iPad Pilot News
AUGUST 27, 2024
This includes improvements to the flight planning controls on the Maps screen, support for Civil Twilight, visual depiction of headwind/tailwind and groundspeed in the Map profile view, additional hazard altitude options, new VFR charts for North Africa Japan, and support for additional jet models in the Runway Analysis product.
iPad Pilot News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
So if you want to see how visibility is dropping along your route, slowly drag the slider to the right and watch the METAR move along your route. You can also set them to show navigation data like groundspeed, ETA, and distance to destination. Bonus features It’s worth mentioning that widgets aren’t just for airport data.
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Air Facts
DECEMBER 11, 2024
So, there you are, flying at 6,000 feet with a nice tailwind, riding the wave of speed looking at the groundspeed hit the marks you have not seen in a while. You look at the multifunction display and notice the groundspeed is slowing down to your true airspeed as if the wind has suddenly traded in for calm. All is good with the world.
Pilot Institute
JULY 12, 2024
A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. Add any more pressure, and the wheel will stop rotating and drag along the runway instead. According to the FAA, the probability of being unstable doubles the more you diverge from a 3:1 glidepath. Flying at 60 knots?
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. Discover ways to stay proficient with regular practice. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing.
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