Learn how the rudder controls yaw and keeps an aircraft balanced and coordinated — vital skills for every pilot.
Learn how ailerons control an aircraft’s roll and bank angles — essential knowledge for safe and coordinated flying.
Discover how the elevator controls aircraft pitch and attitude — an essential concept for every pilot and aviation enthusiast.
Learn the fundamental parts of an aircraft’s airframe and how aerofoils generate lift. Essential concepts for new pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Learn how to identify and manage crosswinds during take-off, landing, and flight. A practical guide for student pilots and those preparing for flight assessments.
Learn how to read wind direction and speed, and understand how it impacts take-off, landing, and flight performance. A must-know for all student pilots.
Time is everything in aviation.
From flight planning to weather reports—knowing how to read and convert aviation time correctly is a must. In this BAK Series episode, we simplify timekeeping so you’ll never get caught out by UTC or time zones again.
Ever wondered why pilots talk about ISA so much?
In this BAK Series episode, we explain the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) and how it affects aircraft performance, altimeter settings, and flight planning—without the confusion.
Confused about the difference between AGL and AMSL?
In this episode of our BAK Series, we break down the key height references every pilot needs to know—so you can fly safely, stay legal, and nail your altimeter settings with confidence.
Not sure what the difference is between Indicated Airspeed and Ground Speed? 🛩️
In this BAK Series episode, we break down the types of airspeed pilots use—and explain how wind, altitude, and your instruments affect what your speed really means in flight.
How far is a nautical mile? Why do pilots use feet for altitude but metres in some cases? In this quick aviation lesson, we break down distance in aviation—a key topic for student pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Let’s simplify navigation together!
Ever wondered how pilots know where they're going? 🧭
In this BAK Series episode, we break down aviation direction—from True vs Magnetic North to how wind affects your flight path. Whether you're studying for your PPL theory exam or just love aviation, this video makes navigation simple to understand.
Confused by headings, bearings, or the difference between True and Magnetic North? In this quick guide from our BAK Series, we’ll simplify direction in aviation so you can navigate like a pro—whether you're studying for your PPL or just love learning how pilots fly with precision.