Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. A proactive policy may very well be to prohibit night circling approaches Weather updates? What speed on final approach? No later than).

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

We flew in pursuit of good weather and photo backdrops not browned by the seasons, and headed south—nearly straight south—from Maryland to Florida by way of Hilton Head, South Carolina. It also prevents you from retracting the flaps when airspeed is too low. The Cirrus IQ app gives the pilot remote viewing and control.

Pilot 111

Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less. Note: VFR pilots can enter Class C airspace only if the weather meets certain minimum visibility and cloud clearance rules.

Clearance 52

Clearance Transponder Knot Indicated Airspeed 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

He frequently hosted visiting pilots, providing them with detailed briefings of the area and the weather. The CAPE index, a measure of convective energy and instability, was below 100 joules, indicating a very low probability of severe weather or thunderstorms. His altitude was 1339 AGL and his ground speed was 92 kts.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52