Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. Citation Sovereign, Learjet 60 & Gulfstream G150 Captain Seletar Jet Charter Singapore O n the way from SJC (San Jose CA) to AGS (Augusta GA), we noticed fluctuating oil pressure on our number 2 engine.

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Weather Approach Descent Runway 98

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Below, the boats and jet skis stream across the lake—people enjoying their own adventure this evening as I fly overhead. My Sonex cruises about 130 mph at this power setting, but headed southeast into the wind I am losing an easy 15 mph on my groundspeed. They probably don’t notice me, but I watch them intently.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Doubling your groundspeed quadruples the impact force. A hard, flat landing at a high descent rate can still cause injury, even if the cabin remains intact. Keep a controlled descent and a level attitude to avoid any structural damage or injury. Can a massive commercial jet, like a Boeing, glide safely if all its engines fail?

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Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59