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Blog: V-Tail Myths And The Truth, As We Know It, So Far

AV Web

Presumably, the pilot was flying on an instrument flight plan, as the flight maintained a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet (and ADS-B groundspeed of 125 to 130 knots) until about 12:53 p.m. The pilot’s adult twin son and daughter were on board and also died in the tragic crash. local time, roughly three hours into the flight.

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Blog: V-Tail Myths And The Truth, As We Know It, So Far

AV Web

Presumably, the pilot was flying on an instrument flight plan, as the flight maintained a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet (and ADS-B groundspeed of 125 to 130 knots) until about 12:53 pm local time, roughly three hours into the flight. The pilot’s adult twin son and daughter were on board and also died in the tragic crash.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. High-wing aircraft are particularly vulnerable due to their higher center of gravity. Discover ways to stay proficient with regular practice. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing.