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.

Runway 294

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 294

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. You can only begin improving the touchdown if you’ve mastered positioning your aircraft above the runway threshold correctly. The easiest way to achieve this is by flying a stabilized approach.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind 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. If it prevents you from landing close to the threshold, a short runway becomes even shorter.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 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. On a normal landing, you’d pull the power over the threshold, begin your roundout, and flare around 10 feet AGL. When crossing the threshold, start reducing the power.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

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.

Knot 86

Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 86