Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Crosswind is referenced in terms of knots, a fancy aviation term for nautical miles per hour . Example 1 Aircraft heading: 070 Wind Direction:160 Wind Strength: 25 knots This example is super easy. The wind strength is 25 knots. So 1 (the sine of 90) X 25 (knots) = A crosswind component of 25 knots. knots 20 0.34

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Crosswind Pilot Knot Turbulence 69

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. Arithmetic skills sometimes atrophy in the cockpit. On final approach, the tower told him to go around. It might be challenging to detect a weakened electrical system from the cockpit, stressing that it is important to monitor all the gauges.

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Pilot Runway Gross Weight Approach 110

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Pilots must adapt their approach and landing technique during flap failure. The flaps on an aircraft are used for controlled descents with slower airspeed during the approach and landing. Certain Conditions Certain conditions, such as severe icing or busy airspace (request for faster approach), may require a no-flaps landing.

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Pilot Drag Descent Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

I felt knots forming in my stomach. The Cessna was loud, and this was before intercoms made cockpits a quieter place to be. The 152 rocked and bounced in the air currents as we approached the runway. I examined the topped fuel tanks one more time and untied the ropes on the Cessna 152. I noticed that the wind was picking up.

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Airplanes Threshold Runway Knot 99

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Before the aircraft begins to move, on the left-hand ( port ) side of the aircraft you may also notice the ground crew waving a thin red flag at the captain (who always sits, aviation convention dictates, in the left-hand seat in the cockpit of fixed-wing aircraft). This marks the most critical point of the take-off run.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 273

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. During each turn, we lost about 1015 knots, but once wings-level again, the jet quickly accelerated back to 300. Each time, he replied, No sir. Gusty winds?

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AGL Crosswind Final Approach Threshold 52

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

Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

This promises to be a major advancement in cockpit technology, with benefits for pilots and passengers alike. Its easy to imagine reading the NTSB report about an influencer on YouTube or Instagram who crashed while livestreaming on final approach (Can I land in a 40-knot crosswind? Ride along and find out!).

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Weather Airplanes Pilot Cockpit 98

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Whether or not there were issues with CRM or in the approach, there is no evidence at this time that either pilot had struggled through their training or were anything less than qualified for their positions. The cockpit recordings during the final approach and the flight data on impact are sure to be of particular interest.

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Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases. Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

If it is obvious that the bad weather is transitory, air traffic control may ask approaching aircraft to take up a holding pattern while the weather subsides. To avoid airplanes constantly changing direction and approach procedures, ATC may ask them to take up the hold while the airport is reconfigured. Want an example?

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Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Just to be clear, although I avoid flying in “hard” IFR, all of my IFR practice includes approaches to minimums, go-arounds, and holding patterns—just in case. The glass cockpit overshadows the cooperative, complacent RV-9A’s character. The FAA weather said a thunderstorm was forecast, gusts to 6 knots.

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Weather Runway Knot Rudder 79

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange). 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.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. With a temperature of 1C and a dew point of -1C, the likelihood of serious structural icing on approach was low. There were four crew onboard, two of whom were likely to have been in the jumpseats for repositioning.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot 104

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This experimental approach allowed engineers to test various rotor configurations and propulsion systems, laying the groundwork for future innovations in the industry. This hybrid helicopter could be configured with wings and General Electric TF34 turbofans, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 300 knots.

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Drag Knot Approach Tail 119

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The flight crew adjusted the icing bug to 165 knots. The temperature at their cruising altitude was around -9° with westerly winds at 46 knots. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots. They were interrupted by São Paulo Approach asking them to try a different radio frequency, as they had reported a slight echo on the frequency.

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Knot Approach Descent Weather 104

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

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. Runway Final Approach Alert – Alerts when approaching any runway, based on altitude, vertical speed, track, and when within 4 nm of the runway threshold. AGL after having been above 1,000 ft.

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AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 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! The crew helped Wayne into the front cockpit and I got in the rear. We were welcomed like VIPs in our Stearman at Atlanta Hartsfield.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Hangar Runway 78

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

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

After a low pass for the public and the press that had gathered to watch, Captain Thomas made the approach on runway 36 north. 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. of airmail in an enclosed cabin.

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Cockpit Pilot Ceiling Rudder 95

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Detail of Draken N155XD’s cockpit (Adam Estes) However, on June 26, 1998, one of AT-155/N155XD’s sister ships, AT-156/N156XD was badly damaged during an exercise at NAS Oceana, VA, in which the pilot noted after completing three passes by a US Navy ship, his fuel was rapidly running out.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Cockpit Knot 124

Fear of Landing

JULY 26, 2024

On Monday, the 22nd of July, a Lancair Super ES crashed on approach to Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) flying into the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Fisk Corners is a small neighbourhood in Wisconsin which has outsized notoriety to US pilots who have ever been to Oshkosh, as that is the location of Fisk Approach Control. Welcome to Oshkosh.

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Approach Runway Knot Air Traffic Control 98

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

“Sitting so high up and trying to look down inside the cockpit for the airspeed is nearly impossible. ” Bristol Bulldog at Tillamook Airport After a short time in the air, Storo circled around to approach Tillamook Airport setting up for landing. “Coming back around, I’m usually at about 60 knots.

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Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124

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. Here are a few options to get you started that you can either step into right away or require just a few hours of further training.

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Knot Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck 105

Air Facts

JULY 1, 2024

After all the preliminaries, and in full command of the cockpit, we, my instructor and I, took off on a simulated flight from Teterboro, New Jersey enroute to Norfolk, Virginia (short flight) at 15,000 feet. The better part of valor was to keep my opinion to myself, but he asked me if I could show him my technique for an ILS approach.

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Knot Approach Pilot Runway 97

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. Hmm, OK, how about the LPV approach? We have to ask for GPS approaches.)

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 85

Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Performance may be degraded when placed on the cockpit dashboard or under the aircrafts canopy/ceiling window due to window material, deicing technology, and glass angle. This approach ensures a sturdy install without compromising the aircrafts structural integrity. If using USB-C power, ensure you have the newer 2.0

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Weather General Aviation Pilot VOR 66

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

That approach was ugly like you read about, but at minimums, the needles were crossed. My first real PIC instrument approach was ferrying a C172 to Hyannis, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod for maintenance. In solid soup, approaching minimums, the pilot friend in the right seat said, “I’ve got the lights.”

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Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 93

Fear of Landing

JULY 19, 2024

They were approaching Bankstown when the first call was made on Bankstown Tower frequency. Pilot of VH-MYW : Bankstown …Tower, MYW is approaching the [undecipherable]. There are not many details yet but one source says that at the time of the engine failure, the Cessna was travelling at 100 knots at 1,250 feet above ground level.

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Runway Pilot Approach Drag 98

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange). 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.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

Air Facts

JANUARY 13, 2025

Even the normally aspirated version (which is less popular than the turbo) climbs to 11,000 feet pretty easily, where it will cruise at over 160 knots on less than 15 gallons per hour. Theres no Purple Heart for shooting an instrument approach to minimums without looking at an MFD. When it comes to avionics, integrated is often better.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Pilot 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. It is a precision approach aid based on two radio beams. This is most likely thanks to the ILS.

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Knot Approach Distance Measuring Equipment Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

That approach was ugly like you read about, but at minimums, the needles were crossed. My first real PIC instrument approach was ferrying a C172 to Hyannis, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod for maintenance. In solid soup, approaching minimums, the pilot friend in the right seat said, “I’ve got the lights.”

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Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 82

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

Most fatalities occurred during takeoff, climb, and go-around rather than the approach to landing. Let’s take a look at how the pros train, and then consider our approach to stall and spin training with a focus on prevention. However, there are some airplanes where the approach to a stall is practiced in flight.

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Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Approach Pilot 83

Fear of Landing

MAY 3, 2024

The prototype lifted off, hovered and flew at a speed of 40 knots before landing. For the unmanned test, the pilot controlled the aircraft from a remote cockpit with a curved screen offering a panoramic view of the instruments. The pilot then increased acceleration with a target of seven knots ground speed.

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Descent Knot Thrust Lift 105