iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Airspeed and altitude differences Consider speed first. The panel in your airplane shows indicated airspeed (IAS, derived from the pitot tube on the wing), while the iPad shows groundspeed (derived from the GPS in your ADS-B receiver or iPad). Here’s a somewhat geeky dive into the details.

Altimeter 111

Altimeter Indicated Airspeed Pitot Tube Groundspeed 111

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Understanding and Executing IFR Holding Procedures Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Bottom line is that its a service that every VFR pilot should take advantage of and it could even be a lifesaver.

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Indicated Airspeed Airplanes Pilot Runway 52

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

As the helicopter continued towards the airport, the airspeed began to decrease. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. As the airspeed decayed, the right yaw increased. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased.

Torque 94

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 94

Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

The main factors which determine the angle of attack of a wing are, airspeed, weight, and load factor. The indicated airspeed at which the airplane stalled is fairly consistent. Remember, an airplane will always stall at the same angle of attack.

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Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 96

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The margin beyond VNE in indicated airspeed and the onset of flutter may be less than many pilots would guess.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 94

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The margin beyond VNE in indicated airspeed and the onset of flutter may be less than many pilots would guess.

True Airspeed 93

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 93

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

True Airspeed vs Indicated Airspeed VS Equivalent Airspeed Since airspeed indicators use air pressure to measure speed, the indicated airspeed can be less than the actual airspeed at higher altitudes. True airspeed (TAS) is the difference between the indicated airspeed and actual speed.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 9, 2024

What is the maximum indicated airspeed you may fly when operating under BasicMed? When must the pilot complete the next comprehensive medical examination to continue operating under BasicMed? June 31, 2026 June 15, 2028 June 30, 2028 Correct! 250 knots 200 knots 180 knots Correct!

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Indicated Airspeed Knot Airplanes Pilot 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Naturally, my first officer and I got a good laugh from this as our 757 was cruising along effortlessly at about 300 knots indicated airspeed, and was not yawing towards the supposedly dead engine. I simply told the purser to tell those were concerned that the engine was, indeed, running quite normally.

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Indicated Airspeed Air Traffic Control Airplanes Descent 98

Flight Training Central

APRIL 8, 2024

Airspeed indicator. Vertical-speed and airspeed indicators. Vertical-speed indicator, airspeed indicator, and altimeter. Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates absolute altitude at field elevation. Vertical speed.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Airplanes Pitot Tube True Altitude 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

indicated airspeed, the speed limit for operations below 10,000′ MSL. indicated airspeed. indicated airspeed within four nautical miles of the primary airport, at or below 2,500′ AGL. indicated airspeed within four nautical miles of the primary airport, at or below 2,500′ AGL.

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AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 52

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Class B Speed Limitations Aircraft flying within the Class B airspace may fly at an indicated airspeed of up to 250 knots. If flying below a Class B layer or within a VFR corridor through the Class B, the aircraft is limited to an indicated airspeed of 200 knots.

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Indicated Airspeed Airspace Classes Clearance Pilot in Command 52

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Airspeed Pointer The airspeed pointer shows the indicated airspeed in knots as generated by the Air Data Computer. Digital Data Airspeed The Indicated Airspeed (above 30 knots) is displayed in a digital format. This speed is identical to the speed depicted by the Airspeed Pointer.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

What specific indicated airspeed will be flown/adhered to during the circling maneuver? Is the airport have an operable FAA tower or is it an uncontrolled field environment? A well briefed “transfer of aircraft controls” is paramount. Non-towered airports greatly raise the possibility of traffic conflicts. What speed on final approach?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Thats your true airspeed. Calibrated airspeed is not the same as indicated airspeed. However, the difference is a few knots for general aviation airspeeds and altitudes. For example, if its 120, look for the number 12 on the scale. Read the corresponding number on the outer scale.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Air Facts

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It was a beefed up, militarized version of the Beechcraft Bonanza with a narrowed fuselage and conventional tail, seating two pilots in tandem cockpits with controls and indicators configured similarly to tactical aircraft of the period. The Navy’s primary trainer was the T-34B.

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Cockpit Rudder Tail Indicated Airspeed 98

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots. The CRUISE SPEED LOW is the first level of APM alert, and means that the indicated airspeed is at least ten knots slower than the predicted speed for their current configuration. Source: ATR The APM had triggered a CRUISE SPEED LOW alert in blue.

Knot 98

Knot Approach Descent Weather 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Flap overspeed protection makes for one more improvement, preventing the pilot from deploying the flaps above the programmed indicated airspeed relevant to the flap setting selected. It also prevents you from retracting the flaps when airspeed is too low.

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Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

AV Web

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

I would prefer to be 5 or 10 knots slower than the barber pole (maximum indicated airspeed in a turbine airplane) or red line. One pilot of a turbine airplane tried to comply with this and exceeded the airframes maximum speed, which requires at the minimum a maintenance inspection.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Airplanes Pilot Indicated Airspeed 71

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Because the size of the holding pattern is directly proportional to the speed of the aircraft, maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Charted holding procedure on the low altitude enroute chart with 5 mile legs specified.

Clearance 52

Clearance Indicated Airspeed Knot Approach 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. ATC offers IFR and VFR aircraft separation services in Class C.

Clearance 52

Clearance Transponder Knot Indicated Airspeed 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Because the size of the holding pattern is directly proportional to the speed of the aircraft, maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Charted holding procedure on the low altitude enroute chart with 5 mile legs specified.

Clearance 52

Clearance Indicated Airspeed Knot Approach 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Adjustments of the climb attitude will be dictated by the indicated airspeed. If airspeed is too high or low, the pitch attitude must be changed. Don’t chase the airspeed indicator to make the change.

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Descent Altimeter Airplanes Approach 52

Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Flying to Oklahoma from New Jersey in my G36 Bonanza, I once encountered a mountain wave where the indicated airspeed changed from 92 knots to 164 knots without a single bump. On the East Coast, the Appalachians, and in the West, the Rockies, pose an interesting turbulence threat.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Knot Lift 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

So, on days when we are taking off or landing at an airfield with low air density, we require faster true airspeeds to generate the required lift. This increased true airspeed, along with other factors increases takeoff and landing distances. High-density altitude, on the other hand, indicates thin air.

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

SmartView also provides the standard compass, attitude indicator, airspeed, and altitude scales. The display delivers the expected high-resolution 3D rendering of the topography ahead, color coded for the absolute altitude of terrain features, highlighting obstacles. On the ground, the graphics are equally detailed.

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Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

For a Cessna 172, the recommended indicated airspeed for the maneuver is 105 knots. Lazy eights are typically flown at cruise power settings below maneuvering speed. Refer to your Aircraft Flight Manual for the recommended speed and power setting. Set the power before entering the maneuver.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

Caught in series of up and down drafts, the autopilot pitched the Warrior aggressively to maintain altitude and the indicated airspeed trended too high in each updraft. At one point, we entered a region of sufficient turbulence that I disengaged the autopilot to hand-fly. I logged about 0.7 hours of IMC time on the flight.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

Without knowing the horizontal wind direction and speed at this point it is impossible to say what his indicated airspeed was. 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.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To get the extra lift required for the turns, I had to dive to get extra airspeed so that the plane could turn at that same AOA. That produced a strange traffic pattern with roller coasters at the corners.)

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General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Check airspeed indicator (“airspeed alive”). Keep a hand on the throttle in the event an abort becomes necessary.Check engine instruments Release the brakes and apply slight forward pressure on the yoke, allowing the aircraft to accelerate as quickly as possible.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Indicated Airspeed Lift Runway 52

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

None of these concepts are strictly necessary for flying patterns with an instructor, or for maneuvering in the practice area, but all are important both for cross-country solos and for flying as a licensed pilot who takes the V in the PAVE acronym seriously.

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Checkride Density Altitude Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed 52