Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The helicopter turned left to return to the airport, travelling at about 85 knots. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. As the airspeed decayed, the right yaw increased. As the airspeed decayed, the right yaw increased. The pilot reported two miles out.

Torque 89

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 89

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. miles per hour.

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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. The flight crew confirmed SANPA.

Knot 91

Knot Approach Descent Weather 91

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A few seconds later the airplane data showed a maneuver consistent with an aileron roll followed by a rapid descent about 1,000 feet before regaining its prior altitude and track above the highway.” Airspeed reached 248 kias, well over the never exceed VNE of 200 kias. The listed entry airspeed range is 87 to 97 knots.

True Airspeed 68

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 68

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A few seconds later the airplane data showed a maneuver consistent with an aileron roll followed by a rapid descent about 1,000 feet before regaining its prior altitude and track above the highway.” Airspeed reached 248 kias, well over the never exceed VNE of 200 kias. The listed entry airspeed range is 87 to 97 knots.

True Airspeed 65

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 65

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. We were nearing the LAX airport at 18,000 feet and starting to get busy with the descent into SAN.

Indicated Airspeed 98

Indicated Airspeed Air Traffic Control Airplanes Descent 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

It’s just S-turns with climbs and descents, right? For a Cessna 172, the recommended indicated airspeed for the maneuver is 105 knots. At this point, you should be flying at the slowest speed (5-10 knots above stall speed). Airspeed ±10 knots from entry airspeed.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52