Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 4, 2024

A 120-knot cruising speed, room for four, outstanding visibility, and crisp handling define today’s bargain. Manufactured by Grumman American, this AA-5 Traveler offers the simplicity of a 172 with a cruise speed approaching that of a similarly-powered Mooney.

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Drag Knot Approach Airplanes 92

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. It only takes a 10% increase in approach speed to increase the landing roll by 20%.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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Knot Approach 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach on runway 17R. Air traffic controller: “You want to go around and come back for 13, or are you going to continue your approach?” Oklahoma City’s other airport Bottom line A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 had an “unconventional” approach to Oklahoma City Airport.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 120

Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

The ATIS indicated the wind was from 170° at 18 knots and gusting to 30 knots,” according to the NTSB’s final report. The Hawker certification limits the aircraft to a tailwind component of no more than 10 knots for landing or takeoff. Unique to this accident was the wind that morning. At its takeoff weight of 23,916 lbs.,

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Flight Plan Knot Runway Cockpit 105

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Around halfway, cruising at 3,000 feet at 180 knots, onboard avionics data indicates increasing temperature in one of the cylinder heads lasting about five minutes. ATC rolled the emergency vehicles and cleared her to land straight in on Runway 13, wind 080 at 6 knots, with the wingman flying escort. They took off at 4:45 p.m.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 87

Fear of Landing

MAY 17, 2024

However, when there are strong (over 8 knot) winds from the west or north, runway 32 is the preferred runway throughout the day, with 34 for heavies. Wind 290 degrees 13 knots gusting 18 knots. According to media reports, the aircraft was travelling 140 knots ground speed when it aborted the take-off run. There we go!

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Knot Runway UTC Cabin Crew 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

A 10-knot tailwind was also in our favor as the Cessna tracked around 150 knots over the ground. Two hours later, Allentown (Pennsylvania) Approach handed me off to Newark (New Jersey) Approach when I was 30 miles east of the city. Approved as requested, turn right to a heading of 110 degrees,” said Newark Approach.

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Clearance Approach Knot Altimeter 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

A 10-knot tailwind was also in our favor as the Cessna tracked around 150 knots over the ground. Two hours later, Allentown (Pennsylvania) Approach handed me off to Newark (New Jersey) Approach when I was 30 miles east of the city. Approved as requested, turn right to a heading of 110 degrees,” said Newark Approach.

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Clearance Approach Knot Altimeter 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Consider Your Approach Speed To stick a short-field landing, you’ll need to stick your speeds just before the landing. Cessna has defined the ideal short-field landing speed at 61 knots. Consider Obstacle Clearance for a Stabilized Approach Are there any obstacles in the flight path leading up to your short-field landing?

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Approach Stability Knot Clearance 52

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The approach to Sioux City With the aircraft at a range of about nine miles from touchdown at Sioux City, the crew made visual contact with the airport. During the final approach, Haynes noted a high sink rate alarm from the aircraft’s ground proximity warning syst em (GPWS).

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 301

One Mile at a Time

JULY 11, 2024

This caused the crew to reject the takeoff at a speed of over 150 knots, which is very close to the plane’s takeoff speed. To heck with the other aircraft on approach, they can go around. The plane managed to slow down at the end of the runway (it took the very last exit), and then it made a left turn to get onto a taxiway.

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Runway Knot Pilot Jet 117

Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

It reminded me of the ILS approaches that many Instrument-rated pilots do, ‘chasing needles’ when they fly oblivious of the “Flight by the Numbers.” But he had the habit of jamming power at the approach end of the runway and with a shove on the throttle, and a quick pull on the yoke, he would take off. The chase was on.

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Knot Approach Pilot Runway 68

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Around halfway, cruising at 3,000 feet at 180 knots, onboard avionics data indicates increasing temperature in one of the cylinder heads lasting about five minutes. ATC rolled the emergency vehicles and cleared her to land straight in on Runway 13, wind 080 at 6 knots, with the wingman flying escort. They took off at 4:45 p.m.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) Change in the average true airspeed (at cruising altitude) when it varies by 5 percent or 10 knots (whichever is greater) from that filed in the flight plan. ( Approaches, holding and tracking are all required for IFR currency. How do I stay IFR current?

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Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling AGL Visual Flight Rules 52

Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

The aircraft was filled to full fuel and the pilot’s departure and flight to Murwillumbah was uneventful until the final approach to Murwillumbah. There was another person on the airfield, who was standing outside of a hangar at about halfway along the runway as the Cessna approached. The engine made a loud bang.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 63

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

Most fatalities occurred during takeoff, climb, and go-around rather than the approach to landing. Let’s take a look at how the pros train, and then consider our approach to stall and spin training with a focus on prevention. However, there are some airplanes where the approach to a stall is practiced in flight.

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Approach Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Pilot 77

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

CABRI G2 SERVICE LETTER 12-001 Yaw control in approach It is recommended to keep this letter with the Flight Manual. The flight plan referenced the current weather, specifically noting a westerly wind at 15 knots at 5,000 feet above mean sea level, with gusts up to 25 knots at higher altitudes.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The latest version of the nonturbocharged SR22, the recently unveiled G7, boasts a top cruise speed of 181 knots, 1,169 nm range, and useful load of 1,326 pounds. In general, the SR22 is faster than many trainers and a bit less forgiving than something like a Cessna 172, particularly when it comes to approach and landing speeds.

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Knot Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck 101

Plane and Pilot

JULY 12, 2024

Massive Fowler-style flaps with a maximum setting of 40 degrees enable short, steep approaches, the flight controls are fingertip-light and precise, and the published 122 MPH cruising speed comes at the cost of less than 6 gallons per hour. The included wheel pants offer a few additional knots of cruise speed along with good looks.

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Stability Airplanes Knot General Aviation 61

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

As you approach the airport, monitor UNICOM for landing or departing traffic. Another performance factor is the approach speed. The slower the approach, the shorter the landing distance. Many aircraft have specific recommended normal and short-field approach speeds. It will allow you to fine-tune your approach.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Even slowed by a 25 knot headwind, the airplane still saved time. We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance. I requested the RNAV-5 instrument approach from Albany. After leaving the theater, we stopped for a quick dinner and continued on to the Williamson Sodus Airport.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Because the size of the holding pattern is directly proportional to the speed of the aircraft, maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated. Turns in the hold should be standard rate, but not more than 30 degrees.

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Clearance Indicated Airspeed Approach Knot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. For instance, Knots 2U offers a Cessna 172 Cowl / Body Fairing Kit that improves aerodynamics and can increase cruise speed by 3-4 mph.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 52

Photographic Logbook

MARCH 10, 2024

According to the official Cherokee Warrior II Information Manual, the recommended approach speed with full flaps is 63 knots. However, on the flight home from Guthrie, I made my approach at exactly 63 knots to the Kentland Municipal Airport (50I) in the midst of a windswept Indiana cornfield.

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Airplanes Knot Runway Avionics Master Switch 52

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Nope, VFR today, but if I need it I’ll open with whatever approach I’m on with. Our ride at six thousand five was smooth despite the brutal headwinds at thirty plus knots. Asking for lower we settled for fifteen to twenty knots still in our face at four thousand five hundred. I was handed off multiple times heading south.

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Approach Knot VOR Weather 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

The prototype lifted off, hovered and flew at a speed of 40 knots before landing. The pilot then increased acceleration with a target of seven knots ground speed. But as it passed through 2 to 4 knots, there was a loud POP. The prototype is designed as a piloted aircraft but the initial test flight in July 2023 was unmanned.

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Descent Thrust Knot Lift 83

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

For example, if you’re holding at 100 knots and have a 10-knot tailwind on the outbound leg, the outbound leg should be shorter than one minute because you’ll have a headwind on the inbound leg. The pilot will fly a specific entry based on the sector from which they approach the holding fix. Step 3: Where to place your thumb.

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VOR Approach Pilot Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Two-way radio contact with the approach controller is not enough. To request Bravo clearance, call the approach controller when you’re about 30-40 miles out. If you’re departing from a satellite airport under Class B, call approach right after takeoff. Learn the typical approaches and altitudes.

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If the learner is not instrument rated but is training at an airport with an instrument approach, this might be a great time to teach them how to fly the approach as an emergency measure. It might be no greater than 6 knots with gusts to 10 mph. Usually that limitation is lifted as the learner gains more experience as a pilot.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Air Facts

AUGUST 16, 2024

This had the effect of a rapid reduction of airspeed (to 80 knots) as the autopilot fought to maintain altitude. On the other side of the wave, the airspeed increased to 150 knots. I quickly disengaged the autopilot and reduced speed to maneuvering speed (118 knots) by pulling the throttle back.

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Weather Knot Ceiling Turbulence 77

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 15, 2024

The Port Meadville Airport features an immaculately paved 5,000 foot long runway, sells fuel appropriate to kerosene guzzlers and air knockers alike, a genuinely nice terminal building with a great view of the ramp, and even maintains the infrastructure for a radio based localizer instrument approach. And I would need lunch. So.win-win.

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Approach Pilot Runway Pilot in Command 52

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. As we approached the Bay I counted seventeen ships at anchor, waiting to be cleared through the temporary channel at the former Francis Scott Key bridge. Mary had the garlic knots along with the Italian chop salad. We were stuffed!

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Runway Approach Weather VOR 105

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2024

"Hey, November Four Eight One, I have a question for you," asked the Syracuse Approach controller during a lull. laughed Syracuse Approach before returning to his real job of separating aircraft. Albany Approach and the Cirrus pilot were calling each other on the radio, but neither could hear the other's transmissions.

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Runway Approach Airplanes Turbulence 98

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 11, 2024

You’ll experience the feel, visual cues, and “mushiness” of the controls as you takeoff and approach to land, so practicing slow flight will help you react quickly with the proper technique as you approach stall speeds in the traffic pattern. It’s much harder to maintain altitude and control in this configuration.

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Checkride Airplanes Pilot AGL 52