Aileron Approach True Airspeed 
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 23, 2025
The Bonanza lay crumpled up in an empty lot just 2,400 feet from the approach end of the runway. While it wasn’t a particularly hot day, Big Bear’s density altitude was reported as 8,200 feet, resulting in a higher true airspeed compared to indicated airspeed. Moments later, the airplane crashed. Fuel is not mentioned.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
The right aileron sustained substantial damage. Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. The lowest weather minimums for the approach required at least one mile visibility.
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Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
Ailerons are actuated by pushrods that run through the wing struts, reducing aerodynamic drag and giving the responsive ailerons a solid feel. The pushrod ailerons are solid and quick, and nicely harmonized with the elevator and rudder. As would be expected, there is adverse aileron yaw, but much less than we anticipated.
Flying Magazine
MAY 1, 2024
Wing warping,” as this approach was called, was satisfactory for very slow airplanes, but faster ones required more rigidity, and by around 1908 or 1909 the idea had arisen of replacing part of the trailing edge of a wing with a hinged, controllable flap. The wind hits the deflected surface of the aileron and pushes on it.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
The right aileron sustained substantial damage. Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. The lowest weather minimums for the approach required at least one mile visibility.
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes. It only takes a 10% increase in approach speed to increase the landing roll by 20%. These obstacles frequently affect the approach and missed approach paths. Plan your approach path carefully to eliminate large pitch and power changes.
Air
MAY 21, 2025
For landing, it means a shorter landing roll and a slower approach speed over the ground, offering enhanced control. For landing, it increases your groundspeed on approach and extends the landing distance. Can cause sudden losses or gains in indicated airspeed (IAS), directly affecting lift.
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