Flying Magazine

MAY 26, 2025

Many other technologies are at workalbeit unseen, but critical to get the pilot back on the ground safely. 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). degrees.

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Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

Teaching International Student Pilots Air Facts Journal In the mid 70s, I was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot (IP) in the 71 st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB (KEND) in Enid, Oklahoma. Two squadrons trained students in their journey to become Air Force pilots. add 5 knots for winds at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots).

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Aerotime

MAY 28, 2025

In addition to an all-new cabin, the D328eco has adopted advanced avionics in the flight deck, permitting single-pilot operations in some strict regulatory circumstances and fully electronic flight charts, checklists, and other documents. m (76 ft), permitting it to carry up to 40 passengers, 25% more than its predecessor.

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Runway Crosswind Flight Deck Knot 310

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Even professional pilots use this technique! 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. And the wind strength is 50 knots.

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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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Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 25, 2025

I opened up a post on the Pilot's Place forum that listed a Saturday lunch meet at the Cambridge Airport- KCGE. 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 ride home was just as bumpy.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? 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.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

“The most essential information for any pilot flying to Oshkosh involves reading and thoroughly understanding the 2025 AirVenture [NOTAM] to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure, said Sean Elliott, EAAs vice president of advocacy and safety. These points are Endeavor Bridge, Puckaway Lake, and Green Lake.

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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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Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

First published 45 years ago, Carsons essay became a point of reference for the wonkier class of pilot, to whose vocabulary it contributed a couple of novel phrases: Carson Speed and the least wasteful way of wasting. Naval Academy, approached the problem by setting lift-drag ratio, L/D, as his metric of efficiency.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Knot Airplanes 110

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It might sound a bit scary, but its a valuable skill for a pilot to master. 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. What is the purpose of flaps?

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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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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. Parts are plentiful, virtually every mechanic is familiar with the type, and the flying characteristics are docile enough for even brand-new pilots.

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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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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

The crash killed the pilot and a family of five. It was at an altitude of approximately 620-650 feet as it approached the Holland Tunnel ventilation towers near Jersey City. The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for rotorcraft-helicopter and instrument helicopter. of 36 knots from the west.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Here youll see how creative errors can sneak in and deprive pilots of the fuel that keeps us airborne. Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. A multiengine pilot transferred fuel after two hours in flight but was unaware there was insufficient power to run the pump. He landed safely.

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CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

They go beyond the basic power-on and power-off stalls required for private or commercial pilots, focusing on scenarios that instructors need to teach students about to enhance stall awareness and safety. How to Perform: Trim the airplane for a climb or approach speed (e.g., 65 knots in a Cessna 172).

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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. What makes this noteworthy is that the air traffic controller advised the pilots that somebody saw some sparks from one of your wings, and asked you guys feel anything? The aircraft came in to land on runway 22.

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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. Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, for example, plan for a pilot to fly their air taxis when they enter service as soon as this year.

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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. On top of that, the pilots had one of the easiest and shortest taxi routes imaginable. This was in broad daylight.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As we approached the gate, my phone rang again. I say a favor, but once you pick up the phone, calling it a favor is candy-coating an assignment, unless it is blatantly in violation of our pilot contract or regulations. 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 73

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Pilots avoid vortices by maintaining safe separation and adjusting flight paths. When the aircraft encounters a vortex and its strong enough to induce roll, the pilot counters it by using the ailerons against the roll and tries to fly out of the wake as soon as possible. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence. Once this message is conveyed to the pilots, they disengage the aircraft’s parking brake, hence the ‘ wobble ’.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

The offering is an expansion of DoorDash and Wings collaboration, which began with a 2022 pilot in Australia before touching down in Virginia and Texas last yearand now North Carolina. Once the order is confirmed, customers receive live tracking updates as their delivery approaches at speeds close to 60 knots.

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Knot Approach Lift Pilot 100

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. The Alia is piloted using advanced flight computers and fly-by-wire controls.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot. We are looking forward to proving this next on our full-scale, piloted technical demonstrator that is currently under construction.

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WayMan

APRIL 17, 2025

How to Read a Windsock Knowing how to read a windsock is a foundational skill for any pilot. At Wayman College of Aeronautics, we emphasize this essential skill early in our pilot training programs to build situational awareness from day one. Halfway extended (6 knots): Reflects a moderate breeze.

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Knot Runway Crosswind Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sometimes it’s emotional—the Beech Starship, what few of them are still in the wild, inevitably wow viewers of both the pilot and nonpilot persuasion. Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. But successful? Not at all.

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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. It may also support other pieces of the operation, such as vertiportselectrified takeoff and landing hubsand pilot training.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. The effect is that the pilot feels like they are flying while inside the drone.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

I felt knots forming in my stomach. The 152 rocked and bounced in the air currents as we approached the runway. Any pilot would have trouble with those gusts. The post Check Ride Jitters appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. I examined the topped fuel tanks one more time and untied the ropes on the Cessna 152.

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Airplanes Threshold Runway Knot 102

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

Piper PA-28-180 Riverside, California/Injuries: 1 Minor NTSB Report: WPR23LA156 The pilot completed the airplane’s engine run-up and carburetor heat function checks with no anomalies noted. The pilot initiated a forced landing straight ahead in a field. The owner reported that he discussed the turbocharger operation with the pilot.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Holding procedures often leave many prospective IFR pilots in a cold sweat. Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes. 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.

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Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

That new plan, when combined with the portable Starlink Mini hardware kit ($499), means pilots can finally have high speed internet access in flight, without large external antennas or prohibitively expensive monthly fees. If this anecdotal sample is any guide, pilots have noticed the news. The system is hardly perfect.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

One of the most reliable aircraft for training is the Piper Seminole, a twin-engine plane that offers hands-on experience for future pilots. Section 1: Getting to Know the Piper Seminole The Piper Seminole is a versatile twin-engine aircraft frequently used for flight training, particularly for pilots advancing to multi-engine ratings.

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