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

AV Web

That is consistent with this accident, in that witnesses reported seeing the airplane descending with both wings folded up before impact. The pilot of the accident airplane being a physician has rekindled a lurid stereotypical expression involving V-tail Bonanzas. Never exceed speed (Vne) for the V-35 is 192 knots.

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

AV Web

That is consistent with this accident, in that witnesses reported seeing the airplane descending with both wings folded up before impact. The pilot of the accident airplane being a physician has rekindled a lurid stereotypical expression involving V-tail Bonanzas. Never exceed speed (Vne) for the V-35 is 192 knots.

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MightyFly Obtains ‘Industry First’ FAA Flight Corridor Approval in California

Flying Magazine

MightyFly will test Cento’s detect and avoid systems and long-range command and control (C2) datalink communications while the self-flying drone is trailed by a chase airplane. The third-generation drone is built to carry up to 100 pounds of cargo over 600 sm (521 nm), cruising at 150 mph (130 knots).

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What Are the 10 Hardest FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Questions?

Plane and Pilot

The written exam, known as the PAR (private pilot airplane) or PPL written, is a multiple-choice timed knowledge test. The written test is taken at a computer testing center and requires an endorsement from a CFI stating the student is ready to take the test. Airplanes have a weight limit, and limitations on where weight is placed.

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COMBAT VIETNAM: The Threat Inside My Aircraft

Vintage Aviation News

We now had a one-ton very angry creature running from one end or our airplane to the other. Besides, we had our hands full, fighting to maintain control of the airplane. Landing on a short field required full flaps and the slowest possible safe airspeed, a couple of knots above stall. That was about 89 knots, as I recall.

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How to Make a Perfect Soft Field Landing Every Time

Pilot Institute

This tendency is due to their high center of gravity and heavy engine over the nose wheel. For a soft field landing, you must maintain the approach speed +10/-5 knots for PPL and +/-5 knots for CPL, plus any gust factor applied. Check out How to Perfect Your Airplane Landings.

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