Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. Any NOTAMS applicable? Recall that we must remain at or above MDA until we are in a normal position to perform a normal rate of descent to landing. We also benefit from the latest weather updates.

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Check NOTAMs Before departure, check the Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) publication. You might find a NOTAM about your destination’s surface conditions. Don’t depend on NOTAMs to provide up-to-date information on soft field conditions. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These range from passive red badges on flight plan waypoints and approach charts to identify NOTAMs and closed runways, to on-screen pop-ups accompanied by an aural message to make sure the app gets your attention. In the air, theyll notify when approaching Class, B, C or D airspace, a TFR or the Washington, D.C.

Pilot 105

Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105