Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. A quick note before we begin: There are three different definitions of category based on the pilot, the aircraft, or an instrument approach. An aircrafts approach category is determined by Vref (which is 1.3

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Weight-Shift-Control Knot Approach Lift 96

Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

TSB Approach sequence Due to reported wind gusts as the CRJ900 approached Toronto Pearson following a flight from MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) the aircraft was flown at 149 knots. seconds before touchdown the aircrafts indicated airspeed was 136 knots, and its ground speed was 111 knots.

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Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 256

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Los Angeles air traffic control handed the plane over to approach control in preparation for its arrival at LAX. Having established the flaps were still working, and that the aircraft felt slightly more stable with flaps deployed, the pilots were ready to make their approach. Sadly, though, it was not to be.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airline Airlines 278

Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

For example, describing a Cuban eight maneuver would involve such writing as, enter the (in Farsi , R-L), Cuban eight (in English, L-R), maneuver no lower than (in Farsi , R-L), 10,000 AGL (in English, L-R), at a minimum of (in Farsi , R-L), 450 knots (in English, L-R). add 5 knots for winds at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots).

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Pilot Knot AGL Approach 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Naval Academy, approached the problem by setting lift-drag ratio, L/D, as his metric of efficiency. Carsons approach was mathematically elegant but assumed that time and fuel were of equal value to a hypothetical pilot. READ MORE: The Gadget: Lets Stop the Beeping Noise Carson, a professor of aerospace engineering at the U.S.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Knot Airplanes 106

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. Standard FAA aviation windsocks are calibrated to fully extend at a wind speed of 15 knots. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots.

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Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

The aerospace giant has released video of the test aircraft attempting to land in winds of 40-60 knots in Lubbock, Texas. READ MORE: NASA and Boeing Hit Pause on Experimental X-66 The video shows the airplane crabbed into the wind, then during the transition from approach to landing the nose is aligned with the centerline of the runway.

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Crosswind Rudder Aileron Airplanes 118

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

At the time of the accident, winds were at an angle of 270 degrees (the runway was at an angle of 230 degrees), at 28 knots, gusting to 35 knots. 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

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Descent Threshold Knot Indicated Airspeed 101

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

Yet every year there are usually many pilots who ask ATC to read the NOTAM to them as they approach the airspace. According to the EAA, the changes were made based on pilot feedback and the FAA’s review of arrival procedure recommendations. These points are Endeavor Bridge, Puckaway Lake, and Green Lake.

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NOTAMs Air Traffic Control Descent Knot 101

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Gogetair has taken a different approach to the issue of avgas availability worldwide. Cruise speeds for most powerful piston versions of the aircraft are in the 160-knot category, with range figures of around 1,100 nautical miles.

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Center of Gravity Payload Knot Stability 105

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As the worlds Cessna 150 fleet approaches and even exceeds 60 years of age, its becoming increasingly difficult to find clean, lower-time examples. The inclusion of wheel pants creates a finished, factory look while improving cruising speed by a few knots.

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Knot Airplanes Approach Pilot 98

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 25, 2025

It was a bumpy ride with twenty knot headwinds all the way to Cambridge. Ron is a wealth of knowledge and we enjoyed discussing IFR flight, approaches and some of the recent accidents. The tailwinds really provided a nice push with ground speeds between 140 and 150 knots. At least the winds were straight down the runway.

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Pilot Knot Runway Approach 83

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

CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

Why It Matters: This mimics a common accident scenario where a pilot overshoots the final approach centerline and tries to “force” the turn with rudder, leading to a stall/spin. climb or approach) and the pilot suddenly applies full power, causing an excessive pitch-up due to the trim setting and increased propwash over the tail.

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Aileron Rudder Checkride AGL 96

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 18, 2025

Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. Following the go around, the aircraft positioned for another approach, and landed safely around 20 minutes later, after a total flight time of around 2hr5min. The aircraft came in to land on runway 22.

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Air Traffic Control Knot Runway Crosswind 99

Flying Magazine

MAY 26, 2025

The good news is that some approach controllers are armed with near real-time weather data from two additional sources to include the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) and Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR). Many approach control facilities have ASRs like the ASR-9 or ASR-11 that are physically located on the field. Not too shabby.

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Weather Wind Shear Pilot Air Traffic Control 80

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

Southwest jet accelerates to 70 knots on taxiway This incident happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025, and involves Southwest flight WN3278, scheduled to operate from Orlando (MCO) to Albany (ALB), with a 9:25AM departure. Weve seen a lot of concerning close calls lately, though this is easily one of the most puzzling.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Knot Pilot 87

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As we approached the gate, my phone rang again. The RNAV approach to the 7,000-foot Runway 31 that snakes around from the Runway 4 extended centerline, loops past Citi Field, and rolls out on a tight-in final approach. Now, if you’re on a 25-mile, straight-in approach to an 11,000-foot runway, there’s time to process that.

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Runway Approach Knot Jet 69

Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

While there isn’t a public airport with an approach right in the town, Carroll County Airport (4M1) near Berryville is close enough to get you out to nature quickly. The approach to Runway 25 does have a few things worth noting as you prepare to go there. Expect to do so at or between these altitudes.

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Runway Approach Descent Pilot 71

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

It was at an altitude of approximately 620-650 feet as it approached the Holland Tunnel ventilation towers near Jersey City. The Weather Weather at the time of the accident was reported as a ceiling of broken clouds at 7,500 feet and the winds from 150 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 18 knots, then along the route became more variable.

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Knot Tail Weather Ceiling 69

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

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

With a range of 90 sm (78 nm) with reserves, cruise speed of 120 knots, and charge time of 15 minutes, the model is designed for short-hop passenger flights within cities. The partners have since studied procedures for automated precision approach and landing and the ways ATC communicates with uncrewed aircraft flying under IFR.

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Air Traffic Control Knot Approach Pilot 88

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. On final approach, the tower told him to go around. The result was an uneventful approach and landing. Leaks Approaching his destination, the multiengine pilot switched tanks from the auxiliary to the main tanks. Fifteen minutes later, the engine failed.

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Pilot Runway Gross Weight Approach 113

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. This kind of methodical approach helps to avoid nasty surprises and large insurance claims. This approach improves the odds. This approach to flying breeds the right kind of confidence. We often call these folks professionals, or for short, “pros.”

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 105

WayMan

APRIL 17, 2025

Pilots use this visual cue to plan their runway approach and takeoff to ensure theyre flying into the winda practice that increases lift and aircraft control. Estimating Wind Speed Through Windsock Observations Windsocks also help pilots estimate wind speed by how far the sock extends: Partially extended (3 knots): Indicates light wind.

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Knot Runway Crosswind Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. Airplanes in the LSA category have some performance limitations, so the RV-12 gets right to the 120-knot max cruise figure.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As they descended towards Leeds, the crew calculated the landing performance with the wind at 060 at 19 knots. The approach controller gave them the current wind as 070 gusting 33 knots and let them know that a Boeing 737-800 had just landed. And sometimes its 35 knots across *and* thick fog. Like Jersey.

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Crosswind Rudder Knot Runway 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway. The first is up to the point where the aircraft has reached 100 knots (115 mph/185 kph) along the ground, whereupon one of the pilots will confirm this to the other via a verbal callout of “ one hundred knots ”.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

This incredible achievement validates our unique and robust approach to the transition phase of flight, added Brian Robinson, chief engineer and co-founder. We are looking forward to proving this next on our full-scale, piloted technical demonstrator that is currently under construction.

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Gross Weight Stability Payload Knot 274

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

About 100 local officials, industry executives, city developers, and other spectators gathered at Modern Aviations JFK FBO to witness the approach of Beta Technologies Aliathe first all-electric model to fly into one of the areas three major airports. Clark said all of Alias components are built in-house.

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Air Traffic Control Airplanes Lift Runway 115

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Once the order is confirmed, customers receive live tracking updates as their delivery approaches at speeds close to 60 knots. The partners cited the states legacy of aviationits license plates read First in Flight, a nod to the Wright brothers maiden flight in Kitty Hawkand forward-thinking approach to drone regulations.

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Knot Approach Lift Pilot 85

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Though wind is reported using such simple numbers like 270@15G20, I’ve come to believe that 20 knots here is not always the same as 20 knots there. I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. Then came the landing in 20 knots in the Hill Country of Texas, west of Austin.

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Crosswind Knot Rudder Turbulence 98

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at less than the length of the wingspan above the surface. 187 knots 162 knots 165 knots Correct!

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Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

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. The wind is 050° at 25 knots.

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Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

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

Flying Magazine

MAY 28, 2025

According to Joby, the funding will support certification and commercial production of its flagship model, which is designed to carry up to four passengers at speeds approaching 174 knots.

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Knot Approach Pilot 82

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