AV Web

AUGUST 19, 2024

According to a Department of Justice news release , Eagleman became agitated as the plane approached Havre but the pilots were able to calm her. The pilots told investigators the plane was going about 75 knots when Eagleman lunged.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The NTSB and FAA are investigating a runway incursion at Nashville International Airport on Thursday in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crew rejected its takeoff at about 130 knots when a Southwest 737-700 crossed the far end of the runway it was using.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Knot Clearance 110

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. The tower frequency had been near silent, with only the occasional pilot checking in, curtly told, “Airport is closed, emergency in progress.” They were inverted in a Florida marsh, and the brackish water was rising. Long pause.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 87

AOPA

JULY 29, 2024

What if a light sport aircraft could cruise at 138 knots? Two Tulsa, Oklahoma, pilots are banking on the FAA’s proposed changes to the LSA rules (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) to create a U.S. market for the sleek, efficient ultralights of Europe.

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Knot Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

Before August 2016, drone pilots had the freedom to fly in a significant portion of controlled and uncontrolled airspace with few restrictions. Whether you want to fly a drone for fun or as a commercial pilot , you must understand and follow these rules. Speed limit : The maximum ground speed for drones is 100 mph (87 knots).

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Pilot AGL Operating Limitations Airspace Classes 57

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Though wind is reported using such simple numbers like 270@15G20, I’ve come to believe that 20 knots here is not always the same as 20 knots there. I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. Then came the landing in 20 knots in the Hill Country of Texas, west of Austin.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Becoming a private pilot is a challenging process and a big accomplishment. Student pilots go through many hours of flight and ground training to become proficient in the required skills and knowledge to ultimately earn their private pilot certificate. What Is the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam?

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Density Altitude Pilot Center of Gravity VOR 73

Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

Decades ago, when I learned to fly, it was well-known that a commercial co-pilot/first officer was allowed to occupy the right seat of a transport airplane only if they’d proven themselves subservient enough to understand that the guy in the left seat was perfectly capable of handling the airplane all by himself.

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Flight Plan Knot Runway Cockpit 105

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Call (480) 372-9815 today to begin your training toward a pilot’s license. A pre-flight weather briefing is the primary way commercial pilots understand the potential weather challenges of their upcoming flight.

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Weather Pilot True Airspeed Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. The tower frequency had been near silent, with only the occasional pilot checking in, curtly told, “Airport is closed, emergency in progress.” They were inverted in a Florida marsh, and the brackish water was rising. Long pause.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The clearance was issued, and the pilots started their takeoff roll. However, after achieving a speed of over 100 knots, the pilots made the decision to abort the takeoff. This is because the Alaska pilots heard that the Southwest 737 had been given clearance to cross the same runway that the Alaska jet was taking off from.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Jet 109

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

It involved an in-flight breakup, and the pilot was a doctor. This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. local time, roughly three hours into the flight.

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Tail Knot Instrument Meteorological Conditions Groundspeed 105

One Mile at a Time

JULY 11, 2024

This caused the crew to reject the takeoff at a speed of over 150 knots, which is very close to the plane’s takeoff speed. The pilots did a great job… probably? Ultimately the pilots deserve credit for bringing the aircraft to a stop, and getting everyone off the plane safely. Here’s the accident that’s being referenced.

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Runway Knot Pilot Jet 117

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

It involved an in-flight breakup; and the pilot was a doctor. This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud.

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Tail Knot Instrument Meteorological Conditions Groundspeed 98

AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The pilots really did an excellent job keeping things as smooth and safe as they could,” Oakley said. The radome is a relatively thin fiberglass structure that is no match for hailstones at 200 knots. “It wasn’t until we exited that we saw the nose was missing!

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Knot Turbulence Weather Approach 111

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

You’ve just passed your private pilot check ride. Part of being a good pilot is recognizing that sometimes our eyes are bigger than our skill set. The latest version of the nonturbocharged SR22, the recently unveiled G7, boasts a top cruise speed of 181 knots, 1,169 nm range, and useful load of 1,326 pounds. Congratulations!

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Knot Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck 101

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2024

However, for whatever reason, the pilots instead attempted to take off from taxiway K, which is parallel to the runway. The pilots seemingly didn’t realize their error, as the jet accelerated all the way to a speed of 110 knots, which is nearly two-thirds of the aircraft’s takeoff speed. Both pilots grounded.

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Runway Knot Jet Pilot 117

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

A private pilot and passenger planned an outing in the Cabri G2 which was owned and operated by Swiss Helicopter AG. The pilot had trained for his private license with Swiss Helicopter in 2018. The pilot and his passenger arrived at the airport around 13:00 local time for the pleasure flight. The weather was clear.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 4, 2024

A 120-knot cruising speed, room for four, outstanding visibility, and crisp handling define today’s bargain. The post 1973 Grumman American AA-5 Traveler appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. Best of all, it comes in at a competitive price and is available for $83,000 on Aircraft For Sale.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

So the pilot of the first Delta jet advised air traffic control they’d need a minute to crunch the numbers on takeoff performance: Delta 1304 pilot: “Right now, for Delta 1304, we got four knots too much on the tailwind. Delta 2046 pilot: “We can get in there, Delta 2046.” We’re just running the numbers, so stand by.”

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Jet 115

AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The pilots really did an excellent job keeping things as smooth and safe as they could,” Oakley said. The radome is a relatively thin fiberglass structure that is no match for hailstones at 200 knots. “It wasn’t until we exited that we saw the nose was missing! The post appeared first on AVweb.

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Knot Turbulence Weather Approach 98

Flight Training Central

MAY 13, 2024

BasicMed is an alternate way for pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. To fly under BasicMed, pilots must print off a FAA Form 8700-2; BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) and get your physical exam with a state-licensed physician.

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Knot Pilot 96

iPad Pilot News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

How to use the Sentry Plus advanced features iPad Pilot News Portable ADS-B receivers have become essential gear for most pilots flying with an iPad these days, providing ADS-B traffic/weather and GPS navigation. The post How to use the Sentry Plus advanced features first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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Groundspeed Knot Airplanes Pilot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Pilots and flight schools favor this aircraft for its ease of use and dependable performance. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface. This article explores the Cessna Skyhawk C172’s features, evolution, and lasting appeal.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 22, 2024

The hapless pilot takes off under the stars, the sun peeps over the horizon, the air at the surface begins to stir and condensation takes place, forming a fog blanket over the terrain. Sunshine may prevail a few hundred feet above the surface, but provide scant relief to the pilot trapped on top.

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Weather Knot Pilot 78

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

The “ parade of airplanes ” flyover event, which is sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), will begin at 11.30 Courtesy: AOPA] The aircraft will be expected to fly at 90 knots at an altitude of 1,000 feet, ensuring they are visible from the ground. on Saturday in celebration of general aviation’s history.

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Airplanes Air Traffic Control Knot General Aviation 105

Air Facts

JULY 22, 2024

Passing the torch Air Facts Journal Pilots are life-long learners, and, per the Feynman Learning Technique, the best way to learn anything is to teach it to someone else. With that in mind, plus a desire to pass the torch to a new generation, some old pilots developed a week-long aviation camp for youth, ages 14-18.

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Lift Airfoil Knot Airplanes 80

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Even the best of pilots can mess up sometimes. But for new pilots, it can be tough to figure out where it all went wrong. A stabilized approach requires the pilot to establish and maintain a constant angle glidepath towards an aiming point. Flying at 60 knots? Pilots select their target airspeed for each approach.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 19, 2024

By Adam Estes Nearly every person on earth has seen a Cessna 172 fly overhead, and most of the world’s pilots get their first flight lessons and make their first solos behind the controls of a 172. Additionally, the T-41 was used to provide flight training to USAF pilots before their introduction to jet trainers such as the Cessna T-37 Tweet.

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Pilot Knot Jet 111

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? Southwest pilot: “Yeah, we’re going around, Southwest 4069.” Southwest pilot: “Yeah, we’ll come back around for 17.”

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 120

Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

The five-seater aircraft (pilot and four passengers) is pitched as an urban air taxi, with plenty of room for luggage. The prototype is designed as a piloted aircraft but the initial test flight in July 2023 was unmanned. The prototype lifted off, hovered and flew at a speed of 40 knots before landing.

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Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

The other day, flying in a Debonaire in the right seat, I asked the pilot to perform a 45-degree 360-degree left and right turns. I have done countless such demonstrations, and each pilot is rewarded with a sense of happiness to be one with the aircraft thanks to a patient instructor in a simulator a long time ago. This is so neat!”

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Knot Approach Pilot Runway 68

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.

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Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Lilium, the manufacturer of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet for six passengers plus a pilot, will debut its flagship aircraft to the public for the first time in May. Those evaluations will follow the aircraft’s first piloted flight. for a hefty $10 million. “We

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Jet Knot Lift Pilot 118

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Arguably, it’s one of the most important parts to think about — a professional pilot can’t afford to not stick the landing, after all, especially for short-field landing. Cessna has defined the ideal short-field landing speed at 61 knots. We’re happy to meet commercial pilots in the middle.

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Approach Stability Knot Clearance 52

Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

On the 15th of October 2023, a private pilot rented a Cessna 172M from Air Gold Coast for a private flight from Gold Coast Airport, Queensland, to Murwilumbah, New South Wales. The pilot continued to take dual and solo flights with the operator; however, on the day of the accident, it had been 121 days since the pilot’s last flight.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 63

AV Web

MAY 6, 2024

The plane has finished its flight testing and shook out with a 120 knot cruise and useful load of 750 pounds with a Rotax 916 iS pushing it along. MOSAIC will expand the scope and design of aircraft that can be flown by Light Sport pilots. introduction. He said the company is planning to manufacture the WAVE in the U.S.

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