AV Web
MAY 6, 2025
Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. But when the chips are down along with the ceilings and visibilities, things arent quite so simple. The FAA doesnt guarantee terrain clearance at minimums all the way to the next state.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The ceiling must be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation. A minimum ceiling of 600 (precision approach) or 800 feet (for a non-precision approach). True airspeed. This rule provides guidance for determining if you need to file an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan. Type of flight. Departure point.
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Plane and Pilot
JULY 10, 2025
Jet pilots are all aware that up in the flight levels, they thrive on the increased true airspeed that the low atmospheric density produces. Up in the flight levels, jets fly at relatively low indicated airspeed and still cruise at 7-8 miles per minute.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Weather at the destination airport at the time of the accident included a 300 feet ceiling, quarter mile visibility in fog, and calm wind. Although there was an instrument approach procedure for the runway, the track data revealed that there was no attempt by the pilot to execute it.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
We found a flaps up, power-off stall speed of 47 mph indicated airspeed, and full-flap stall speed of 42 mph indicated. We did power versus true airspeed checks at 7,500 feet on a standard atmosphere and temperature day. gph; at 65 percent power the TAS was 140 mph and fuel burn was 11.7 hp Cabin Width : 30 in.
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. What true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? What is ground effect? twice the length of the wingspan above the surface.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
AIM 5-3-3 ) Change in the average true airspeed (at cruising altitude) when it varies by 5 percent or 10 knots (whichever is greater) from that filed in the flight plan. ( Each is defined by varying ceilings and visibility. IFR = Ceilings between 500’ and 999’ AGL and/or visibility between 1 and 3 miles.
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