Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

I immediately leveled off at around 650’ AGL, and began slowing down. I had seen these clouds associated with turbulence before, but all appeared to be calm. On the short flight to KFLO I asked my son about how much turbulence he felt during the missed approach. miles northeast of the airport in reduced visibility.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Expect poor visibility, increased turbulence, and slippery runway surfaces. Altimeter Setting The altimeter setting gives you pressure information in inches of mercury or hectopascals. For accurate altitude readings, you should set your aircraft’s altimeter to match the local altimeter setting.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

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Pilot 105

Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 1, 2025

Altimeter Pressure (A2990) The next part of the report indicates the local atmospheric pressure, measured in inches of mercury (inHg). Pilots use this value to adjust their altimeters, ensuring they display altitude as close to mean sea level (MSL) as possible. Its also possible to report negative temperatures with an M prefix.

Turbulence 98

Turbulence AGL Weather UTC 98