AV Web

JANUARY 5, 2025

The manufacturer says the plane, which is about the size of Cessna 182 but with a much longer 45-foot wing span will have a 90 minute endurance with a range of about 160 miles and a cruise speed of about 120 knots. Top speed is about 156 knots and stall speed is 54 knots. 29, late last week in a social media post.

Knot 124

Knot Payload Ceiling General Aviation 124

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

At 18:06:56, the jet suddenly entered a steep descent, with the last recorded data point showing a descent rate of -11,000 feet per minute and a ground speed of 247 knots before impact.

Descent 292

Descent Knot Jet Cockpit 292

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The couple tied the knot mid-route, exactly halfway between the two countries. The international couple got married on a PLAY flight between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in the presence of some 200 other passengers.

Cabin Crew 275

Cabin Crew Knot Airline Airlines 275

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

The Texas winds were gusting anywhere from 15-25 knots, and like other aerobatic airplanes, the canopy can be easily blown off. As soon as the tail was up, I added full power and accelerated to 80 knots and rotated with the tiniest bit of back pressure. Before I knew it we had already hit 120 knots. Takeoff Over 50-ft.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

TSB Approach sequence Due to reported wind gusts as the CRJ900 approached Toronto Pearson following a flight from MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) the aircraft was flown at 149 knots. seconds before touchdown the aircrafts indicated airspeed was 136 knots, and its ground speed was 111 knots.

Indicated Airspeed 293

Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 293

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Central Weather Administration reported winds at 173 km/h (107 mph, 93 knots) gusting up to 209 km/h (130 mph, 112 knots). A “Typhoon Day” was declared with schools and businesses closing. Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung County on Thursday at 13:40 local time. The first approach was at 17:34 local time.

Knot 98

Knot Runway Weather Approach 98

AV Web

MARCH 20, 2025

Approximately three minutes later, the autopilot disengaged when the airspeed was 99 knots. The speed then dropped to 70 knots, and the altitude was about 3,100 feet. In the final communications with air traffic control, the pilot was informed to descend to 4,000 feet at his discretion.

Gross Weight 110

Gross Weight Air Traffic Control Knot Weather 110

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The aircraft was over 100 knots, making it a high-speed rejected takeoff. According to the Aviation Herald , a Vueling Airbus A320 rejected takeoff at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) on November 8th, 2024, due to engine failure.

Knot 105

Knot 105

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Crosswind is referenced in terms of knots, a fancy aviation term for nautical miles per hour . Example 1 Aircraft heading: 070 Wind Direction:160 Wind Strength: 25 knots This example is super easy. The wind strength is 25 knots. So 1 (the sine of 90) X 25 (knots) = A crosswind component of 25 knots. knots 20 0.34

Crosswind 69

Crosswind Pilot Knot Turbulence 69

Simple Flying

APRIL 19, 2025

Its Lycoming engine, which produces between 160 and 180 horsepower, enables it to reach a cruising speed of roughly 105 to 110 knots. For those looking for a forgiving learning platform, this four-seater with docile flight dynamics are ideal for both personal travel and training exercises.

Knot 109

Knot 109

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Standard FAA aviation windsocks are calibrated to fully extend at a wind speed of 15 knots. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots. Extended halfway: Winds are around 7-8 knots. Fully Extended : Winds are strong, likely 15 knots or higher. What Is a Windsock and Its Purpose?

Knot 98

Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

AV Web

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Winds were about 25 knots gusting to 40 from about 270 degrees at the time. Toronto Airport says all crew and passengers are “accounted for” and some injuries have been reported but it has been confirmed that there were no fatalities. The airport is closed. Developing story.

Runway 104

Runway Knot 104

AV Web

APRIL 1, 2025

What has so far been agreed to by the FAA is 54 knots clean stall speed. Pelton later added that the stall speed increase of four knots would include approximately 70% of all current single engine piston aircraft in the fleet would qualify to be flown as a light sport aircraft. We did in our comments ask to get that raised to 58.

Gross Weight 98

Gross Weight Knot Pilot Airplanes 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

The FAA Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) use the following Vref speeds to determine the aircraft approach category: Category A: Speed 90 knots or less. Small Single-Engine) Category B: Between 91 and 120 knots. Small Multi-Engine) Category C: Between 121 and 140 knots. Airliner) Category D: Between 141 knots and 165 knots.

Weight-Shift-Control 96

Weight-Shift-Control Knot Approach Lift 96

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With a maximum speed of 95 Knots (109 MPH, 176 km/h), the aircraft features an angle of attack indicator and a T-tail to keep the elevator and rudder in the propeller slipstream. The ICON A5 is an amphibious light-sport aircraft (LSA) that inspires recreational pilots, handling water landings with full (30-degree) flaps.

Rudder 104

Rudder Knot Tail Pilot 104

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

Widely praised, the PC-12 NGX turboprop comes with a range of up to 1,800nm, maximum cruise speed of 290 knots and takeoff distance of 2,485 feet. The PC-24 business jet was first delivered in February 2018. It is famed for its short runway capabilities and is certified for operations on grass, gravel, dirt and snow.

Runway 229

Runway Payload Jet Knot 229

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Long story short, weather conditions in Toronto werent great, with winds of 23 knots, gusting up to 33 knots. There were a total of 80 people onboard, including four crew members and 76 passengers. Initial reports suggest that there were no fatalities, though several passengers with injuries have been transported to area hospitals.

Knot 103

Knot Air Traffic Control Crosswind Clearance 103

AV Web

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It is designed as an aerobatic trainer that can also serve as individual transportation, with a range of 530 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 150 knots. The two-seat, side-by-side taildragger is constructed of what the company describes as wood/carbon hybrid materials. Baggage capacity is 66 pounds.

Knot 98

Knot 98

AV Web

MARCH 9, 2025

The capacious flying boat will carry 19 passengers 350 nautical miles at 250 knots in the regional airline configuration. Mallard Enterprises has sold 30 of its ME-1A twin turboprops to a South African start up regional airline JOLY. There is also a 10-passenger executive layout with a range of 980 nm.

Knot 111

Knot Airline Airlines Airplanes 111

Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). “I am proud of the team for their work to address refinements to XB-1 following its first flight, and we continue to target breaking the sound barrier by the end of this year.”

Stability 293

Stability Aviation Technology Knot Jet 293

AV Web

APRIL 11, 2025

Its highest recorded altitude was 525 feet at 125 knots on its final circling maneuver. The flight, which was bound for Tallahassee, Florida, took off at 10:12 a.m. EDT for the 330-nautical mile flight, according to data posted on FlightRadar24. The post Cessna 310 Down In Florida; All Three On Board Killed appeared first on AVweb.

Rudder 87

Rudder Knot Pilot 87

Aerotime

AUGUST 22, 2024

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and equipped with McCauley’s 110-inch four-blade propellers, the SkyCourier has a maximum cruise speed exceeding 200 knots and a 900 nautical-mile range.

Payload 284

Payload Knot Jet Pilot 284

Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

For example, describing a Cuban eight maneuver would involve such writing as, enter the (in Farsi , R-L), Cuban eight (in English, L-R), maneuver no lower than (in Farsi , R-L), 10,000 AGL (in English, L-R), at a minimum of (in Farsi , R-L), 450 knots (in English, L-R). add 5 knots for winds at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots).

Pilot 98

Pilot Knot AGL Approach 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

At the time of the accident, winds were at an angle of 270 degrees (the runway was at an angle of 230 degrees), at 28 knots, gusting to 35 knots. degrees Less than one second before touchdown, the plane had an indicated airspeed of 134 knots, a ground speed of 111 knots, a bank angle of 7.1

Descent 93

Descent Threshold Knot Flight Deck 93

AV Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

CubCrafters president and CEO Pat Horgan said of the propeller, It delivers superior handling, improved takeoff and climb performance, and a 3-4 knot increase in cruise speed compared to other propellersall while maintaining a lightweight design. Plus, it looks fantastic on the aircraft.

Knot 97

Knot Airplanes 97

AV Web

MARCH 10, 2025

It was gusty at the time, with winds at 17, gusting to 30 knots on the runway heading. The pilot of the plane, registered to a Mannheim, Pennsylvania LLC, told controllers at Lancaster Airport that he had an open door and needed to return to the airport. The aircraft had the Soloy/Tradewinds turboprop conversion.

Knot 93

Knot Runway Pilot 93

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Its interesting to note that the plane was both lower than it shouldve been, and also quite a bit faster, as it was going 173 knots. Just to compare this to the typical numbers, the Asiana A350 operating the same flight the day before was at roughly 775 feet, and traveling 136 knots, around the same point.

Approach 99

Approach Knot Air Traffic Control Final Approach 99

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Limitations to operating under BasicMed include not flying for compensation or for hire, flying at or below 18,000 feet, and at an airspeed no greater than 250 knots. The post Updates to BasicMed appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

Knot 98

Knot Pilot 98

AV Web

APRIL 1, 2025

He noted that the Special Missions P2012, with full fuel and cruising at 85 knots with takeoff flaps, would have an endurance of eight hours for significant loiter time. AVweb asked if the aircraft could accommodate air-to-ground weapons pods, and Lincke answered, not as far as we know. With its extended wingspan of 54.5

Knot 59

Knot Runway 59

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Boom Supersonic also completed landing gear tests by retracting the system at a max speed of 225 knots. Brandenburg, who flew the second and third flights of XB-1, will also pilot the aircraft’s first supersonic flight. During future test flights, the team will retract the landing gear immediately after takeoff.

Knot 307

Knot Pilot Jet Airline 307

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Cruise speeds for most powerful piston versions of the aircraft are in the 160-knot category, with range figures of around 1,100 nautical miles. Time between overhaul is projected to be 3,000 hours, so maintenance costs will also be lower than those of a conventional piston-engine light aircraft.

Center of Gravity 105

Center of Gravity Payload Knot Stability 105

Aerotime

JULY 30, 2024

Right now, for the Delta 1304, we have four knots too much tailwind. A recording of the conversation between a pilot of the DL1304 and air traffic control was uploaded to YouTube. The DL1304 pilot informed SLC that the headwind was exceeding safe limits for takeoff.

Air Traffic Control 293

Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Tail 293

Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2024

During that test, conducted at the Mojave test ground in California, the aircraft reached an altitude of 7,120 feet and speeds of up to 238 knots (273 miles per hour). On March 22, 2024, Boom Supersonic successfully tested the XB-1 at subsonic speeds.

Knot 246

Knot Jet Airline Airlines 246

AV Web

MARCH 2, 2025

It will haul 6,000 pounds of weapons from 10 hard points and cruise at 180 knots for 1500 nautical miles. The plane is powered by a 1,600 hp PT6A and is designed for landing and taking off from farmers’ fields. It has numerous data and voice communications systems along with a glass cockpit.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The inclusion of wheel pants creates a finished, factory look while improving cruising speed by a few knots. The modern paint scheme utilizes unique colors and is reportedly a 7 out of 10 in terms of condition. Better yet, the Continental O-200 has only 475 hours since major overhaul in 2002.

Knot 98

Knot Airplanes Approach Pilot 98

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Again, the 88 passengers and crew entered a steep dive, hurtling towards the bay at more than 200 knots. Wikimedia At 16:19, an awful noise of grinding and snapping metal was heard and the aircraft pitched forward violently.

Horizontal Stabilizer 284

Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airline Airlines 284

WayMan

APRIL 17, 2025

Estimating Wind Speed Through Windsock Observations Windsocks also help pilots estimate wind speed by how far the sock extends: Partially extended (3 knots): Indicates light wind. Halfway extended (6 knots): Reflects a moderate breeze. Fully extended (15 knots): Shows strong, steady wind conditions.

Knot 52

Knot Runway Crosswind Pilot 52