Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discussions may also cover weather interpretation, flight planning, and risk management. This may include normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, stalls, steep turns, emergency procedures, and navigation exercises. Weather Theory and Interpretation Weather is a critical factor in flight safety.

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Weather Pilot Aeronautical Decision-Making Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

You’ll review classifications such as Class A, B, C, D, E, and G airspaces, along with their entry requirements, communication protocols , and weather minimums. Weather Considerations Interpreting weather data is a critical skill for making informed flight decisions.

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Pilot Weather Crosswind Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

You should go only if the weather is as benign as forecast, good alternates exist, and you feel good about doing it. I’ll fly in crosswinds up to 10 mph, but no more, because I know the aged mechanical brakes aren’t able to prevent weathervaning above that figure. But the reported ceiling was only 400 feet at the appointed hour.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 61

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Weather Go-arounds due to weather occur due to wind shear caused by gusting winds or microbursts. Trying to make large corrections to return to the centerline is dangerous, so it’s best to go around. Make sure to communicate as soon as possible. It’s an extension of good aeronautical decision-making (ADM).

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52