Air Facts

MAY 14, 2025

Although he was flying at or near the proper airspeeds for an overhead pattern, he was constantly moving the throttlesfrom near idle to near full thrust within seconds. During each turn, we lost about 1015 knots, but once wings-level again, the jet quickly accelerated back to 300. At least he didnt light the afterburners! Gusty winds?

AGL 52

AGL Threshold Final Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This configuration provides the necessary power for both climb and cruise, while also offering valuable training for managing asymmetric thrust in the event of an engine-out situation. When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases.

Descent 52

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The RNAV approach to the 7,000-foot Runway 31 that snakes around from the Runway 4 extended centerline, loops past Citi Field, and rolls out on a tight-in final approach. Gear up,” I said, quickly followed by “select speed 180 knots, level change to 2,000 feet.” Go-around , flaps 13,” I called.

Runway 70

Runway Approach Knot Jet 70

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Having been cruising along at around 500 miles per hour (800 kph) or so, depending on aircraft type, the crew will need to reduce this to around 150 mph (240 kph) for the final approach, and even lower for the actual landing itself. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

Cabin Crew 265

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 265

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The helicopter turned left to return to the airport, travelling at about 85 knots. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased. The pilot reported two miles out.

Torque 98

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This allows you to configure appropriately and ensures a stabilized approach. Take your ground speed in knots and divide it by two. An IFR pilot will run the GUMPS checklist before passing the final approach fix. So if your Vso is 50 knots, then aim to fly 70 knots. We calculate our approach speed using 1.3

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Descent Approach Final Approach 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

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. All in all, the weather looked perfect for my very first cross country where I would be in actual instrument conditions for the entire flight, including the approach.

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52