Aerotime
JULY 19, 2024
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. Touchdown At 16:00 the airplane touched down on the runway threshold to the left of the centerline.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 6, 2025
I felt knots forming in my stomach. The visibility had dropped to almost zero as we crossed the threshold. I examined the topped fuel tanks one more time and untied the ropes on the Cessna 152. I noticed that the wind was picking up. I looked toward the west, where the skies were darkening. Would the weather hold or not?
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Air Facts
MARCH 5, 2025
For example, describing a Cuban eight maneuver would involve such writing as, enter the (in Farsi , R-L), Cuban eight (in English, L-R), maneuver no lower than (in Farsi , R-L), 10,000 AGL (in English, L-R), at a minimum of (in Farsi , R-L), 450 knots (in English, L-R). add 5 knots for winds at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots).
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The aerials are in a position that provides a threshold crossing height of 50ft. It consists of lights that start at the landing threshold and extend into the approach area. They are as follows: Category A: Less than 91 knots. Category B: 91 knots to less than 121 knots. Category D: 41 knots to less than 166 knots.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. Take your ground speed in knots and divide it by two. So if your Vso is 50 knots, then aim to fly 70 knots. Approach Speed When crossing the threshold, you must ensure you fly the correct approach speed.
Photographic Logbook
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Alton Bay's floating bandstand about 100 feet south of the runway threshold. A target moved across my traffic display at 450 knots (518 miles per hour). "I I slowed the Warrior down to better manage the turbulence and this, combined with the headwind, dropped our ground speed as low as 73 knots. He certainly had a point.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Compared to standard landings, no-flaps landings require certain adjustments in aircraft handling, such as: Higher approach speeds (5-10 knots faster than normal). So, you should practice maintaining the correct sight picture by aligning the runway threshold with a fixed reference point on the windscreen. Better situational awareness.
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