Aerotime
MARCH 21, 2025
Around 13 seconds before touchdown as the aircraft was descending through 153 feet above ground level (AGL) the TSB said the CRJ900s indicated airspeed increased to 154 knots whereas the ground speed did not change appreciably, consistent with a performance-increasing wind gust. The bank angle increased to a 4.7right bank.
WayMan
DECEMBER 12, 2024
When stepping into the cockpit, one of the most important instruments that a pilot relies on is the airspeed indicator. Among the metrics displayed, Indicated Airspeed (IAS) stands out as a critical measure for safe and efficient flight operations. Red Line : Maximum speednever exceed this limit.
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Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight. Why is that?
iPad Pilot News
AUGUST 20, 2024
In addition to a 3D view of terrain and obstacles this shows glass cockpit-style tapes for speed and altitude, making it an excellent backup tool in case of panel avionics failure. Airspeed and altitude differences Consider speed first. Nowadays, most other aviation apps offer a similar view.
Air Facts
OCTOBER 7, 2024
It was a beefed up, militarized version of the Beechcraft Bonanza with a narrowed fuselage and conventional tail, seating two pilots in tandem cockpits with controls and indicators configured similarly to tactical aircraft of the period. We could practice in a cockpit procedures trainer next to the briefing area.
Air Facts
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Naturally, my first officer and I got a good laugh from this as our 757 was cruising along effortlessly at about 300 knots indicated airspeed, and was not yawing towards the supposedly dead engine. When he got back to the cockpit, he told me he did not think the passengers had bought his explanation.
Fear of Landing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots. The CRUISE SPEED LOW is the first level of APM alert, and means that the indicated airspeed is at least ten knots slower than the predicted speed for their current configuration. The aircraft’s airspeed had decayed to 169 knots. The airframe de-icing system turned off.
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