Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

So lifting off Van Sants, in eastern Pennsylvania, and just heading west is a great relief and flying is flying again. My true airspeed, 68% power, 6,500 feet, was 161 mph. It would lift during the day and lift into scattered stratocumulous. If I have to go to an alternate it’s a long, trying proposition.

Weather 60

Weather Airplanes Lift Flight Plan 60

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes. Reducing lift puts more weight on the wheels. Temperature An increase in temperature will increase the density altitude. A high density altitude decreases the performance of the engine and the wing. Make sure not to lock the tires. Consult your POH.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

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.

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Otto Lilienthal did it by shifting his weight, but for the much larger Wright Flyer the solution was to make one wing produce more lift than the other by twisting them in opposite directions. In other words, the lift change that results from deflecting the aileron is not confined to the aileron itself.

Aileron 108

Aileron Airfoil Weight-Shift-Control Airplanes 108

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

There were some patches of moderate lift and sink as would be expected on a normal summer soaring day. At the high density altitude at Rifle a ground speed of 92 kt would have been equivalent to an indicated airspeed of less than 80 kt. Sometimes you fly through virga and you can even find yourself in lift.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

When Covid-19 restrictions were eventually lifted and employees returned to work, some production line issues remained. According to published specs, the XP67A and ancillary upgrades will allow the aircraft to achieve a 55% reduction in time to climb and a true airspeed of at least 343 kts.

Jet 40

Jet True Airspeed Weather Flight Deck 40

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

When Covid-19 restrictions were eventually lifted and employees returned to work, some production line issues remained. According to published specs, the XP67A and ancillary upgrades will allow the aircraft to achieve a 55% reduction in time to climb and a true airspeed of at least 343 kts.

Jet 40

Jet True Airspeed Weather Flight Deck 40