Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

A steam gauge airspeed indicator, Garmin G3X, autopilot, Garmin G5, transponder, fuel selector, accelerometer, and steam gauge altimeter were centered directly in front of me. The Texas winds were gusting anywhere from 15-25 knots, and like other aerobatic airplanes, the canopy can be easily blown off. Sounds good. Takeoff Over 50-ft.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

It’s typically measured in knots (nautical miles per hour), with one knot being about 1.15 The faster an aircraft goes, the more lift it generates. Lift is the upward force that keeps you in the air. If airspeed is too slow, the aircraft could lose lift and stall. miles per hour.

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In gusty conditions, for example, crews tend to add a few knots to their touchdown speed, which allows for fluctuations in airspeed while on final approach. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

Cabin Crew 268

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 268

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A sudden wind shift, a 10-knot or greater speed increase, a 45-degree or more direction change, or gusts exceeding limits may also cause a SPECI. This includes the wind direction in degrees and the wind speed in knots. Altimeter Setting The altimeter setting gives you pressure information in inches of mercury or hectopascals.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

The higher speed creates extra lift, causing the airplane to bank further into the turn. The aileron on the right wing deflects down, increasing the camber and creating more lift. The left wing’s aileron deflects up, decreasing lift. The lift imbalance causes the roll. Glance at your altimeter.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A smaller bank angle will result in more lift, while an increased bank angle will reduce the lift. As an aircraft banks, lift is divided into horizontal and vertical components. The horizontal component of lift causes the aircraft to turn. Combining both components of lift, the total lift required increases.

Lift 52

Lift Aileron Drag Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind. For the Cessna 172S, we fly a short-field approach with full flaps at 61 knots. Make sure not to lock the tires.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52