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Airbus BelugaXL forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam 

Aerotime

However, as the aircraft crossed the border between France and Belgium, the crew set 7700 on the aircraft’s transponder (indicating an inflight emergency) and requested an immediate descent and diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, some 90 miles (144km) off the aircraft’s nose.

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Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 960 “birddog” airplanes to Conair in support of wildfire air attack missions

Professional Pilot

Conairs TBM 960 birddog duties will build on the TBM aircraft familys proven multi-mission applications, which include military/government transportation and liaison, along with flight test support and aerial cinematography both of which benefit from the ability to install payloads on the aircrafts two underwing hardpoints.

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Running On Empty

AV Web

It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.

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What Is the Average Flying Altitude of a Commercial Plane?

Pilot's Life Blog

Weight and Load The payload significantly impacts a planes ability to reach an optimal altitude. During ascent and descent, altitudes vary, and cruising altitudes may shift to avoid turbulence or traffic. Pilots only choose lower altitudes when avoiding turbulence, navigating restricted airspace, or preparing for descent.

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Today In Aviation History: North American A3J-1 Vigilante Sets a World Altitude Record

Vintage Aviation News

payload in their North American A3J-1 Vigilante. It was at this point that an A3J Vigilante was flown to Edwards Air Force Base to break the Soviet’s altitude record of 20,456 meters (67,096 feet), set by Russian aviator Vladimir Smirnov on July 13, 1959, flying a Yakovlev Yak-25RV while carrying a 1,000 kg payload.

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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. It warns pilots of a too high or too low descent path. Joint Venture – An agreement between 2 or more airlines governing flights between 2 regions.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Climbs and descents were normal, and while not stunning, it seemed like this airplane could carry a load up and over the hills if needed—even though it is designed to operate down low. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32 to accelerate out of slow conditions, so it’d be hard to inadvertently stall this thing.