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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

This is consistent with Rick’s report, which referenced 9 knots of wind. Pattern Entry and the Challenger Complication The normal landing pattern for Runway 26 at Rifle is north of the airport with right turns to base and final. His ground speed had dropped to 75 kt so he also had less kinetic energy reserve.

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What NTSB Reports Say About Impossible Turns and Angle of Attack

Air Facts

An incomplete summary description of FASF is whether the airplane made it out of ground effect. Tedious numerical interpolation is not required when adjusting airspeed for weight, contrary to the claims of some AOA advocates. That phenomenon is best named Failure to Achieve Sustained Flight (FASF). No math required.