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Delta Connection flight received sink rate alert before Toronto Pearson crash

Aerotime

Around 13 seconds before touchdown as the aircraft was descending through 153 feet above ground level (AGL) the TSB said the CRJ900s indicated airspeed increased to 154 knots whereas the ground speed did not change appreciably, consistent with a performance-increasing wind gust. The bank angle increased to a 4.7right bank.

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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. What specific indicated airspeed will be flown/adhered to during the circling maneuver? At what AGL altitude will the aircraft be in a stable/configured condition? At what AGL altitude will the aircraft be in a stable/configured condition? (No

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Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

Flight Training Central

indicated airspeed, the speed limit for operations below 10,000′ MSL. indicated airspeed. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL. indicated airspeed within four nautical miles of the primary airport, at or below 2,500′ AGL. You may not exceed 200 kts.

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We Fly: Cirrus SR G7

Flying Magazine

Flap overspeed protection makes for one more improvement, preventing the pilot from deploying the flaps above the programmed indicated airspeed relevant to the flap setting selected. It also prevents you from retracting the flaps when airspeed is too low. Service Ceiling: 17,500 ft. Max Zero Fuel Weight: 3,400 lbs.

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