Portal:Pilot

This portal is for FlightGear users specifically interested in learning more about aviation, flying in general and the underlying principles. If you are just slightly interested in simulating realism, be aware that articles listed in this portal might give more in depth information than you are actually looking for.

• Avionics and Instruments
• Communications
• Creating a flightplan
• Definitions Acronyms
• Getting IFR Charts
• Instructor Resources
• List of abbreviations
• Real Life Experience
• Resources for Pilot certification in the US
• Tutorial Resources
• Understanding Altitude
• Understanding Navigation
• Understanding Propeller Torque and P-Factor
• Weather

External links

• Checklists
• FAA Handbooks & Manuals
• SmartCockpit.com
• World Aeronautical Database

Flying helicopters is different to aircraft in quite some ways. Therefore it requires different skills and a different understanding of aerodynamics.

• Flying the helicopter, a FlightGear specific tutorial covering the basics of flying helicopters.

External links

• The Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
• Helicopter Aerodynamics
• Aerodynamics on wikipedia