rich instruments on the flight deck: the Airspeed Indicator. Building on our exploration of the pitot-static system, we unpack how the ASI translates pressure into performance—and why understa... more

In this episode of Aviation Essentials, we explore one of the most informative yet often misunderstood instruments in the cockpit—the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), also known as the Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI). This episode unpacks how this d... more

In this episode of Aerodynamic_Poison, we unravel one of aviation’s most deceptively simple—but critically important—instruments: the aircraft altimeter. Pilots depend on it for terrain clearance, traffic separation, and performance calculations—but ... more

In this episode of Aerodynamic_Poison, we uncover the inner workings—and hidden pitfalls—of one of aviation’s most deceptively simple flight instruments: the altimeter.

At first glance, it’s just a dial showing how high you are. But beneath that gla... more