iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. Mounting the Mini antenna in a GA airplane takes some creativity due to its size, but it can be done. More on Roam pricing options later.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Knot 108

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

” The answers come from a clever little setup on your airplane: a metal tube sticking into the airstream and a tiny hole on the fuselage. These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. It helps measure how fast the airplane is going by measuring the air pressure. Cool, right?

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Descent Airplanes 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Also, from when I lived out West, there was the mountaintop clearance guideline—1,000 feet for every 10 knots of wind, with 30 knots meaning no-go. It wasn’t a big deal, but after a long week at EAA AirVenture and a long day in the airplane, the detour wasn’t appreciated. That’s what Plan B is for.

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Airplanes Weather Ceiling Turbulence 96

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the case of certain passengers, a flight may represent the first time they have ever been onboard an airplane, generating feelings of excitement and trepidation in equal measure about what may lie ahead. After reaching 100 knots, the aircraft will continue to accelerate to what is referred to as its V1 speed.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 271

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

He’d already done a few flights with politicians and other famous people and he said the unfamiliar environment of the cramped cockpit made them more reflective and spontaneous with their answers. ” The last ADS-B burst showed the plane at about 200 feet AGL and 77 knots, four knots above the published stall speed.

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Knot AGL Airplanes Drag 65

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

The aircraft was equipped with a cockpit camera that captured the entire instrumentation for both the left and right seats, as well as the center pedestal and overhead panel. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI. ATC asked the pilot to verify his heading. Although NTSB 830.5

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Cockpit Airplanes 78

Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

on May 11 as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) hosts a “parade of airplanes” over the National Mall. Haines noted that he’s spent a good bit of time researching the participant airplanes and was impressed to learn of their rich history. EST on May 11.

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Airplanes General Aviation Air Traffic Control Knot 94

Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

In addition to instructing him on proper throttle management, I tried using my left hand as a brake on the throttles in the rear cockpit to resist his large, sudden inputs. He shook the stick in reply: Youve got the airplane. For every 100 pounds above 1,000, add one knot to each airspeed. Youve got the airplane.

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AGL Threshold Crosswind Final Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

Velocity Andrews, North Carolina/Injuries: 1 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA194 The owner recently purchased the experimental amateur-built, modified airplane. He did not have a lot of experience in the make and model airplane, so he hired the accident pilot to conduct the first flight since recent modifications.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Calibrated Airspeed 52

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 21, 2025

In most cases, when shopping for sub-$100,000 airplanes, we typically must accept the reality that our choices will have been built in the 1950s, 1960s, or, if were lucky, the 1970s. With those duties firmly on someone elses shoulders, the buyer is left to consider the attributes of this sleek, composite airplane.

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Airplanes Knot Cockpit Pilot 54

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. After a review, the airplanes fuel capacity was less than the expected 40 at 35-37 gallons, and the fuel gauge was too optimistic. Arithmetic skills sometimes atrophy in the cockpit. hours airborne, they decided to land for fuel because only 8 gallons remained.

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Pilot Runway Gross Weight Approach 115

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Have you ever thought about landing an airplane without using flaps? Think about these scenarios: maybe the flaps stop working, or youre flying an older airplane that doesnt even have them. For example, in a Cessna 172S, the approach speed increases from 60-70 knots with full flaps to 65-75 knots without flaps.

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Pilot Drag Descent Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The glass cockpit overshadows the cooperative, complacent RV-9A’s character. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. The FAA weather said a thunderstorm was forecast, gusts to 6 knots. “Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get.

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Weather Runway Knot Rudder 82

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The airplane, N130Q, was constructed by Douglas at Santa Monica, California in 1943 as a C-53D-DO with serial number 42-68834. For a very thorough and engaging read on the full history of the DC-3 floatplane, including wartime history and the details of the Folsom airplane, we encourage readers to pick up a copy of Jakob H.

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Rudder Airplanes Drag Pilot 144

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It actually flew fine, and it flies like a normal airplane. “If you view the video of the first flight on YouTube ( LINK ), you’ll see the airplane does some wiggling around, but most of that was done on purpose as I was trying to get the feel of it as fast as I could.” It is a terrible airplane for crosswinds.

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Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124

AV Web

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

82 (499 knots) and 23,000 feet and company officials are talking about going supersonic in the next few flights. Boom Supersonic is getting closer to living up to its name and went higher and faster on its seventh test flight on Nov. The prototype got to Mach.82 The post Boom Nearing Boom appeared first on AVweb.

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Knot Cockpit Approach Pilot 105

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Step-by-Step: How to Use the E6B for Time and Speed Calculations Calculating Time en Route Lets say were flying at a constant airspeed of 100 knots. That means itll take 24 minutes to fly 40 miles at 100 knots. That means our groundspeed was 90 knots. The weather station reports wind from 030 degrees at 20 knots.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Air Facts

APRIL 28, 2025

Our old and slow Stearman PT-17 biplanes were racing along at 65 mph as we were fighting a 20-knot headwind, so we were still almost 15 minutes from touchdown! We received the VIP treatment, and they took excellent care of our airplanes and helped Col. The crew helped Wayne into the front cockpit and I got in the rear.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Runway Hangar 78

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In such cases, the ownership experience involves all the concerns of vintage aircraft maintenance, a cramped cockpit with restricted visibility, or both. But today’s bargain combines relatively modern design and reliability with a truly panoramic view from the cockpit and is available for $97,000 on Aircraft For Sale. gallons per hour.

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Cockpit Drag Knot General Aviation 96

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The weapon was guided by the launch aircraft through the manual command to line of sight (MCLOS) method, with the pilot tracking the flight of the missile via two bright flares on the weapon’s tail and making corrections using a small joystick in the cockpit.] Colonel Scott flew this airplane 26 March 1967 when he shot down a MiG 17.

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Pilot Cockpit Knot Stability 105

Air Facts

JANUARY 13, 2025

The pros and the cons: Cirrus SR22 Air Facts Journal A note on the title: Last time I wrote about a particular airplane (the Cessna 210 ), I titled it Why I love it, why I hate it. Richard Collins memorably wrote about Cirrus pilots in previous articlesboth what they do wrong and what they do right but here Ill focus on the airplane.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Pilot 98

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

The aircraft had to land into a 15-knot crosswind, and the plane landed at a speed of 115 mph, well below the standard landing speed of between 150-175 mph. The cockpit is protected by a transparent panel, while sections have been cut into the fuselage to allow for easier access for people with disabilities.

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Cockpit Pilot Ceiling Rudder 95

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

Piper PA-28-180 Riverside, California/Injuries: 1 Minor NTSB Report: WPR23LA156 The pilot completed the airplanes engine run-up and carburetor heat function checks with no anomalies noted. Velocity Andrews, North Carolina/Injuries: 1 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA194 The owner recently purchased the experimental amateur-built, modified airplane.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 90

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. Getting an airplane to fly is easy. When it’s your turn in the cockpit, you’ll know what to do—whether it’s a routine landing or something urgent. Take your ground speed in knots and divide it by two. Good question.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Combining the data shown on your cockpit instruments helps you make better judgments. It’s typically measured in knots (nautical miles per hour), with one knot being about 1.15 One example is Indicated Airspeed (IAS), which is the airspeed you read directly from cockpit instruments. miles per hour.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Ultra-Modern: Cirrus SR22 If what turns your head is a sophisticated aircraft with advanced avionics, comfortable cockpit, and safety features such as a whole-airframe parachute, consider the Cirrus SR22 series. If you’re stepping up from a slower airplane, beware of falling behind the aircraft.

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Knot Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck 105

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

” Johnny at the controls of his first airplane. In a T-6, I don’t care what you do, realistically, normal conditions, you might get 140 knots. That P-64 will cruise around all day at 180, 190 knots. It is honestly one of the most fun airplanes I’ve ever flown.” Then we went over the cockpit.

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Pilot Airplanes Runway Cockpit 105

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pounding on the airplane to loosen ice was forbidden. With this airplane, DA presented a caution, but never really a threat. On one trip home, we had a 50-knot headwind, really annoying at a true airspeed of only 125. The AirCam was far and away the best airplane for giving rides, screaming along at 70 knots.

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Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 95

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

The alert will only sound once every 60 seconds and is automatically disabled if groundspeed is less than 40 knots. The alert is only triggered when groundspeed is above 40 knots or the connected device does not have a GPS fix. IN-FLIGHT ALERTS 500 AGL Alerts – Alerts when descending through 500 ft. MSL and 25,000 ft.

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AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 3, 2025

In fact, my first ride in an open-cockpit airplane, a Ryan PT-22 , included loops and rolls, and I dont recall having any concerns, just the joy of the ride. Several years later I got to fly a couple of open-cockpit aircraft, including a Fleet Finch 16B. The answer is: It just aint the same. A misstep could ruin your whole day.

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Cockpit Knot Pilot Weather 98

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pounding on the airplane to loosen ice was forbidden. With this airplane, DA presented a caution, but never really a threat. On one trip home, we had a 50-knot headwind, really annoying at a true airspeed of only 125. The AirCam was far and away the best airplane for giving rides, screaming along at 70 knots.

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Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 85

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

Is it to perfect the maneuver for the next check ride, learn how to recover the airplane after an inadvertent stall, or just avoid the whole thing in the first place? Initial Buffet How do you train for stall avoidance in an airplane that you should not stall? Why do we practice stalls? Each plane stalls a bit differently.

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Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Approach Pilot 87

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

No Buck Rogers,” Darryl says, “I thought if I used the airplane to break the 3km speed record held by the Navy, I could raise a sponsor for the altitude record.” The cockpit side panels came from the first production F-104A that crashed in 1956. The explosion blew a hole in the side of the airplane.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Approach Thrust 124

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you’re starting to feel human again after major surgery, what’s a good plan for getting safely back into the cockpit? This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots. I had a total knee replacement. These discrepancies helped me get my head back in the game.

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 89

Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

With a variable-pitch propeller, the pilot can adjust the propeller’s pitch using a control in the cockpit. By the time the aircraft decelerates below roughly 80 knots, the pilot moves the reverser controls to the idle reverse position. They have to absorb and dissipate a lot of kinetic energy to slow the airplane down.

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Thrust Blade Angle Runway Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

MARCH 1, 2024

The stall speed is cited in the docket as 53 knots. Whoever was flying that day appears to have intentionally slowed the aircraft to 28 knots. The Cessna 172S crashed into the ground, destroying the cockpit. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 _Code of Federal Regulations _ Part 91 instructional flight.

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Descent Airplanes Knot Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Last summer I had the golden opportunity to fly a single-engine airplane, not once, but twice, round trip to Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jim and I are nearly the same age, have similar backgrounds, and have both flown multicrew airplanes for much of our lives. The last point was the critical one.

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Weather Clearance Pilot Airplanes 94