Airspeed and Altitude Control Simplified: Tips for Stable Flying
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
It’s typically measured in knots (nautical miles per hour), with one knot being about 1.15 As an aircraft accelerates, especially at or above 200 knots, the air particles flowing around it become tightly packed. The altimeter , when set correctly, shows your actual height above sea level. miles per hour.
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