Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots. There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. Then off to the other runway for a full stop. Hmm, OK, how about the LPV approach?

Pitot Tube 86

Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 86

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

You might have heard pilots talking about the Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. The ILS contains multiple components , allowing pilots to land in the worst conditions. The aerials are at the runway’s landing end. What is an ILS? But what is it?

Approach 52

Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

After departure from Leipzig’s runway 26L, the aircraft headed north and then eastwards, climbing to 33,000ft (10,300m) and crossing the German/Polish border at 03:26, around 18 minutes after take-off. However, having descended down the glideslope to 650ft and traveling at 150 knots, the flight data comes to an abrupt stop.

Final Approach 330

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 330