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Icing, Systems, and Human Factors: Preliminary Findings on Voepass flight 2283

Fear of Landing

The flight crew adjusted the icing bug to 165 knots. The icing bug is set every flight and indicates the minimum viable speed in icing conditions. The temperature at their cruising altitude was around -9° with westerly winds at 46 knots. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots.

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Class B Airspace—A Pilot’s Guide

Flight Training Central

An ATC clearance is required for operations within Class B airspace. Class B Speed Limitations Aircraft flying within the Class B airspace may fly at an indicated airspeed of up to 250 knots. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC.

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less. Altitude and intentions (e.g.,

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IFR Holding Procedures Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Holding Patterns

Flight Training Central

When controllers anticipate a delay, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated.

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Understanding and Executing IFR Holding Procedures

Flight Training Central

When controllers anticipate a delay at a clearance limit or fix, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated.