The public record indicates that the gust lock mechanism was not disengaged prior to the attempted take off which prevented the aircraft from lifting off. Gust locks are used to prevent the ...

The gust lock is a mechanism adjacent to the throttles that renders control surfaces, such as the rudder and ailerons, inoperable while the aircraft is parked to prevent unexpected movements ...

in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed ...

Gust locks are designed to prevent damage to control surfaces while the aircraft is parked in gusting wind conditions. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is planning to order the modifications after ...

The NTSB has not yet ruled on a cause of the crash, but in their preliminary report investigators pointed to the gust lock system, which is designed to steady parked aircraft in winds and protect ...

which prevented the aircraft from lifting into the air, federal investigators ruled Wednesday. The National Transportation Safety Board found that the plane's red-handled "gust-lock system" was ...

BFU found differences between the airline’s and the aircraft manufacturer’s checklists, including no independent item for unlocking the gust locks. Although the gust lock would normally have ...

National Transportation Safety Board investigators say a "gust lock" was in place which keeps a rudder locked while the aircraft is on the ground. It should have been dis-engaged prior to takeoff.

has issued a second letter reminding operators to follow proper flight manual procedures regarding use of the gust lock system. The maintenance and operations letter... This content requires a ...

Gust load alleviation systems represent a pivotal advancement in the design and operation of flexible aircraft. By integrating robust control strategies that combine feedforward and feedback ...

A CRASH landing by a light aircraft at Oxenhope Airfield has been blamed on a sudden gust of wind. The 2002 Jabiru aircraft had touched down on the main wheels when a gust lifted the right wing ...