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Split-S Decision

Plane and Pilot

These were divided into two main categories, prior maneuvering and weather upset. In most cases, some type of aerobatics with an increase in airspeed preceded loss of control. They reviewed certification limits, mechanical structure, airspeed instrumentation, and flutter analysis.

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Split-S Decision

Plane and Pilot

These were divided into two main categories, prior maneuvering and weather upset. In most cases, some type of aerobatics with an increase in airspeed preceded loss of control. They reviewed certification limits, mechanical structure, airspeed instrumentation, and flutter analysis.

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less.

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Flight vision systems

Professional Pilot

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 91% of fatal air accidents in general aviation (GA) back in 2005 were caused by a pilot’s loss of control of the aircraft, usually during approach and landing, or by flying into terrain. On the ground, the graphics are equally detailed.

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The Classic Boeing Airspeed Indicator

AeroSavvy

Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources. Digital Data Airspeed The Indicated Airspeed (above 30 knots) is displayed in a digital format.