Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2023

Before discussing the different types of altitude, let's discuss the one common thing every pilot uses in reference to altitude: The altimeter. An altimeter is standard in every aircraft, and its sole job is to inform the pilot of how high in the sky they are. It’s the altitude at which your airplane thinks it's at.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

The higher speed creates extra lift, causing the airplane to bank further into the turn. The pilot’s job is to prevent the airplane from banking too quickly or too far. In our example, the right wing has more lift, and thus more drag, than the left wing as the airplane rolls. Let’s look at why this happens.

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Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

This necessitated slowing the airplane down to leave the vertical space to descend another 2,000’ to reach the initial approach fix (IAF) at 2,000′ I requested a descent to the IAF altitude of 2,000’ but was only cleared to 3,000’. ” As I broke out of the clouds on the final approach course, I flew about 1.5 RNAV 24 at KCPC.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

x V SO (or POH recommendation) by around 500 feet AGL. The local altimeter setting is 29.65, the temperature is 25°C, and we have a 9-knot headwind. Subtract the altimeter setting from 29.92, multiply it by 1,000, and add that to the field elevation. Establish the target approach speed by around 500 feet AGL.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Stay clear of the Class B boundaries if you’re flying under a shelf with a floor less than 3,000 feet AGL. You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Expect considerable traffic near Class B airspace. The reduced speeds help you see and avoid other aircraft. Class B excursions are increasingly common.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To learn all the maneuvers you’ll need to perform on your practical test, check out Airplane Maneuvers Mastery for more. The Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for your airplane will list V A , typically for maximum gross weight. Maneuvering speed decreases as your airplane gets lighter.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing. FDC NOTAMs also provide information about TFRs and other special airspace. FDC NOTAMs also include warnings for high barometric pressure areas.

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