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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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Unbolted in Fairfield (Update on the 2022 Bell 407 GXP Crash)

Fear of Landing

As the helicopter continued towards the airport, the airspeed began to decrease. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. As the airspeed decayed, the right yaw increased. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased.

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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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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

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 Non-towered airports greatly raise the possibility of traffic conflicts.

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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. The Cirrus IQ app gives the pilot remote viewing and control.

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How to Fly Perfect Lazy Eights

Pilot Institute

Altitude and Airspeed You must select a minimum altitude for safety. For a dual flight, the minimum altitude is 1,500ft AGL (above ground level). If practicing these maneuvers solo, raise the minimum altitude to 2,000ft AGL. Ensure you know the appropriate airspeed for the maneuver.

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less. ATC offers IFR and VFR aircraft separation services in Class C. For VFR flights, ATC provides traffic and flight separation from other VFR flights.