Checkride Knot Stability 
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
After all, I had just aced my checkride. The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. Instead of a gentle breeze out of the west, we had over 20 knots of headwind blowing out of the south.
AOPA
JULY 21, 2025
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Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
It’s known for its T-tail design and stability. Comparative Analysis Let’s break down how these multi-engine trainer aircraft compare in ways that matter most to student pilots: Performance Metrics Piper PA-44 Seminole : Cruise speed of around 162 knots, range of around 700 nautical miles. Good climb rate and balanced handling.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. The stall warning horn sounds at least 5 knots above the actual stall speed. Since you need to fly without triggering the warning, select a target airspeed of about 2 to 5 knots more. Readjust trim to remove control pressure.
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
Going into a checkride (or a grass strip) without solid soft field skills is asking for trouble. As with any landing, it’s vital to have a stabilized approach. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around. Private Pilot and Commercial ACS Standards Are you preparing for your Private or Commercial Pilot checkride?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 26, 2024
Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. An approach is stabilized when: The aircraft is on the correct flight path, i.e., on runway centerline and glideslope. The aircraft was 44 knots higher than its target landing speed, which resulted in a runway overrun.
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