Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. During takeoff, the Pilot Not Flying (PNF) calls out airspeed, usually at 80 knots, and the Pilot Flying (PF) verifies it matches their ASI. This setup is called the pitot-static system.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Descent Airplanes 98

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Wright State University) The original configuration of the Bell Model 68 was an open cockpit all-metal monoplane with fixed landing gear that was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet engines with thrust deflectors located at the aircraft’s center of gravity.

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Thrust Center of Gravity Descent Cockpit 94

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key Takeaways The Cirrus SR22 has evolved significantly since its certification in 2000, introducing key innovations like the Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit in 2003 and the turbocharged SR22 Turbo in 2006, which have set new standards in general aviation.

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Knot General Aviation Primary Flight Display Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you’re starting to feel human again after major surgery, what’s a good plan for getting safely back into the cockpit? Generally, it is regarded as the most brutal surgery out there, and here’s what I did. This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots.

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 79

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

An audible tone or a visual light in the cockpit helps identify the position. They are as follows: Category A: Less than 91 knots. Usually, this is small, light aircraft used in general aviation(single-engine airplanes). Category B: 91 knots to less than 121 knots. Primarily for military aircraft.

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Approach Knot Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

One benefit of these aerodynamic tweaks is a vibration, or “initial buffet,” that is felt in the seat of the pants and flight controls, about 10-15 knots above stall speed. So back here in general aviation land, let’s take a look at where we might encounter unexpected stall conditions.

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Airplanes Approach Horizontal Stabilizer Pilot 77

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Airlines are upgrading older cockpits with newer displays, so this old indicator will soon become a relic. Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When it’s your turn in the cockpit, you’ll know what to do—whether it’s a routine landing or something urgent. Pre-Landing Preparations Like many things in aviation, planning and preparation are key. Take your ground speed in knots and divide it by two. So if your Vso is 50 knots, then aim to fly 70 knots.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Final Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A little over 20 years later, the term single-pilot resource management evolved from FAA/university research into the emerging generation of general aviation long-distance travel machines, such as the Cirrus SR22. The first step is to know the person you are sharing the cockpit with. Are they team-oriented?

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Weather Clearance Pilot Airplanes 85

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 24, 2024

General aviation really does impart super powers. A former Air Force Base and designated alternate landing site for NASA's space shuttle program, Griffiss is now a quiet towered general aviation airport that pairs a massive 11,820 x 200 foot runway with inexpensive self service fuel. You don't have to salute!

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Runway Airplanes General Aviation Pilot in Command 60

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lets say your stall speed was 60 knots. 60 X 1.4 = a new stall speed of 84 knots! For many general aviation aircraft, the critical AOA is in the range of 15-18 degrees. Today’s cockpits are equipped with advanced AOA indicators that can let you know when a stall may occur.

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Lift Turbulence Drag Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Fly-by-wire is expensive, so you wont find it on most small general aviation aircraft.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It’s a bright sunny day, great visibility, some high stratus clouds, a bit windy maybe (050 at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots), and folks are wearing hoodies as the temperature is a brisk 38 degrees Fahrenheit. When flying alone, general aviation pilots should follow the same rules. The ramp isn’t busy at all.

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Knot Pilot Airplanes Lift 86

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators.

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General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It’s a bright sunny day, great visibility, some high stratus clouds, a bit windy maybe (050 at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots), and folks are wearing hoodies as the temperature is a brisk 38 degrees Fahrenheit. When flying alone, general aviation pilots should follow the same rules. The ramp isn’t busy at all.

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Knot Pilot Airplanes Lift 89

Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

If the co-pilot was lucky, the captain might let them work the radios and help with a few navigational duties, but the phrase “Gear up and Shut up” was considered a normal cockpit environment. This finding highlighted the role of communication, decision-making, and leadership in cockpit behavior and the resulting accidents.

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Flight Plan Knot Runway Airplanes 104

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 77

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

General aviation is driven by myriad forces. Flight Design rates the F2 with the same 16-knot demonstrated crosswind component as the previous CTs. In most ways, the cockpit is conventional, with twin center sticks and a prominent throttle lever on the center console. Then theres the sales and marketing footprint.

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Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98