CFI Academy
MARCH 28, 2025
Perform at a safe altitude (typically 3,000 feet AGL or higher) to demonstrate safely. climb or approach) and the pilot suddenly applies full power, causing an excessive pitch-up due to the trim setting and increased propwash over the tail. 3,000 feet AGL or as specified by your examiner) to allow recovery without risk.
Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
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.
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Fear of Landing
APRIL 19, 2024
At approximately 30-40 feet agl, the spinning stopped and the helicopter appeared to stabilize for a brief moment before continuing a nose-low, forward descent into the grass north of Runway 28. The operator confirmed that the tail rotor had been installed the day before the accident. As it descended it spun around 2-3 times.
iPad Pilot News
JUNE 7, 2024
A white intersection line accompanied by two chevrons will display where the predicted flight path will cross the wake turbulence, providing insight into how to maneuver away from the potential threat if the chevrons are in the red area of the wake tail.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 14, 2024
We will break federal regulations into five categories: Registration Operating rules Operational limits Part 107 certification Privacy and safety Registration Like crewed aircraft with their tail numbers, called “N-numbers,” most drones require a registration number. Lights must be visible for at least three statute miles.
Flying Magazine
APRIL 30, 2024
All versions come standard with a three-year, 1,000-hour spinner-to-tail warranty that rivals other new piston singles. The digital, dual-channel automated flight control system (AFCS) incorporates “smart servo” technology and includes an optional yaw damper that automatically disconnects at 200 feet agl.
Chess In the Air
JULY 4, 2022
Once Shmulik was in the pattern the key thing that possibly could have helped him (besides a greater altitude) is a very high airspeed to get out of the sink and safeguard against the sudden tail wind. In some situations this may require a pattern entry at 2000-3000 ft AGL). This is not possible with an extended engine.
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