Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. Like so much of aviation, there are several ways to skin this descent cat. Planning the Descent So, when is a good time to start planning the descent ?

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. For instance, Knots 2U offers a Cessna 172 Cowl / Body Fairing Kit that improves aerodynamics and can increase cruise speed by 3-4 mph.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

This is often the clean configuration at max gross weight. The stall warning horn sounds at least 5 knots above the actual stall speed. Since you need to fly without triggering the warning, select a target airspeed of about 2 to 5 knots more. Check your POH for specifics. Pitch affects airspeed; power affects altitude.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Maximum Gross Weight: 1,587 lbs. Empty Weight, Standard: 959 lbs. Stall Speed, Flaps Down: 44 knots Takeoff Distance: 1,017 ft. Baron told us to lift the nose at 50 knots, which proved correct for a takeoff about 900 feet down the runway. IAS settled on an even 100 knots. Wing Area: 128.1 Length: 22.1

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