Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Today we will explain airplane holding patterns in detail, answer some common questions, and even teach you a few ‘hacks’ to make flying a hold a real breeze. Key Takeaways A holding pattern keeps an aircraft in a controlled area using a racetrack-shaped course. Why Do Airplanes Use Holding Procedures? What Is a Hold?

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

That is consistent with this accident, in that witnesses reported seeing the airplane descending with both wings folded up before impact. The pilot of the accident airplane being a physician has rekindled a lurid stereotypical expression involving V-tail Bonanzas. Fortunately, I never found myself in the position to make that decision.

Tail 105

Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 105

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

That is consistent with this accident, in that witnesses reported seeing the airplane descending with both wings folded up before impact. The pilot of the accident airplane being a physician has rekindled a lurid stereotypical expression involving V-tail Bonanzas. Fortunately, I never found myself in the position to make that decision.

Tail 98

Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

A drone was used to locate the airplane and steer two airboats to the crash site. The fiancé told air traffic control that his formation partner had a partial loss of engine power, was trailing smoke, declared an emergency for the accident airplane, and told ATC that the Extra was “making a beeline for the airport right now.”

Knot 93

Knot Runway Pilot Groundspeed 93

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

A drone was used to locate the airplane and steer two airboats to the crash site. The fiancé told air traffic control that his formation partner had a partial loss of engine power, was trailing smoke, declared an emergency for the accident airplane, and told ATC that the Extra was “making a beeline for the airport right now.”

Knot 52

Knot Runway Pilot Groundspeed 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Doubling your groundspeed quadruples the impact force. The safest touchdown happens at the lowest controllable airspeed, and youll be using aerodynamic devices to slow down. Aircraft carriers use this concept with arresting gear for controlled stops. Instead, you can follow best glide speed procedures to stay in control.

Pilot 59

Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59