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Bering Air Cessna Caravan departed overweight before fatal accident: NTSB

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Indications show that its speed dropped from around 160 knots to 110 knots. About 15 seconds later, the airspeed reached about 110 knots; however, it increased to about 120 knots about 2 minutes later. The airplanes airspeed was around 112 knots but was observed to be falling.

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This Incredible Plane: Transavia PL-12 Airtruk

Plane and Pilot

Noting that the application of fertilizer and other chemicals often corroded a conventional tail, Pellarini simply attached two tail booms that each carried its own horizontal stabilizer and elevator. This whole assemblage of shapes, surfaces, and protuberances cruises at a little less than 100 knots.

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Exploring Aircraft Performance: How Fast Is a Cessna 172 Skyhawk?

Pilot's Life Blog

Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour. Cruise Speed In terms of cruise speed, a typical Cessna 172 flies at around 120 knots (approximately 138 miles per hour). The Cessna 172 Skyhawk has a maximum speed of around 140 knots (161 mph).

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An Interesting Day, Intense Day of Combat Over North Vietnam and Laos

Vintage Aviation News

I rolled in from 8,000 ft, and after stabilizing my dive, which was released at 6,000 ft, I launched the missile and steered it onto the spot marked by the Ravens WP. We could sometimes catch a Bonus Runner, a truck driver with a time-sensitive cargo they needed badly enough to risk getting caught out in the open during the daytime.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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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. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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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).

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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

What Is Aircraft Stability? Stability is the aircrafts tendency to maintain its attitude or orientation. This means that they have to be effective enough to counter the aircrafts inherent lateral stability. Lateral stability depends on the aircrafts design. What Materials Are Used in Ailerons?

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