AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. The Bonanza then initiated a climb, apparently cleared to 9,000 feet, but topping at close to 10,000 feet.

Tail 105

Tail Knot Instrument Meteorological Conditions Groundspeed 105

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. The Bonanza then initiated a climb, apparently cleared to 9,000 feet, but topping at close to 10,000 feet.

Tail 98

Tail Knot Instrument Meteorological Conditions Groundspeed 98

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. It is based on the pilot’s judgment of certain visual clues, and depends on the maintenance of a constant final descent airspeed and configuration. A controller who withholds or issues a late descent clearance is also to blame.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

I wondered if the NetJets pilot had annoyed the Atlanta Center controller. I also wondered if Atlanta Center had slam dunked Execjet 123 with a steep descent from VIVIC like they did to me the day before and if that was the cause of the missed approach in the first place. Remarkably flat cumulus bottoms on the descent into Sodus.

Approach 52

Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52