Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At one point, we were watching an RV on final approach when a green and white Citabria swooped into view from above the restaurant in a steep, descending turn and appeared to cut off the RV. A target moved across my traffic display at 450 knots (518 miles per hour). "I Photo by The Bear. Ice on Sodus Bay. Photo by The Bear.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Flying at 60 knots? Two key aspects make good approaches. Pilots select their target airspeed for each approach. For example, it’s good practice to add a few knots to V-ref when landing in gusty conditions. times the aircraft’s stall speed on short final. times the aircraft’s stall speed on short final.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

For most light aircraft, you should aim for a descent rate of 500 feet per minute on the final approach. You should use the rudder to do this. Here are some techniques to help you avoid bounced landings: Approach Speed During landing, you should maintain the approach speed for your aircraft type.

Descent 52

Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

This is consistent with Rick’s report, which referenced 9 knots of wind. Note that a 43 knot gust from a direction of 190 degrees was measured at 17:39, one minute after the accident (provided that the time stamp is accurate). The ADSB trace shows Shmulik’s ground speed of 92 kt as he began his final turn.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Airspeed variations with weight in light general aviation aircraft are only a handful of knots, so it’s easy to fly the published slow speed when light, the faster speed when heavy, and something in the middle when the aircraft weight is something in the middle. No math required. That variety may require multiple initiatives.

General Aviation 98

General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Not Cool, Man After transitioning across multiple sectors of Boston Center's vast airspace, the home stretch found us on with Boston Approach under a crisp, blue New Hampshire sky. With as much as 25 knots of tailwind, we made the flight from Sodus to Alton Bay in only two hours. It was only half full of parked aircraft.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

/hp Engine: Rotax 912iSC3, 4-cylinder, opposed, air and liquid cooled, normally aspirated, gear-reduction drive, fuel-injected, 100 hp Propeller: MT composite, two-blade, constant-speed Maximum Cruise Speed: 117 knots Range, Max Range Power: 950 nm Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 750 fpm Max operating Altitude: 13,000 ft. Takeoff Over 50-ft.

Knot 95

Knot Rudder Airplanes Gross Weight 95

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Flight Characteristics The Piper Seminole has predictable handling characteristics, but its twin-engine nature demands more precision during the approach phase. Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52