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MOSAIC Is Here: What It Means for Homebuilts

AV Web

Flying After Dark The prohibition on night flight for Sport Pilots has been lifted. With specific training, a logbook endorsement, and by meeting medical requirements, Sport Pilots can now operate at night. Four-Seat Freedom (Sort of) Sport Pilots can now operate airplanes designed with up to four seats, but only carry one passenger.

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V-Speeds Explained (Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne, etc)

Pilot Institute

For example, the rotation speed (VR) is the speed at which the pilot initiates a gentle rotation of the aircraft to lift off the ground during takeoff. VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VLOF Lift-off speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. VR) remains the same. VLE Maximum landing gear extended speed.