Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Alongside a nearby highway, some recognizable bits of airplane, the vertical stabilizer and rudder, a horizontal stabilizer and elevator, fell separately to Earth. But a review of the avionics data shows it was entered at the correct airspeed (placarded as between 104 and 165 knots), and the roll rate was constant.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron 67

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

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

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Upon his return, he reported that both right-hand and left-hand rear stabilizers had sustained damage. The subsequent investigation discovered that in the last 20 seconds prior to touchdown, the airspeed averaged 215 knots (247 mph/395 kph) while the sink rate was 1,620ft (493m) per minute – both excessive for the DC-10.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 287

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 103

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

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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General Aviation Knot Primary Flight Display Pilot 52

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 83

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

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 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 86

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 Stability 78

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 76

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

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 Descent 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

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

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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Approach Airplanes Pilot Horizontal Stabilizer 61

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 Tail Annual Inspection 52

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 Stability 75

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

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No flying in winds exceeding 10 knots, no chance of obscuring precipitation, no use of runways shorter than 5,000 feet, no risk of encountering darkness or lowering ceilings. Constant manipulation of attitude and power while chasing errant airspeed are signs that a CFI needs to step in to stabilize things.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No flying in winds exceeding 10 knots, no chance of obscuring precipitation, no use of runways shorter than 5,000 feet, no risk of encountering darkness or lowering ceilings. Constant manipulation of attitude and power while chasing errant airspeed are signs that a CFI needs to step in to stabilize things.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

The stall warning horn sounds at least 5 knots above the actual stall speed. Since you need to fly without triggering the warning, select a target airspeed of about 2 to 5 knots more. Trim for level flight once you’re stabilized at your target speed. Turbulent air will require a larger airspeed margin.

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Lift Rudder Drag AGL 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

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Make this one of the key measures of your pilot proficiency: can you maintain a predetermined airspeed with a maximum deviation of +10/-5 knots (the Private Pilot ACS)? For example, fly 65 knots level (+/-2 knots if you can), then fly 65 knots climbing, then 65 knots descending, then 65 knots descending and turning.

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Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 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 Stability Knot 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

Also check on the school’s financial stability and refund policy in the event you must withdraw for whatever reason and always be cautious of paying large sums of money up front. maximum weight and 120 knots maximum speed (a Cessna Skycatcher, for example). Since most people take longer, you could end up spending considerably more.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Airplanes Air Traffic Control 98

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The main issue was excessive vertical vibrations, which were addressed by increasing the rotor mast height and redesigning the engine cowlings, improving flight stability. The Black Hawk can reach speeds of 147 knots, carry 11 combat troops or significant external cargo loads, and endure harsh environments.

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Stability Knot Pilot Cockpit 90

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. An approach is stabilized when: The aircraft is on the correct flight path, i.e., on runway centerline and glideslope. The aircraft was 44 knots higher than its target landing speed, which resulted in a runway overrun.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 10, 2024

That same day, 40467 was given the squadron code 19, which was applied in block letters to the engine cowling, landing gear covers, fuselage sides, and the vertical stabilizer, where it was underlined with a white bar. The Hellcat can definitely outmaneuver the Zero at speeds of 250 knots and better, so we began to follow them down.”

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Cockpit Tail Pilot Stability 128

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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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Lift Thrust Weather Payload 241

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 61