Plane and Pilot

JUNE 23, 2025

On May 1, 2023, a pilot flying his 1979 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, with two friends on board, was headed to the Big Bear City Airport (L35) to check out a Cessna 150 for sale on the field. And the pilot didn’t plan to land in the open-looking lot, because of a landing gear issue. All pilots have been there. Fuel is not mentioned.

True Airspeed

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Quizzes proved to be the most popular category with several appearing in our top 10 list as pilots are always testing their knowledge. Pilot’s Guide to VFR Flight Following If flight following is a new term, dont worry, youre not alone. Enjoy these top 10 posts from 2024 and safe flying in the New Year!

Indicated Airspeed

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts. What Is an E6B and Why Do Pilots Use It?

Groundspeed

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

A lighting the runway with under 1000 ft to go, the pilots breathed a sigh of relief. 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. This could help your fellow pilots. Shein holds a comm-inst pilot license.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

JULY 10, 2025

A pilot friend and I decided to fly my 1976 Cardinal over to Sedona Airport (KZEZ) for a late lunch. So, what was a pilot new to the high and hot world of density altitude flying to do? But more than that, what we as thinking pilots do when faced with these high, hot, and even humid days is key to flying safely. It all adds up.

Density Altitude

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 24, 2025

I’ll quickly recap the controller and pilot interactions from the event which was the main information that we had. At the time, I wrote that the pilot and one passenger were on a private flight from Camden to Bankstown in a Cessna 210 Centurion II. Pilot of VH-MYW : Bankstown Tower, MYW is approaching the [undecipherable].

Runway

Flying Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

CubCrafters offered to bring FLYING the first of the kitbuilt NXCubs to north Idaho and turn us loose with it for two weeks to fly into the backcountry—introducing pilots of all experience and skill levels to the airplane. If there is a way to open backcountry flying safely for more pilots, we’re all for it.

Gross Weight

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

In Defense of the Paper Nav Log Air Facts Journal We’ve all heard the stereotypes about the way age affects the abilities of student pilots. A mid-lifer often shows up equipped with ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot from the start. For a mid-life pilot, this seems like a criminal waste of time. “Those high school kids?

Checkride

Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

An instrument-rated private pilot and flight enthusiast, he used the proceeds to create, with two partners, a new company, which they named Boom Technology. Pilot costs are reduced. Just for good measure, Boom brought in a Navy aircraft carrier landing signal officer to talk the pilot down. Engine maintenance is reduced.

Drag

AV Web

MAY 20, 2025

If you ask a pilot, Have you ever panicked while flying? Even Famous Pilots Panic Lets look at a famous pilot who panicked. The young, still-learning cub steamboat pilot was Samuel Clemens. Twains pilot boss played a trick on him to teach him a lesson on how to overcome panic. Just what is this thing called panic?

Runway

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

READ MORE: Airlines and Pilots Don’t See Eye to Eye on Autonomous Flights Aerodynamic lift and vectored thrust come from two pairs of ducted propellers running on kerosene-powered engines, mounted outside the main hull. But with a top speed of 70 knots indicated airspeed (IAS), its velocity is more comparable to a shipping vessel.

Knot

Fear of Landing

JULY 18, 2025

Both pilots passed their preflight Breath Analyser test, which is standard procedure for all flight crew at Air India. The first officer was the Pilot Flying with the captain as Pilot Monitoring. The other pilot responded that he did not do so. Thus, it is absolutely known which pilot spoke.

Weight-Shift-Control

Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

Around 13 seconds before touchdown as the aircraft was descending through 153 feet above ground level (AGL) the TSB said the CRJ900s indicated airspeed increased to 154 knots whereas the ground speed did not change appreciably, consistent with a performance-increasing wind gust. The bank angle increased to a 4.7right bank.

Indicated Airspeed

WayMan

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When stepping into the cockpit, one of the most important instruments that a pilot relies on is the airspeed indicator. Among the metrics displayed, Indicated Airspeed (IAS) stands out as a critical measure for safe and efficient flight operations. Red Line : Maximum speednever exceed this limit.

Indicated Airspeed

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 21, 2025

Airspeed guides everything from takeoff to landing and every phase in between. But did you know there are several types of airspeed, each serving a unique purpose? Like Indicated Airspeed (IAS) , Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) , True Airspeed (TAS) , and more! What Are The Different Types of Airspeed?

Calibrated Airspeed

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Understanding pressure altitude and GPS altitude in aviation apps iPad Pilot News Ten years ago, ForeFlight introduced synthetic vision and gave pilots a new way to view the world on their iPads. Airspeed and altitude differences Consider speed first. Nowadays, most other aviation apps offer a similar view.

Altimeter

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

The pilot held instructor ratings for helicopter and instrument helicopter, with 872 hours flight time, of which 29 were on type. Five minutes later, about two miles south of Teterboro, the pilot said “What is going on here?” The controller asked if the pilot needed assistance but the pilot said no.

Torque

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

True Airspeed vs Indicated Airspeed VS Equivalent Airspeed Since airspeed indicators use air pressure to measure speed, the indicated airspeed can be less than the actual airspeed at higher altitudes. True airspeed (TAS) is the difference between the indicated airspeed and actual speed.

Pitot Tube

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 9, 2024

What restriction applies to pilots operating under BasicMed with an expired drivers license? Pilots are not eligible to use BasicMed until the drivers license is reinstated. Yes, sharing expenses is permitted under BasicMed Yes, but the pilot must pay at least their pro rata share of the expenses.

Indicated Airspeed

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. Pilots calculate density altitude to assess and compensate for changes in air density. As pilots, we can use ISA as a reference for performance calculations. What Is Air Density? Air Density – 1.225m.

Density Altitude

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

A circling approach is one that, by dwindling numbers and its inherent design, forces the pilot(s) into a seldom used and high-risk evolution–often migrating us to an unexpected and seldom visited zip code of the threat/error management neighborhood. When was the last time either pilot (single pilot) performed this exact approach?

Approach

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Class B Basics Class B Airspace Dimensions Minimum Pilot Certification for Class B Airspace Minimum Equipment for Class B Airspace Class B Speed Limitations Getting Around and Through Class B Airspace Class B Basics Yes, it is true that Class B airspace surrounds some of the busiest airports. What’s in this article?

Indicated Airspeed

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

The complexity of the instrument panel has served either to intrigue or intimidate potential pilots. Subscribe Now Featured And for new pilots—and this pilot who flies Cirrus aircraft sporadically—as opposed to a seasoned owner or dedicated Cirrus instructor, the barrier to entry and re-entry has fallen significantly.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. For the VFR pilot flying in B, C, and D airspace, there are communication and/or clearance requirements. Pilots must obtain an ATC clearance before entering Class A, and maintain two-way radio contact with ATC.

AGL

Flight Training Central

APRIL 8, 2024

The pitot-static system is the source of valuable flight information for the pilot. Airspeed only. Airspeed and altimeter. Airspeed indicator. Vertical-speed and airspeed indicators. Vertical-speed indicator, airspeed indicator, and altimeter. Vertical speed. Correct!

Airplanes

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Airlines are upgrading older cockpits with newer displays, so this old indicator will soon become a relic. The instrument provides pilots with a surprising amount of information. Read on to find out how the classic SI-800 works and how pilots use it! This speed is identical to the speed depicted by the Airspeed Pointer.

Pitot Tube

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Both pilots were very experienced, each with over 5,000 hours of flight experience. One of the pilots turned the airframe de-icing system back on. In order to do this, the APM uses the calculated take-off weight entered by the pilots at engine start using a rotary knob on the APM panel. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots.

Knot

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

But before you can enter it, there are many important rules and concepts that as a pilot you must understand. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C Airspace Dimensions Pilots frequently characterize the unique shape of Class C airspace as an upside-down wedding cake.

Clearance

AV Web

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

He warned us that the tower at a local Class D airport was issuing a pilot deviation a week, so have your NASA forms ready. A lot of reports come from air carrier pilots, which makes sense because they fly the most, but there are plenty of GA airplanes in the mix as well. Pilots of aircraft and drone operators themselves file reports.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When controllers anticipate a delay, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Charted holding procedure on the low altitude enroute chart with 5 mile legs specified.

Clearance

Air

MAY 21, 2025

Aviation Winds Types Explained A Pilots In-Depth Guide For pilots, from their first solo to their thousandth hour, a profound understanding of the different types of wind isn’t just beneficial it’s absolutely fundamental to safety, efficiency, and the art of flying itself. It also allows for a steeper angle of climb.

Crosswind

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When controllers anticipate a delay at a clearance limit or fix, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Parallel Procedure.

Clearance

Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From light turbulence which causes a minor change in the lateral, longitudinal and vertical axis through moderate turbulence where the aircraft movement is rapid but remains in the control of the pilot and then extreme turbulence where the control of the aircraft is lost. I once flew with a newly minted Private pilot in his Piper Archer.

Turbulence

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Corporate pilots who had seen nothing but gray or rain outside the windshield suddenly could see the terrain, obstacles, runways, approaches, their own flightpath ahead, and even traffic in 3D. Yet suddenly, neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night would keep professional pilots on the ground – or divert them into it. million in 2022.

Flight Deck

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the complete instrument pilot, you should be able to maintain heading, altitude, and airspeed at speeds ranging from cruise to approach. Within the normal speed range of an airplane, there are many combinations of power and pitch which will maintain altitude at different airspeeds. There are several reasons for this.

Descent

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Despite the easygoing name, many pilots find lazy eights harder than they thought. There’s a reason why it’s been a commercial pilot practical test staple for decades. If you’re about to begin your commercial pilot journey, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s get started.

Rudder

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

Caught in series of up and down drafts, the autopilot pitched the Warrior aggressively to maintain altitude and the indicated airspeed trended too high in each updraft. Unanticipated Consequences Earlier this year, I hand flew a couple of approaches with a safety pilot (Ed) and was extremely displeased with my performance.

Ceiling