Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
With this system coming online, the aircraft’s autopilot and auto thrust systems disengaged as the systems could not agree on the true airspeed of the aircraft. They received a block clearance between 30,000ft and 35,000ft.
AV Web
MAY 6, 2025
The FAA doesnt guarantee terrain clearance at minimums all the way to the next state. However the indicated airspeed at which you circle is not the same as the true airspeed , and of course the difference increases with altitude. In fact, the area that is clear of obstacles at minimums is very small.
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Professional Pilot
JULY 7, 2025
However, with no room to navigate up the steep glacial valley, the pilots finessed the airplane over the hurdle with no more than 200 ft of clearance. In addition, decreased air density also decreases ram air pressure, meaning a indicated airspeed from a pressure-based airspeed indicator will read lower than the true airspeed.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
True airspeed. Pay attention to aircraft clearances, altitude assignments, and position reports, even when they’re not directed to you. Filing an IFR flight plan is easy and involves the following two steps: 1. Gather Essential Information Aircraft identification. Type of flight. Aircraft type and special equipment.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
In general, tailwheel airplanes do well on unimproved airstrips because of prop clearance and, with larger main gear tires, the ability to handle ruts and uneven ground. The POH gives obstacle clearance takeoff information only for the tailwheel X Cub and shows it as 974 feet to clear a 50-foot obstacle. However, they are not magic.
Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. Be fully configured and on speed prior to receiving landing clearance. Specific discussion to neighboring terrain features such as buildings, towers, hills, trees.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (
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