Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

Around 13 seconds before touchdown as the aircraft was descending through 153 feet above ground level (AGL) the TSB said the CRJ900s indicated airspeed increased to 154 knots whereas the ground speed did not change appreciably, consistent with a performance-increasing wind gust. The bank angle increased to a 4.7right bank.

Indicated Airspeed 245

Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 245

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

This particular 172 normally cruised at 120 mph indicated airspeed, but with the ice it would barely do 90 mph and that required full throttle! The hourly sequence report showed Springfield had a ceiling of 100 feet obscured, a visibility of 3/8 mile and fog with a surface temperature of 30 degrees F. What had happened?

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. What speed on final approach?

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97