Arriving in Style
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
We often end up at higher altitudes to escape the wind shear layer, cumulus buildups, and turbulence below. However, I am always aware that VA hovers somewhere near 100 knots, and VB may be even less, both depending on gross weight. They descend at their normal cruise speed and are quite happy about it all.
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