Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility. Unicom also confirmed the weather was still showing a 700’ ceiling with one mile of visibility. I immediately leveled off at around 650’ AGL, and began slowing down. Tuning in the AWOS, I heard an unpleasant surprise. My voice had also returned.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 18, 2024

3 miles flight visibility; 500' below, 1,000' above and 2,000' horizontally from clouds 1 mile flight visibility and clear of clouds 1 mile flight visibility and a 1,000-foot ceiling Correct! warm air being lifted rapidly aloft in the vicinity of mountainous terrain. 3,823 feet MSL the surface 700 feet AGL Correct!

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Ceiling Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Often, turbulence is the harbinger of mountain waves, not the ideal ceiling—and visibility unlimited—day. FAA weather charts can help for higher altitudes but when just a few thousand feet agl, they may be less useful. We had been lifted above our assigned altitude.” I flew into that and the venturi effect that day.

Turbulence 96

Turbulence Weather Knot Descent 96

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

VFR to MVFR…then 2 miles visibility and a ceiling of 1,200 feet agl. Usually that limitation is lifted as the learner gains more experience as a pilot. These flights work best if they are limited to an airport 10 to 15 miles away. It’s just a few minutes, right? What could go wrong?

Crosswind 105

Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cloud ceilings below 1,500 feet or cumulonimbus clouds can trigger a SPECI. This information is vital for determining cloud ceilings, especially during landing approaches. Low cloud ceilings, especially below 1,500 feet, lower visibility in VFR. OVC010CB : Overcast layer of cumulonimbus clouds at 1,000 feet AGL.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

You can override the system to manual by lifting a sliding door, but it was honestly completely forgotten within the first half hour of our flight demo. Service Ceiling: 17,500 ft. It’s very similar to that found in many single-engine turboprops as well. Max Zero Fuel Weight: 3,400 lbs. Standard Empty Weight: 2,272 lbs.,

Pilot 111

Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111