The landing flare is simply the phase of the landing where the plane transitions from its final approach to touchdown and deceleration on the runway. It requires the pilot to adjust the pitch of ...

A downed pilot can send a flare signal up to 1,250 feet in the air. These military flares are easily seen in daylight or at night. These tiny thimble-like tools turn a pilot's fingertips into ...

A downed pilot can send a flare signal up to 1,250 feet in the air. These military flares are easily seen in daylight or at night. These tiny thimble-like tools turn a pilot's fingertips into ...