One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

Based on air traffic control audio , the pilots didn’t even realize what they were doing until the air traffic controller warned them, thanks to a low altitude alert in the tower: Air traffic controller: “Southwest 4069, low altitude alert, you good out there?”

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AOPA

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Air traffic controllers who assisted the pilot of a Beechcraft Bonanza running low on fuel as weather closed were among many honored by their peers—and by AOPA—for rendering effective professional assistance to pilots in need.

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Simple Flying

JULY 8, 2024

Last year, extreme weather events, staffing issues in some air traffic control towers, and strikes caused widespread travel disruption. Strikes occur when airport and airline employees refuse to work as they demand better pay and conditions.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 114

Captain Laura

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Weather tends to be much less of an issue in the early morning. Best options to mitigate schedule disruptions: Keep an eye on the weather the day before your travel with the Weather Channel and doppler radar with forecasting. Direct flights give you less of a challenge in arriving than misconnecting to your second flight.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

If youre flying, your transponder shares important details like your altitude, speed, and identification with Air Traffic Control (ATC). Air Traffic Control (ATC): ATC uses transponder signals to track aircraft and ensure safe separation between them both in flight and on the ground.

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AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

In a tragic case that demonstrates that carburetor icing is not limited to cold-weather or high-altitude operations, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) final report on the May 14, 2022 fatal Cessna 172 accident on a bridge in Miami concludes that carburetor ice was the probable cause.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 28, 2024

This flight begs the question of how pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and other stakeholders can predict turbulence and avoid it.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you’re flying IFR in winter weather, icing is a threat you have to actively prepare for. If you can understand the conditions that lead to icing and know how to react when it happens, you’ll keep yourself ahead of the harsh weather. Listen to Air Traffic Control (ATC) advisories about icing conditions.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

Before takeoff, pilots make all kinds of calculations, to determine how much runway they’ll need based on the weather conditions, the aircraft’s takeoff weight, and a variety of other factors. Just a few months ago we saw an incident whereby a Marathon Airlines Embraer E195 operating on behalf of Air Serbia had a runway overrun in Belgrade.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Air Traffic Controller. Show my results >> Flying The Traffic Pattern You got out of 10 right! Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+ Want to learn more about aviation weather theory? VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished with a steeper descent. at a higher airspeed.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With the flying of the aircraft and an awareness of your location (heading, height above the ground, and surroundings) all established, it is at this point that pilots have been trained to use the radio to send out a distress message and seek assistance from air traffic control (ATC) on the ground (or ‘ communicate ‘).

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AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

In a tragic case that demonstrates that carburetor icing is not limited to cold-weather or high-altitude operations, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) final report on the May 14, 2022 fatal Cessna 172 accident on a bridge in Miami concludes that carburetor ice was the probable cause.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

A representative of Austrian Airlines said on Austrian television that the thunderstorm cell was not visible on the aircraft’s weather radar. The limitations of weather radar came up in the discussion about the extreme turbulence suffered by Singapore Airlines flight SQ321. A high psychological strain for the crew.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later). This data can then also be loaded into the aircraft’s flight management system for aircraft performance calculations.

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AV Web

JUNE 13, 2024

The twinjet disappeared shortly after takeoff in snowy weather. Sonar images show the location is close to the position last reported for the Jet Commander by air traffic control. 27, 1971, Jet Commander N400CP departed from Burlington International Airport in Vermont bound for Providence, Rhode Island.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. Flying a small plane at lower altitudes allows pilots to navigate visually and avoid the complexities of high-altitude air traffic control.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. But throw in weather, fatigue, low light, pilot unfamiliarity, and a circle to land, and it’s a different event.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC). In the back of the AIM is the Pilot Controller Glossary with a long list of ATC phraseology to promote a common understanding of terms used in the Air Traffic Control system.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

By replacing letters with distinct words like ‘Alpha’ for ‘A’ and ‘Bravo’ for ‘B,’ it ensures clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. This clarity is vital not only for pilots and air traffic controllers but also for ground staff, who rely on accurate communication to perform their duties safely.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. Whether you’re planning a cross-country flight or navigating through controlled airspace, ground school will teach you how to chart a safe and efficient course.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 30, 2024

Navigating the Skies: South African Air Traffic Control Flying in South Africa requires a good grasp of local procedures and airspace classifications. During one flight to a remote airstrip in the Free State, the local controller not only guided me through unexpected weather changes but also shared some fascinating local lore.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground. This may be accompanied by the deployment of spoilers on top of the wing.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You know, the ones about flight details or the weather at your destination. And if youre someone who spends a lot of time in the air, those scripted updates can start to feel a bit. When you're flying, chances are the only time youll hear from the pilots is when theyre making those familiar announcements over the PA system.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

The pilots enter a four-digit code into the transponder, which might be assigned by air traffic control to identify that particular aircraft or might be a general code showing what type of flight it is. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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Flexair

JULY 3, 2024

The ICAO alphabet helps pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground personnel accurately convey important information by using distinct code words for each letter. Importance in Air Traffic Control Communication Air traffic controllers and pilots rely on the phonetic alphabet to ensure clear and effective communication.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. Air Traffic Control cleared him to fly directly to BEGKA, a waypoint southwest of him.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Weather Assessment Weather conditions significantly impact flight safety. Before flying, you need to evaluate wind speeds, visibility, and potential weather changes. Understanding weather reports and recognizing patterns ensures you can adjust your plans accordingly. Do small planes have autopilot?

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards. adds an optional Reported Turbulence layer on the Maps page, but it’s not your typical FAA weather forecast. Version 16.4 There are a lot more reports.

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

The DC-8 captain, flying a non-precision approach in bad weather, descended below the decision height of 750 feet and crashed into a hillside. I remember this case vividly as I was holding in the air for the weather to improve at the same time on that day. Today, such training might have prevented this tragedy.

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Universal Weather

JULY 30, 2024

However, to participate, operators must ensure their aircraft meet specific avionics requirements, which are crucial for maintaining efficient communication between pilots and air traffic control. Failure to register will result in being blocked from using the CPDLC system.

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Location and Weather Conditions The location of the flight school can impact the frequency of your training. Schools in regions with consistent weather conditions, such as sunny climates, allow for fewer delays due to weather. Also, is the flight school located in a controlled airspace?

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WayMan

MAY 2, 2024

This type of training is crucial for flying in non-visual weather conditions such as clouds, fog, or heavy rain. The Importance of IFR for Pilots Safety in Adverse Conditions: IFR training is critical for maintaining safety during poor visibility and adverse weather conditions.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Full Understanding of Air Traffic Control When flying an aircraft, good pilots must have a clear understanding of air traffic management. Ground training will cover the basics of air traffic control and the lingo that pilots and controllers use.

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Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

After take off, the air traffic controller seemed to know our special purpose when he gave us a non standard heading to fly and canceled our usual immediate climb requirement. A brilliant negotiator for our union, he was the best man to quickly and concisely inform Air Traffic Control of our mission and desires.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 5, 2025

It was a dark night, but otherwise the islands enjoyed the good VFR weather we picture for a tropical oasis. Air traffic control, responding to the pilots odd transmission, simplified the clearance, issuing just a heading and an altitude. But why did the pilot lose control ? N13GZ verify going direct TAMMI?

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Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 13, 2023

Here are some crucial steps to follow: a) Check Weather Conditions: Stay updated on current and forecasted weather conditions along your route. Unfavorable weather can significantly impact your flight, so it’s crucial to assess conditions and plan accordingly. Can I fly cross-country without GPS navigation?

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