AV Web

MARCH 20, 2025

The report stated that the plane’s estimated gross weight at departure was approximately 9,865 pounds, which exceeded the maximum allowed takeoff weight for flights in areas with forecasted icing conditions by about 1,058 pounds. Approximately three minutes later, the autopilot disengaged when the airspeed was 99 knots.

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Gross Weight Air Traffic Control Knot Weather 110

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour. This speed is achieved under optimal conditions, with a light load and calm weather. Cruise Speed In terms of cruise speed, a typical Cessna 172 flies at around 120 knots (approximately 138 miles per hour).

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Knot General Aviation Weather Gross Weight 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds and a maximum gross weight that ensures stability, this aircraft is robust enough to handle a variety of flying conditions. Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, I am always aware that VA hovers somewhere near 100 knots, and VB may be even less, both depending on gross weight. High to Low, Look Out Below Lets consider the possibility that descending through the weather and traffic towards solid ground presents an increased midair collision hazard. Image: Shutterstock.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Weather, field conditions, obstacles, and many other elements greatly affect short field operations. In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

MARCH 10, 2024

With March being one of those "you never know what you're going to get" months in the wintry north, I found myself creeping forward, state to state, VFR only, and hypervigilant of weather conditions. These were days before the proliferation of AWOS/ASOS stations and the advent of ADS-B (FIS-B) weather displayed on a tablet in the cockpit. (A

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Airplanes Knot Avionics Master Switch Runway 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As it does, one aircraft is seeking to capture a particular slice of the advanced air mobility market, one that none of its rivals can challenge – that is, the provision of electric flights for seven people flying at up to 250 knots (450kph) and with a stage length of around 500 miles (800km).

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