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Delta CRJ-900 Accident In Toronto: Preliminary Report Published

One Mile at a Time

degrees Less than one second before touchdown, the plane had an indicated airspeed of 134 knots, a ground speed of 111 knots, a bank angle of 7.1 degree bank Two seconds before touchdown, the planes bank angle to the right increased, to 5.9 The right wing came to a rest around 215 feet beyond the main wreckage.

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Going Below Minimums

AV Web

In fact, many airlines prohibit their pilots from circling approaches, especially at night. However the indicated airspeed at which you circle is not the same as the true airspeed , and of course the difference increases with altitude. Of course, this expectation should be set well in advance. Straight in is much simpler.

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Top posts from 2024 at Flight Training Central

Flight Training Central

Understanding and Executing IFR Holding Procedures Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Bottom line is that its a service that every VFR pilot should take advantage of and it could even be a lifesaver.

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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.

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Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

Flight Training Central

The level of control goes from zero in some areas to considerable control around congested, big city, airports that serve considerable airline traffic. indicated airspeed, the speed limit for operations below 10,000′ MSL. indicated airspeed. The US Airspace System is divided into these categories.

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The Classic Boeing Airspeed Indicator

AeroSavvy

The Honeywell SI-800 Airspeed/Mach Indicator has been a standard instrument on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, and 767 for decades. Boeing stopped installing the stand-alone indicator in favor of modern, reliable flat panel displays. Digital Data Airspeed The Indicated Airspeed (above 30 knots) is displayed in a digital format.

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Trial by Ice

Air Facts

This particular 172 normally cruised at 120 mph indicated airspeed, but with the ice it would barely do 90 mph and that required full throttle! A few minutes later, we heard the center controller clear a Trans Missouri Airlines commuter plane for the VOR Runway 30 approach to Jefferson City. What had happened?

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