Aviation Blog :: Model Aviation http://www.flyadvance.com/blog Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:45:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Site of the Month for January 2012 http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/site-of-the-month-for-january-2012/ http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/site-of-the-month-for-january-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:45:09 +0000 admin http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/?p=47 Worldwide Aviation Resources
Site of the Month for January 2012 discusses Worldwide Aviation Resources. Fly Gateway offers aviation website links to browse for aircraft, airport, simulation, skydiving, model aviation, ballooning, helicopter, pilots, experience flights and image galleries of aviation.

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Site of the Month for July 2011 talks of Aviation Information. Directory Aviation provides various categories of websites linking to aviation, pilots, model aviation, ballooning, helicopter, aviation careers, airport, aircraft, experience flights, news & media.

]]> http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/site-of-the-month-for-july-2011/feed/ 0 Parts Of A Helicopter You Need To Identify http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/parts-of-a-helicopter-you-need-to-identify/ http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/parts-of-a-helicopter-you-need-to-identify/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:38:49 +0000 Ralph Serpe http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/?p=44 A helicopter is one useful vehicle that one can use to travel in different places. It can transport you to places that do not have their own airports since these helicopters can land in an area for as long as it is flat and is free of any obstruction. Helicopters are being used in a lot of ways. It is very useful in military operations and even in rescue missions during calamities. There are commercial companies who rely much to helicopters too. Igor Sikorsky is the one who is being credited for the invention of the modern helicopters we have these days. A person who is much interested in buying a helicopter or who is just fond of these must know the different parts that make up a helicopter. To know the parts, you will need to be guided on how to do it right.

It is very important that you know where to locate the cockpit. The cockpit is located on the front area and is considered to be the most important compartment of the helicopter. In this area, you will see two doors and two seats for the helicopter pilots. There are controls that you will also notice. This is where you will find the rudder pedal. The pedal is the that can control the movement of the helicopter from left to right. At the back of the cockpit, you have to know that this is where the cabin or cargo is can be located. Passengers can sit on the cabin. On the other hand, this area is called a cargo if the helicopter is being used in freight. The cabin or cargo is a big part of the body of the helicopter which is collectively know to be the fuselage.

It is time now that you stand away from the helicopter for you to see the rotors of the helicopter. A main rotor can be found on top of the helicopter itself. As the blade turns around, the power increases and thus the helicopter can now be lifted off the ground. Another rotor can be found at the tail of helicopter. Its main function is to prevent the helicopter from rotating as the main rotor rotates. It is very important that you know where to locate the engine of the helicopter. Most of the time, it can be seen below the main rotor. Some manufacturers place the engine at the back of the cabin. This is the heart of the helicopter since this part is one of the most important. Try to look at the bottom part of the helicopter. this is where you will find the landing skids. If you plan of buying a helicopter, you will need to identify first the parts of the helicopter. it is not that hard since the helicopter is just a small vehicle.

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Site of the Month for June 2011 is about aircraft. It can help you find everything want about aircraft, sky pilots, airport, helicopter, experience flights, aircraft, skydiving, aircraft for sale, ballooning, model aviation, airport services. and other information relating to sky at sky big directory.

]]> http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/site-of-the-month-for-june-2011/feed/ 0 Making the Most of Your Flight http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/making-the-most-of-your-flight/ http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/making-the-most-of-your-flight/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 08:20:28 +0000 David Stewards http://www.flyadvance.com/blog/?p=41 Air travel today is not the glamorous experience it once was. With a little patience and a sense of humor though, it can be enjoyable and rewarding. Always arrive early. Seems like common sense, but it’s often undervalued. Having plenty of time will help reduce stress & increase levels of tolerance. Dress and pack with security in mind. Make sure you know what current security procedures and restrictions are, and also the airline policies on carry-on baggage before you go. Stay calm with the Gate Agent. We all know it’s not the gate agents fault if a flight is delayed or cancelled, and getting angry with this person is not going to help anything. Remember, this is the one person who could possibly pull some strings. Create your own pleasant environment. Bring headphones to listen to music or a movie, or earplugs for blocking out noise and eye shades for napping.

Who gets the middle seat armrests anyway? The armrests in the middle are shared property. It’s courteous for the window and aisle passengers to let the person in the middle seat have them, though. Air travel is trying for most adults, and even tougher for kids. Anticipate that there will be a crying baby on board, and bring earplugs or headphones. If a child is kicking the back of your seat, it’s okay to kindly ask the parent to ask them to stop. Since most airlines have cut out in flight meals, it’s a good idea to bring food. Avoid foods with strong odors, such as fish or egg salad. Also, with the prevalence of nut allergies, it’s a good idea not to bring nuts at all.

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