Knot Pilot True Airspeed 
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
During the 54-minute flight, Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg safely navigated the XB-1 to a maximum altitude of 25,040 feet (7,632 meters) and a speed of Mach 0.82 (487 knots true airspeed), demonstrating that the aircraft remains controllable at higher speeds even in the event of SAS failure.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Why do jet pilots talk about speed in terms of Mach number? Why don’t they use Indicated Airspeed just like the pilots who fly slower aircraft? Key Takeaways Mach number is a dimensionless ratio of true airspeed to local speed of sound. Here, Mach 1 is roughly 573 knots (about 659 mph). Here’s why.
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Flying Magazine
MAY 7, 2025
First published 45 years ago, Carsons essay became a point of reference for the wonkier class of pilot, to whose vocabulary it contributed a couple of novel phrases: Carson Speed and the least wasteful way of wasting. Carsons approach was mathematically elegant but assumed that time and fuel were of equal value to a hypothetical pilot.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight. miles per hour.
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?
Flying Magazine
JULY 18, 2025
Pilots who want pressurized comfort without stepping into turbine territory will appreciate this well-kept 340A. The model has long been prized for its 200-knot cruise, climb performance, and ability to fly above most weather while keeping passengers in a spacious, quiet cabin. Today’s Top Pick is a 1976 Cessna 340A.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Key Takeaways The pitot-static system measures airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. Pilots can use pitot heat or alternate static sources to handle blockages in-flight. To find True Airspeed (TAS), youll need to account for these effects. Forgetting one means losing airspeed information until you land.
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