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MOSAIC Is Here: What It Means for Homebuilts

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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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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

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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?