Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you. With all ground personnel off the aircraft, you will hear the familiar call over the aircraft’s public address (PA) system: “ Crew, arm the doors and cross-check ”.

Cabin Crew 269

Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work! This lateral movement takes place at a speed of about two or three knots.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

There were two flight crew, two cabin crew, and 58 passengers on board when the aircraft, an ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) departed Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport in Cascavel. The flight crew adjusted the icing bug to 165 knots. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots.

Knot 104

Knot Approach Descent Weather 104