Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. For the Cessna 172S, we fly a short-field approach with full flaps at 61 knots.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

On the day of departure Even though we had plenty of time before our flight departure, we decided to head to the airport early as dragging our cabin baggage across the footpath was not ideal. It took us about 15 minutes to reach the automated machines for clearance into the country. My flight summary Back in London!

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. Fortunately, the clearance was a simple one that morning because I was absurdly tongue tied while talking to Rochester. With a drag strip next door, at least noise complaints about airplanes seem unlikely.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 5, 2023

A ragged cloud layer hung low over the Williamson Sodus Airport, but we climbed VFR through sizable gaps over Lake Ontario before turning on course above the clouds and picking up our IFR clearance with Rochester Approach. The hungry bear actually dragged the garbage can partway up the mountain before abandoning it.

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Weather Runway Approach Clearance 52

AeroSavvy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Snow crews sweeping & treating taxiway Tango in Anchorage Here’s a small taste of winter operations at Anchorage International: Dragging a suitcase 747 during light snow A few minutes after arrival Closing the cargo door Snow covered taxiways Deicing in ice fog Free Daily Airshows! Anchorage International is always open.

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Cargo Weather Runway Drag 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Given the need to preserve noggin-to-wing-spar clearance, its a smart but necessary solution. You do have to remember that its a slick airplane with a fixed-pitch prop, so you dont have much more drag to play with besides flaps. You’ll note a change in drag with final flaps accompanied by a mild pitch change.

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Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Upon completing his mission, Kidder requested a clearance to land over the radio, and received a vector heading and told by the controller he was only 15 miles from the base. Kidder, Jr. However, when Kidder broke through the clouds at 1,500 feet, all he could see was freezing water below him.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Clear communication with air traffic control (ATC) is essential at this stage to receive landing clearance and avoid conflicts with other aircraft. Managing the critical engine, which is the engine closest to the aircrafts wingtip, is key to reducing drag and maintaining control.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

The rest is just lift, drag, thrust, weather, and navigation. I rarely received an entire clearance when requesting IFR while en route. Of course, he had spent several hours in the Everglades waiting to be rescued from the alligators, so I was sympathetic. Oh, and some money. When the skies are largely empty, its easy.

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