Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? For the record, the one-size-fits-all, larger-than-life image that the movies and TV paint of pilots is not always accurate. As the saying goes, “A good pilot is always learning.”

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 105

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2020, with this in mind, Honda, a qualified pilot himself, turned to Pilatus and its PC-12 NGX and PC-24 business aircraft. The aircraft is certified for single pilot use and features a Pratt & Whitney PT6E engine. I can say we have the best aircraft in Japan… except perhaps the ultra-long-range jets, said Honda.

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Runway Payload Jet Knot 303

Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

Teaching International Student Pilots Air Facts Journal In the mid 70s, I was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot (IP) in the 71 st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB (KEND) in Enid, Oklahoma. Two squadrons trained students in their journey to become Air Force pilots. add 5 knots for winds at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots).

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Pilot Knot AGL Approach 98

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Twenty-five years on from this terrible accident, we look back at what led up to the crash, what was learned from it, and why the pilots Ted Thompson and Bill Tansky are now hailed as heroes for their actions during the incident. Wikimedia Flying the aircraft were two highly experienced former military pilots.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airlines Airline 275

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. This is ideal for campers, boaters, and now pilots, and you can use the newer Starlink Mini antenna with this plan.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Knot 108

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

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Weight-Shift-Control Knot Approach Lift 96

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? Standard FAA aviation windsocks are calibrated to fully extend at a wind speed of 15 knots. A windsock is an essential aviation tool that helps pilots make safe decisions. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots.

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Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. Its first-class team, led by Ian Waghorn, ensures that pilots leave the training program feeling confident, competent, and safe in their new or new-to-them GameBird.

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Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

AV Web

MARCH 20, 2025

According to the pilot operating handbook, the maximum permissible takeoff weight for such conditions was the same as the basic airplanes weight, 8,807 pounds. In the final communications with air traffic control, the pilot was informed to descend to 4,000 feet at his discretion.

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Gross Weight Air Traffic Control Knot Weather 110

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.

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Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 283

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.

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Gross Weight Knot Pilot Airplanes 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

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Descent Threshold Knot Flight Deck 109

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The ICON A5 is an amphibious light-sport aircraft (LSA) that inspires recreational pilots, handling water landings with full (30-degree) flaps. 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.

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Rudder Knot Tail Pilot 104

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

@KTVU @SFGate @VASAviation pic.twitter.com/Lqkh5snd8i Hoppinaroundtheworld (@Hopinarndthwrld) February 24, 2025 Fortunately air traffic controllers at SFO got a low altitude alert, and informed the pilots of their concerning altitude. The pilots seemed to be confused about their path in comparison to the standard glide path.

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Approach Knot Air Traffic Control Final Approach 109

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On November 15, the FAA announced that pilots operating under BasicMed will be allowed to operate aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 12,500 pounds (up from 6,000 pounds), carry up to six passengers (previously 5), and allow designated pilot examiners to administer flight checks in BasicMed category aircraft.

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Knot Pilot 98

Aerotime

JULY 30, 2024

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. Right now, for the Delta 1304, we have four knots too much tailwind. We can get in there,” the Delta 2046 pilot said.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Tail 283

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It might sound a bit scary, but its a valuable skill for a pilot to master. Pilots must adapt their approach and landing technique during flap failure. When landing without flaps, pilots must adjust their techniques to compensate for higher approach speeds, a shallow descent angle, and longer landing distances.

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Pilot Drag Descent Approach 52

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 18, 2025

Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. What makes this noteworthy is that the air traffic controller advised the pilots that somebody saw some sparks from one of your wings, and asked you guys feel anything? The aircraft came in to land on runway 22.

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Air Traffic Control Knot Runway Crosswind 112

AV Web

APRIL 11, 2025

According to news reports, sources say the pilot reported a rudder-related control issue. Its highest recorded altitude was 525 feet at 125 knots on its final circling maneuver. A Cessna 310R light twin crashed approximately 13 minutes after takeoff from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) in Florida. All three on board were killed.

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Rudder Knot Pilot 87

AV Web

MARCH 10, 2025

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 pilot said he intended to join the downwind for the departure runway (26) but crashed a short time later. The aircraft cabin was consumed in a post-crash fire.

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Knot Runway Pilot 92

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Parts are plentiful, virtually every mechanic is familiar with the type, and the flying characteristics are docile enough for even brand-new pilots. The inclusion of wheel pants creates a finished, factory look while improving cruising speed by a few knots. For the first-time owner, this bodes well.

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Knot Airplanes Approach Pilot 98

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

Southwest jet accelerates to 70 knots on taxiway This incident happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025, and involves Southwest flight WN3278, scheduled to operate from Orlando (MCO) to Albany (ALB), with a 9:25AM departure. On top of that, the pilots had one of the easiest and shortest taxi routes imaginable. This was in broad daylight.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Pilot 101

Aerotime

AUGUST 27, 2024

Boom Supersonic has successfully completed the second test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California on August 26, 2024 The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems.

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Stability Aviation Technology Knot Jet 283

Aerotime

AUGUST 22, 2024

It can be operated by a single pilot. 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.

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Payload Knot Jet Pilot 275

WayMan

APRIL 17, 2025

How to Read a Windsock Knowing how to read a windsock is a foundational skill for any pilot. At Wayman College of Aeronautics, we emphasize this essential skill early in our pilot training programs to build situational awareness from day one. Halfway extended (6 knots): Reflects a moderate breeze.

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Knot Runway Crosswind Pilot 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Boom supersonic’s Chief Test Pilot, Tristan Brandenburg, took XB-1 to a maximum altitude of 16,150 feet during the test and recorded a total flight time of 48 minutes. Brandenburg, who flew the second and third flights of XB-1, will also pilot the aircraft’s first supersonic flight.

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Knot Pilot Jet Airlines 297

CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

They go beyond the basic power-on and power-off stalls required for private or commercial pilots, focusing on scenarios that instructors need to teach students about to enhance stall awareness and safety. 65 knots in a Cessna 172). Show how this can happen during a rushed go-around or climb if the pilot overreacts.

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Aileron Rudder Checkride AGL 96

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Vision Jet has opened the doors to a new category of aircraft, enabling a broader range of pilots to transition into jet ownership and elevating the standards for what is possible in personal flight. However, by 2019, the type had received FAA clearance to be operated by air taxi and charter operators.

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Jet General Aviation Knot Clearance 275

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. Once this message is conveyed to the pilots, they disengage the aircraft’s parking brake, hence the ‘ wobble ’.

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Cabin Crew Runway Knot Clearance 267

AV Web

MARCH 2, 2025

Some Air Force pilots will leave the service with a tailwheel endorsement. 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.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 13, 2025

When a pilot transitions from an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller to one with a constant-speed propeller, they need to get their head around the manifold pressure gauge, what it does, and how to use it. gallons per hour, and your cruise is 148 knots. gallons per hour, and your cruise speed has reduced by ten knots to 138.

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Altimeter Knot Pilot Airplanes 98

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

Then, a few years ago, I was privileged to hear how an amazing young woman, Jessica Cox , earned her sport pilot certificate. Once the war ended, Weick and ERCO believed they were in the right place at the right time with the right airplane for the thousands of pilots returning home. If youre in the Washington, D.C.,

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Rudder Tail Crosswind Airplanes 105

AV Web

OCTOBER 5, 2024

A passenger took control of a King Air C90 from its incapacitated pilot over southern California on Friday and managed to put it safely on a runway at at Meadows Field in Bakersfield. First responders performed CPR at the scene and took the pilot to a hospital according to KGET News. “I 4, after the pilot had a medical emergency.

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Pilot Descent Knot Runway 119

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

For a certain segment of pilots looking to travel a certain distance, a fast, personal airplane can serve as a veritable time machine. While individual upgrades like these often return only a few knots each, they can collectively boost a stock airplanes cruise speed noticeably. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Transponder Airplanes Drag Knot 98

AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

The data ended one minute later, with the plane at 1,275 feet and traveling at 242 knots. At the time, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) were present, including an overcast ceiling at 400 feet above ground level, winds from 220 at 9 knots, and 6 miles visibility. A cause of the crash has not been determined.

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Cockpit Instrument Meteorological Conditions Jet Air Traffic Control 66

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

It has long been said that the private pilot certificate is a “license to learn” as it is the foundation of a person’s flying career. Subscribe Now Featured I am not a DPE, but for several years I have been a check pilot providing mock check rides for applicants at the request of their CFIs. Every time.

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Pilot Knot Annual Inspection VOR 116

Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

That new plan, when combined with the portable Starlink Mini hardware kit ($499), means pilots can finally have high speed internet access in flight, without large external antennas or prohibitively expensive monthly fees. If this anecdotal sample is any guide, pilots have noticed the news. The system is hardly perfect.

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Weather Airplanes Pilot Cockpit 98