Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Keeping with the American theme, Wichita, Kansas-produced Garmin G3X Touch instrument packages come standard for the front and rear cockpits. As I climbed into the aft pilots seat, I was immediately impressed by the minimalistic, clean cockpit and the fit. Before I knew it we had already hit 120 knots. Takeoff Over 50-ft.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Its interesting to note that the plane was both lower than it shouldve been, and also quite a bit faster, as it was going 173 knots. Just to compare this to the typical numbers, the Asiana A350 operating the same flight the day before was at roughly 775 feet, and traveling 136 knots, around the same point.

Approach

Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

minutes, covered 1,722 nm at an average ground speed of 511 knots, and burned 22,200 pounds of jet-A. Below 500 feet I got a bit slow, momentarily down to 147 knots, versus a reference speed of 144 and target of 152. On a typical flight I taxi at a maximum of 21 knots, rotate at 1.9 What changed? I hand-flew the first 13.3

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Crosswind is referenced in terms of knots, a fancy aviation term for nautical miles per hour . Example 1 Aircraft heading: 070 Wind Direction:160 Wind Strength: 25 knots This example is super easy. The wind strength is 25 knots. So 1 (the sine of 90) X 25 (knots) = A crosswind component of 25 knots. knots 20 0.34

Crosswind

Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

For example, describing a Cuban eight maneuver would involve such writing as, enter the (in Farsi , R-L), Cuban eight (in English, L-R), maneuver no lower than (in Farsi , R-L), 10,000 AGL (in English, L-R), at a minimum of (in Farsi , R-L), 450 knots (in English, L-R). add 5 knots for winds at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots).

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 25, 2025

You can cruise easily at 110 knots at 75 percent power, or opt for maximum fuel economy at 100 knots sipping less than 4 gallons an hour,” Farooqui said. “A The fuselage is designed with carbon-fiber sandwich construction using aramide as inner laminate in the cockpit area. Seats: 2, side by side Interior Cockpit Width: 49 in.

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Ask the Pilot

MAY 10, 2025

At typical weights, the jet is off the ground by 150 knots and touching down at 135 or so.For a plane of its size that’s amazing. And on that count, I’ll take the Airbus over the 757/767 any day.The cockpit is roomy and quiet. Cockpit photo courtesy of Andres Dallimonti and Unsplash. Neither is it bad looking.

Cockpit

AV Web

MARCH 2, 2025

It will haul 6,000 pounds of weapons from 10 hard points and cruise at 180 knots for 1500 nautical miles. It has numerous data and voice communications systems along with a glass cockpit. The plane is powered by a 1,600 hp PT6A and is designed for landing and taking off from farmers’ fields.

Knot

Flying Magazine

JULY 14, 2025

The preliminary investigation into the crash of an Air India flight in June suggests the fuel supply to the engines was shut off shortly after takeoff—an act that surprised both pilots, according to the cockpit voice recorder (CVR). On the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he shut off the fuel.

Cockpit

Plane and Pilot

MAY 13, 2025

The aircrafts convertible cockpit, allowing pilots to switch between open-air and enclosed configurations in minutes, drew particular attention, showcasing Junkers commitment to versatility and precision. The cockpits premium materials and sports-car-like finish create a functional yet luxurious environment.

Cockpit

Pilot Institute

JULY 11, 2025

Since it’s a ratio, it doesn’t matter if you measure speed in knots, miles per hour, or meters per second. At sea level on a standard day (15 °C or 59 °F), sound travels about 661 knots (approximately 761 mph or 1,225 km/h). Here, Mach 1 is roughly 573 knots (about 659 mph). The Mach value stays the same.

True Airspeed

Flying Magazine

MAY 26, 2025

Even if you have a datalink weather capability in the cockpit, dont give up on your air traffic controllers. Even though the controller cant see your view outside of the cockpit, they can offer near real-time guidance around the most significant cells. For most flights, thats usually good enough.

Weather

Flying Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2025

It is powered by six electric motors designed to reduce noise and enable cruise speeds of about 200 mph (174 knots). Beta Technologies, a manufacturer of both eVTOL and electric conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variants, was the first to put Army pilots in the cockpit of an airworthy electric model. Joby aims to launch a U.S.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

I felt knots forming in my stomach. The Cessna was loud, and this was before intercoms made cockpits a quieter place to be. I examined the topped fuel tanks one more time and untied the ropes on the Cessna 152. I noticed that the wind was picking up. I looked toward the west, where the skies were darkening. Am I imagining it?

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

JUNE 16, 2025

It has a 72 nm range with reserves and 110-120 knots cruise speed, making it suitable for short-hop flights. An inside look at Wisk’s self-flying Gen 6, which is designed for four passengers and replaces cockpit controls with touchscreen displays.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2025

gallons per hour while cruising at 125 knots. The new rule eliminates the previous 1,320-pound weight limitation for light sport aircraft (LSAs), replacing it with a performance-based standard centered around a “clean” stall speed of 59 knots calibrated airspeed. deliveries in 2026.

Calibrated Airspeed

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Compared to standard landings, no-flaps landings require certain adjustments in aircraft handling, such as: Higher approach speeds (5-10 knots faster than normal). For example, in a Cessna 172S, the approach speed increases from 60-70 knots with full flaps to 65-75 knots without flaps. Flatter approach angle (due to less drag).

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Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

In addition to instructing him on proper throttle management, I tried using my left hand as a brake on the throttles in the rear cockpit to resist his large, sudden inputs. During each turn, we lost about 1015 knots, but once wings-level again, the jet quickly accelerated back to 300. Each time, he replied, No sir. Gusty winds?

AGL

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Its forgiving flight characteristics, such as its stable stall behavior and straightforward controls, allow new pilots to gain confidence in the cockpit. Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk has a maximum speed of around 140 knots (161 mph).

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Step-by-Step: How to Use the E6B for Time and Speed Calculations Calculating Time en Route Lets say were flying at a constant airspeed of 100 knots. That means itll take 24 minutes to fly 40 miles at 100 knots. That means our groundspeed was 90 knots. The weather station reports wind from 030 degrees at 20 knots.

Groundspeed

Air Facts

APRIL 9, 2025

This promises to be a major advancement in cockpit technology, with benefits for pilots and passengers alike. Its easy to imagine reading the NTSB report about an influencer on YouTube or Instagram who crashed while livestreaming on final approach (Can I land in a 40-knot crosswind? Ride along and find out!). Kids these days, right?

Weather

Gary's Flight Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

With the heat now flowing in the cockpit and my legs once again nice and toasty I set up for my arrival into Ocean City. I advised I would circle to the north for spacing and then land on runway two-zero since the winds were 220 at 9 knots. I kept feeling a chill of cold air even though I had the heat on, or so I thought.

Runway

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Combining the data shown on your cockpit instruments helps you make better judgments. It’s typically measured in knots (nautical miles per hour), with one knot being about 1.15 One example is Indicated Airspeed (IAS), which is the airspeed you read directly from cockpit instruments. miles per hour.

True Airspeed

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

He’d already done a few flights with politicians and other famous people and he said the unfamiliar environment of the cramped cockpit made them more reflective and spontaneous with their answers. ” The last ADS-B burst showed the plane at about 200 feet AGL and 77 knots, four knots above the published stall speed.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

While these options are welcome additions to the cockpit and allow you to stay in touch with friends and family on the ground, they are limited to low-bandwidth text messaging and do not provide full internet connectivity. This, in theory, should work for most corporate jets, provided you can find a place to position the antenna.

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

The aircraft had to land into a 15-knot crosswind, and the plane landed at a speed of 115 mph, well below the standard landing speed of between 150-175 mph. The cockpit is protected by a transparent panel, while sections have been cut into the fuselage to allow for easier access for people with disabilities.

Cockpit

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2025

Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. Arithmetic skills sometimes atrophy in the cockpit. It might be challenging to detect a weakened electrical system from the cockpit, stressing that it is important to monitor all the gauges. Fifteen minutes later, the engine failed.

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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.

Pitot Tube

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

If you want to develop real confidence in the cockpit, practicing steep turns with us is a smart place to start. Set your power and speed for the maneuver, maintaining a steady airspeed typically 10-20 knots above stall speed to allow for a margin of safety. Coordinate with the rudder to prevent adverse yaw and keep the turn balanced.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 24, 2025

With a gross weight of 1,653 pounds and a stall speed of 51 knots, the aircraft fits well within the new specification of the rule changes. While built for utility, TL Sport made sure to note that the Sirius BackCountry’s cockpit includes premium features such as heated leather seating and a Garmin avionics panel.

Gross Weight

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 8, 2025

In a rare behind-the-scenes look at high-performance flight operations, Starfighters Aerospace recently shared footage of a full supersonic flight conducted in their single-seat Lockheed F-104S Starfighter, filmed from the cockpit at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Climb out with the Kennedy Space Center in the background.

Payload

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. Increasing The Aircraft Speed Small, light, and low-powered aircraft such as the Cessna 172 have a relatively narrow operational speed range ranging from 40 knots up to about 160 knots.

Aileron

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

The alert will only sound once every 60 seconds and is automatically disabled if groundspeed is less than 40 knots. The alert is only triggered when groundspeed is above 40 knots or the connected device does not have a GPS fix. IN-FLIGHT ALERTS 500 AGL Alerts – Alerts when descending through 500 ft. MSL and 25,000 ft.

AGL

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

The aircraft was equipped with a cockpit camera that captured the entire instrumentation for both the left and right seats, as well as the center pedestal and overhead panel. READ MORE: Pattern Operations Require the Right Technique The pilot was trying to fly by looking at the instrument on the other side of the cockpit, said Sedor.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

We use planes equipped with Garmin G1000 to give students real-world exposure to glass cockpits. With high-wing visibility, basic and glass cockpit versions, and consistent performance, it’s perfect for teaching fundamentals. Its cockpit layout mirrors what pilots will see in real-world multi-engine environments.

Cockpit

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Preparing the cockpit and cabin. For tailwind on the outbound leg, subtract 1 second per knot of tailwind component. For a headwind on the outbound leg, add 1 second per knot of headwind component. The wind is 050° at 25 knots. Our airspeed is 120 knots. These can include: Staying near a suitable airport.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 21, 2025

Indeed, even with the relatively small, 125-horsepower Continental IO-240 engine and fixed landing gear, the slippery airframe returns a 130-knot (or 150 mph) cruise speed. Inside, the cockpit feels open, modern, and sporty to pilots accustomed to Cessnas and Pipers.

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