Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

It was seen turning again, then the tail light was observed slowly descending before it disappeared from view. The fuselage rolled inverted, striking the ground nose first and sending the aircraft into a nose-over-tail roll. Peterson was expected to make radio contact at around 1 am, but that call was never received.

Weather 271

Weather Visual Flight Rules Ceiling Pilot 271

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. After a few seconds, Ill lift the tail and then add full power. Ill accelerate and rotate at 80, and pitch for 100. If we have any problems, its your airplane.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers. “Very little,” the gunner reported.

Horizontal Stabilizer 111

Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The wing tip struck the runway after which the wing and the tail separated and the fuel from the wing caught fire. The wing tip then struck the ground, at which point the wing and the tail section broke. The wing and tail on runway 23 as photographed by Brennan Milroy (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Runway 59

Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Notable design changes included the introduction of a swept tail design in 1960 and a new cowl design in 1961, which improved aerodynamics and performance. Micro vortex generators are also a popular upgrade, optimizing airflow over the wing and tail surfaces to enhance control.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I pony-tail my long hair, disheveled by the tempest brewing across much of central Canada, and say, “We’re in for a treat today. I might as well chat with the altimeter. Surface winds are already thirty knots gusting to forty-five. Can you see anything?” ” Panic is dangerous –learn to recognize the signs.

Weather 98

Weather Knot Pilot Distance Measuring Equipment 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mine was to keep us at 1,300 feet, hugging the right side of the Hudson River, and listen for our tail number. His was to watch for traffic, take pictures, and monitor that my altimeter stayed at 1,300 feet msl. From this point on, Tommy and I had different jobs.

Clearance 52

Clearance Approach Knot Altimeter 52