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DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

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Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol. The crew again elected to return to Schiphol and advised air traffic controllers at the airport of a possible high-speed landing due to the flaps not being able to extend.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Mario Hagen / Shutterstock The announcement will also be one of the first items on the pilots before-descent checklist.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

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The first is up to the point where the aircraft has reached 100 knots (115 mph/185 kph) along the ground, whereupon one of the pilots will confirm this to the other via a verbal callout of “ one hundred knots ”. After reaching 100 knots, the aircraft will continue to accelerate to what is referred to as its V1 speed.

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Blog: V-Tail Myths And The Truth, As We Know It, So Far

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Presumably, the pilot was flying on an instrument flight plan, as the flight maintained a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet (and ADS-B groundspeed of 125 to 130 knots) until about 12:53 p.m. Never exceed speed (Vne) for the V-35 is 192 knots. My earlier Bonanza had an inconveniently low gear-extension speed, around 135 knots (as I recall).

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Blog: V-Tail Myths And The Truth, As We Know It, So Far

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Presumably, the pilot was flying on an instrument flight plan, as the flight maintained a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet (and ADS-B groundspeed of 125 to 130 knots) until about 12:53 pm local time, roughly three hours into the flight. Never exceed speed (Vne) for the V-35 is 192 knots. FlightAware data stopped at that point.

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Hail Damage to Austrian Airlines A320

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The flight seemed routine until the flight crew started the final descent from 34,000 feet. While the aircraft was flying at a ground speed of 453 knots (about 840 kilometers per hour), countless hailstones battered the fuselage, engines, and cockpit windows. There were 173 passengers and 6 crew on board. But not just that.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

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Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent.

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