Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The average cruising speed of a private jet at a higher altitude is around 500-600 mph — or 434-521 knots — and some can reach speeds of up to 700 mph or, rather, 608 knots. Private charter jets can fly at increased cruising speeds than commercial aircraft, with an average cruising speed of 500 mph , measured as 434 knots.

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Drag Weather Knot Jet 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A pilot who goes by Coyote Stan commented : “Everyone should get an opportunity to land and take off from this runway. ” The runway (04/22) is a tabletop runway with no overrun protection. Runway 22, the standard runway in use, heads southwest, with the California coastline. But I had it.

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Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

A Boeing 747 freighter aborted its takeoff run at Riyadh Airport after realizing it was taking off from a taxiway instead of its assigned runway. Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft taxied from the cargo apron located at the northwestern end of the airfield at 00:28 before taxying down to the taxiway leading to runway 33R.

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Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control 294

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Pyka, a manufacturer of electric uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), on Monday partnered with aerospace and defense contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to introduce a variant of its flagship Pelican Cargo drone for DOD use. With a full payload, Pelican Cargo requires just 500 feet of runway to take off.

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Cargo Payload Knot Tail 100

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The runway came out worst, with a 720-metre scrape, about 2,350 feet, two metres left of the centre line. The load controller also verifies whether all planned passengers are accounted for and receives the final baggage and cargo weights from the airline staff. The Boeing 777 became airborne at 180 knots.

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Tail V Speed Knot Runway 75

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

From Saigon, my crew and I routinely hauled critical cargo all over South Vietnam. Photo via USAF Archives During preflight, I noticed the ground crew spreading hay and straw on the cargo bay’s floor. We strapped into the cockpit, completed routine checks and procedures, started the engines, and taxied to the end of the runway.

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Weight-Shift-Control Tail Cargo Airplanes 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As it does, one aircraft is seeking to capture a particular slice of the advanced air mobility market, one that none of its rivals can challenge – that is, the provision of electric flights for seven people flying at up to 250 knots (450kph) and with a stage length of around 500 miles (800km). For landing, it can use a conventional runway.

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Lift Thrust Weather Payload 268

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The aircraft involved in the Vilnius incident was operated by Spanish all-cargo airline Swift Air under contract to DHL. The aircraft was converted into an all-cargo variant in 2014 and was delivered to Swift Air in February 2015. The aircraft, registered EC-MFE, was 31.1

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 334

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Fortunately, there is a runway at the end of every ILS. If an airport has a single runway, its always possible it may close. Basically, I diverted to an airport with a long runway to accommodate a long landing run in the event of brake loss too. Ive also deviated for airport closures due to incapacitated aircraft on the runway.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98