Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Notable design changes included the introduction of a swept tail design in 1960 and a new cowl design in 1961, which improved aerodynamics and performance. Micro vortex generators are also a popular upgrade, optimizing airflow over the wing and tail surfaces to enhance control. It is powered by a 180-hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

It was seen turning again, then the tail light was observed slowly descending before it disappeared from view. The fuselage rolled inverted, striking the ground nose first and sending the aircraft into a nose-over-tail roll. Peterson was expected to make radio contact at around 1 am, but that call was never received.

Weather 261

Weather Visual Flight Rules Ceiling Pilot 261

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Weather reports from the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on the island warned of a low cloud ceiling, overcast at 700-800 feet. When I saw the altimeter start to climb I raised the landing gear and let out the breath I’d apparently been holding. However, just as the altimeter started to climb, the Baron faltered.

Runway 52

Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52

Photographic Logbook

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Cherokee Four Eight One, Allentown Approach, altimeter 30.48, remain at or above 3,500 feet." Having driven this highway a few times, I always find it hard not to imagine the incredible weight pressing down on the tunnel's ceiling. I followed the tail northbound toward the Lehigh Gap. Where's Waldo Slatington?

Runway 52

Runway Airplanes Approach Pilot 52