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Boom Supersonic XB-1 nears supersonic flight after passing stability test

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During the 54-minute flight, Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg safely navigated the XB-1 to a maximum altitude of 25,040 feet (7,632 meters) and a speed of Mach 0.82 (487 knots true airspeed), demonstrating that the aircraft remains controllable at higher speeds even in the event of SAS failure.

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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

Flight Training Central

What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs. What true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?

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Airspeed and Altitude Control Simplified: Tips for Stable Flying

Pilot Institute

If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight. miles per hour.

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Quiz: VFR Cross-Country Flight Planning

Flight Training Central

How far will an aircraft travel in 2 minutes with a groundspeed of 120 knots? When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle. The wind is from 340° at 10 knots, and the true airspeed is 90 knots. 1521 1525 1516 Correct!

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Split-S Decision

Plane and Pilot

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. They reviewed certification limits, mechanical structure, airspeed instrumentation, and flutter analysis. The listed entry airspeed range is 87 to 97 knots.

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Split-S Decision

Plane and Pilot

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. They reviewed certification limits, mechanical structure, airspeed instrumentation, and flutter analysis. The listed entry airspeed range is 87 to 97 knots.

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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

True Airspeed vs Indicated Airspeed VS Equivalent Airspeed Since airspeed indicators use air pressure to measure speed, the indicated airspeed can be less than the actual airspeed at higher altitudes. True airspeed (TAS) is the difference between the indicated airspeed and actual speed.