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MOSAIC Is Here: What It Means for Homebuilts

AV Web

The old limit was 45 knots calibrated airspeed (CAS) without flaps (V S1 ). Flying After Dark The prohibition on night flight for Sport Pilots has been lifted. And those parameters have expanded significantly. The single biggest change is the increase in the maximum stall speed for airplanes a Sport Pilot can operate.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Witness statements and recorded video showed that during the takeoff roll from the 5,500-foot-long asphalt runway, the airplane accelerated slower than normal, used more runway than normal, and lifted off the runway in a nose-high attitude. It climbed about 300 feet above ground level while flying a left traffic pattern back to the runway.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Witness statements and recorded video showed that during the takeoff roll from the 5,500-foot-long asphalt runway, the airplane accelerated slower than normal, used more runway than normal, and lifted off the runway in a nose-high attitude. It climbed about 300 feet above ground level while flying a left traffic pattern back to the runway.

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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

The sensor detects the amount of force from the pitot impact pressure and gives it airspeed indications by converting those values into speed. When properly calibrated, airspeed indicators are a highly accurate means of measuring the actual speed of a modern aircraft. Why Are Airspeed Indicators Important?