Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

As the helicopter continued towards the airport, the airspeed began to decrease. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. As the airspeed decayed, the right yaw increased. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased.

Torque 87

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 87

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

However, at 5:36:23 he still had an altitude of 7025 ft MSL, i.e. a normally very “safe” pattern altitude of almost 1500 ft, and prudently began to head toward the east end of the runway. 65 kts IAS given the high density altitude. 16 seconds later, at 5:36:39 the sink rate diminished to 273 fpm.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

But remember high density altitude reduces performance and therefore increases takeoff rolls, and degrades climb performance. Check airspeed indicator (“airspeed alive”). All pre-takeoff checklist items should be completed before taxiing onto the runway for departure.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Indicated Airspeed Runway Lift 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To get the extra lift required for the turns, I had to dive to get extra airspeed so that the plane could turn at that same AOA. That produced a strange traffic pattern with roller coasters at the corners.)

General Aviation 98

General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98