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.

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Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

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. First, the structural design of the aircraft offers an optimized center of gravity that results in better flight stability and handling.

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Center of Gravity Payload Knot Stability 105

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 100

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As the engines spool up, the crew will initially increase the power slightly to stabilize the engines and ensure that they power up as commanded, before increasing to full power and releasing the brakes, propelling the aircraft down the runway. This marks the most critical point of the take-off run.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 262

AV Web

AUGUST 29, 2024

During its second test flight, XB-1 flew for about 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 10,400 feet and speeds of 232 knots. The test also focused on assessing the aircraft’s handling qualities and activating a new digital stability augmentation system, or roll damper.

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Knot Stability Airlines Airline 111

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. Airplanes in the LSA category have some performance limitations, so the RV-12 gets right to the 120-knot max cruise figure.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

It’s typically measured in knots (nautical miles per hour), with one knot being about 1.15 As an aircraft accelerates, especially at or above 200 knots, the air particles flowing around it become tightly packed. Although they each provide specific information, using them together will give you a better picture of your stability.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour. Cruise Speed In terms of cruise speed, a typical Cessna 172 flies at around 120 knots (approximately 138 miles per hour). The Cessna 172 Skyhawk has a maximum speed of around 140 knots (161 mph).

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Knot General Aviation Weather Gross Weight 52

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

I rolled in from 8,000 ft, and after stabilizing my dive, which was released at 6,000 ft, I launched the missile and steered it onto the spot marked by the Ravens WP. We passed about a mile out to sea before letting down, turned inbound, and accelerated to about 500 knots in line abreast.

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Pilot Cockpit Knot Stability 105

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 7, 2025

Noting that the application of fertilizer and other chemicals often corroded a conventional tail, Pellarini simply attached two tail booms that each carried its own horizontal stabilizer and elevator. This whole assemblage of shapes, surfaces, and protuberances cruises at a little less than 100 knots.

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Tail Horizontal Stabilizer Gross Weight Pilot 55

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

The flight plan referenced the current weather, specifically noting a westerly wind at 15 knots at 5,000 feet above mean sea level, with gusts up to 25 knots at higher altitudes. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter. The pair took off from Gruyère Aérodrome at 14:00.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 111

Plane and Pilot

JULY 12, 2024

Among the various 150 subtypes produced over the years, this late-model example is visually defined by its modern-looking swept vertical stabilizer and large rear windows. This compares to earlier models that had large, straight vertical stabilizers and a “fastback” design that provided no rearward visibility.

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Stability Airplanes Knot General Aviation 70

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds and a maximum gross weight that ensures stability, this aircraft is robust enough to handle a variety of flying conditions. For instance, Knots 2U offers a Cessna 172 Cowl / Body Fairing Kit that improves aerodynamics and can increase cruise speed by 3-4 mph.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The helicopter turned left to return to the airport, travelling at about 85 knots. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased. The pilot reported two miles out.

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Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 98

AV Web

AUGUST 28, 2024

Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 turboprop engine, the M700 Fury has a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots true airspeed (ktas), with a range of 1,149 nautical miles. At normal cruise (292 ktas), range is 1,424 nm. The Fury comes with the certified FIKI system and Garmin Autoland.

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True Airspeed Descent Knot Stability 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In gusty conditions, for example, crews tend to add a few knots to their touchdown speed, which allows for fluctuations in airspeed while on final approach. The touchdown speed will have already been calculated using a combination of aircraft weight, length of runway in use, and prevailing conditions.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 261

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The T-tail, a novelty in the late 1970s, features a powerful stabilator. Initial climb rate is around 1,200 feet per minute, and cruise speed is in the 170 knot range. The result is a relatively deep and roomy cabin that holds four, and occasionally five, adults in comfort. Power was supplied by a Lycoming O-540 producing 250 hp.

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Tail Airplanes Crosswind Knot 98

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Cessna has defined the ideal short-field landing speed at 61 knots. When flying different types of aircraft, particularly smaller aircraft, it’s worth considering a landing speed of three to five knots slower. Your landing airspeed needs to strike a happy medium. Braking too hard and fast can do more harm than good.

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Stability Approach Knot Clearance 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. Airplanes in the LSA category have some performance limitations, so the RV-12 gets right to the 120-knot max cruise figure.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

However, if you take a close look at the inboard upper wing surface of the B-52, you will see a neat row of vortex generators that correspond to the width of the horizontal stabilizer. These were added to manage the low speed air flow over the wings, stabilizer and elevators.

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Airplanes Approach Horizontal Stabilizer Pilot 89

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It was capable of flying up to 172 mph (277 km/h, 149 knots) and reach a service ceiling of 18,000 ft (5,500 m). A Fairchild flight data analyzer camera records the Bell X-14A simulating a landing on the lunar surface. This led to the aircraft being redesignated the X-14B and receive a new NASA serial number, NASA 704 (N-number N704NA).

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Thrust Center of Gravity Descent Cockpit 94

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

The easiest way to achieve this is by flying a stabilized approach. So, what is a stabilized approach? A stabilized approach requires the pilot to establish and maintain a constant angle glidepath towards an aiming point. Flying at 60 knots? Most approaches use a 3:1 glidepath. Two key aspects make good approaches.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The tail section, minus horizontal stabilizer, came from a crashed TF-104G that was found in an Ontario, California junkyard. The horizontal stabilizer came from a wrecked F-104G. Well, I was indicating 210 knots when I ejected and on my way out I was counting the rivets on the canopy bow.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Approach Thrust 124

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2024

Advanced avionics in the SR22 include the Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin, which offers features such as 3D SafeTaxi, alert-linked checklists, and a digital autopilot with electronic stability protection (ESP), enhancing both safety and situational awareness for pilots.

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Knot General Aviation Primary Flight Display Pilot 52

Aerotime

MARCH 20, 2025

Indications show that its speed dropped from around 160 knots to 110 knots. About 15 seconds later, the airspeed reached about 110 knots; however, it increased to about 120 knots about 2 minutes later. The airplanes airspeed was around 112 knots but was observed to be falling.

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Knot Air Traffic Control Gross Weight Airplanes 278

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 22, 2024

He reportedly told Jim Rust, Republic’s chief engineer who stood six-foot-four and weighed 235 pounds, “You aren’t big enough and there aren’t enough of you to get me in that thing again.” ” The lone surviving Thunderscreech during its time as a gate guard at Meadows Field, Bakersfield, California.

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Torque Cockpit Jet Knot 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This allows you to configure appropriately and ensures a stabilized approach. Take your ground speed in knots and divide it by two. So if your Vso is 50 knots, then aim to fly 70 knots. So if our stall speed was 50 knots, our approach speed would be 65 knots. For example: 80 kts/2 = 40. Good question.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

For example, The Cessna 172 has an approach speed of 65 knots with full flaps. Stabilized Approach Ideally, the goal should be to achieve a stabilized condition with a constant rate of descent. This designated airspeed provides enough power for a flare without causing excessive floating.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A sudden wind shift, a 10-knot or greater speed increase, a 45-degree or more direction change, or gusts exceeding limits may also cause a SPECI. This includes the wind direction in degrees and the wind speed in knots. This can be when the weather stabilizes or when another report is issued.

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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

But the engineering behind the G7 didn’t wring a few more knots from the carbon fiber airframe by tweaking fairings or FIKI panels. Holding down the autopilot disconnect button allows you to maneuver past the ESP (electronic stability protection), and in this case, pitch up to a deck angle needed to induce preliminary stall buffeting.

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Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its high-wing design offers excellent visibility and contributes to its overall stability, making it an ideal choice for training environments. It boasts a maximum cruise speed of approximately 122 knots and a range of about 640 nautical miles.

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Knot Fixed Base Operator 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

As with any landing, it’s vital to have a stabilized approach. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around. For a soft field landing, you must maintain the approach speed +10/-5 knots for PPL and +/-5 knots for CPL, plus any gust factor applied. You should be on centerline with only small corrections required.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 15, 2024

Though it might appear to be a rather conventional, Cessna 172-ish strut-braced high wing airplane, the P2010 TDI boasts a 140 knot (161 mph) cruise speed while burning 5.2 Parked next to Warrior 481 was a practically new 2022 Tecnam P2010 TDI flying behind a 170 horsepower diesel Continental CD-170 engine.

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Approach Pilot Runway Pilot in Command 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Expect to put down 20 to 25 percent of the purchase price as your demonstration of financial stability. Because it can truly carry four adults at 140 knots, with extra high-elevation airport capability, selling prices have soared. Not all lenders are at ease with a piece of collateral that can be flown out of state.

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Airplanes Knot Annual Inspection Tail 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

What Is Aircraft Stability? Stability is the aircrafts tendency to maintain its attitude or orientation. This means that they have to be effective enough to counter the aircrafts inherent lateral stability. Lateral stability depends on the aircrafts design. What Materials Are Used in Ailerons?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90