Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. What specific indicated airspeed will be flown/adhered to during the circling maneuver? What speed on final approach?

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Air Facts

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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. The sky is still blue and there is not a single pothole in the sky to bump you around. No big deal, you murmur, must be a lull and soldier on.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed Lift Approach True Airspeed 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

At the high density altitude at Rifle a ground speed of 92 kt would have been equivalent to an indicated airspeed of less than 80 kt. If this included a wind component of 50 kt from behind, his true airspeed would have suddenly dropped to 30 kt, i.e. well below stall speed. I will fly at a much higher pattern airspeed.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52