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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

Airspeed indicators are extremely important, as aircraft need to hit a minimum speed to maintain lift. If the plane falls below its ‘stalling speed,’ the pilot can lose control, and the plane can start to lose lift. Why Are Airspeed Indicators Important? If oriented otherwise, the system has an error.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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As it does, one aircraft is seeking to capture a particular slice of the advanced air mobility market, one that none of its rivals can challenge – that is, the provision of electric flights for seven people flying at up to 250 knots (450kph) and with a stage length of around 500 miles (800km).

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