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Delta Connection flight received sink rate alert before Toronto Pearson crash

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TSB Approach sequence Due to reported wind gusts as the CRJ900 approached Toronto Pearson following a flight from MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) the aircraft was flown at 149 knots. The engine thrust was steady at approximately 43%N1, the TSB report explained. The bank angle increased to a 4.7right bank.

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

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While most of it tends to be hidden away either in the cabin ceiling space or under the cabin floor panels, some of it – particularly the air conditioning riser ducts – is fitted in the cabin walls at certain intervals, making the inclusion of a window at that position impossible.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-14

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Air Force and NASA to explore using vectored thrust to transition from vertical and horizontal takeoffs to achieve level flight before making a vertical landing. It was also the first VTOL aircraft to use a jet thrust diverter system for vertical lift. He compared its glide rate to that of a Cessna 206.

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This Incredible Plane: Learjet 23

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Propulsion was provided by two General Electric CJ610-4 turbojets, civilian versions of the 3,000-pound-thrust J-85 turbojets, which powered everything from jet trainers to cruise missiles. Under the theory that speed might be more desirable than passenger comfort, the cabin was a bit less than 5 feet in diameter, likely a snug fit for some.

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10 Airplanes to Fly Before You Die

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Heres their list and rationalizations: Caylas Picks It might be more common to see Jennies hanging from ceilings than seeing them in the open air, there are still a few out and about. Cruising around 200 knots, the Rocket is a fantastic cross-country machine or around-the-patch sunset flier. First of all, its deliciously overpowered.

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Top 10 fastest private jets and executive aircraft 2025

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Range 8,000 nm Service ceiling 51,000 ft Bombardier While you wont find it flying just yet, Bombardier has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing the Global 8000 to the market in 2025. But the biggest upgrade is the pair of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, providing 1,350 extra pounds of thrust and giving it its exemplary top speed.

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Nothing Small About It

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We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.