AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The FAA says it will keep staff meteorologists at 21 air traffic control centers. A few days after the union representing the weather specialists issued a press release saying the agency planned to get rid of them in favor of automated systems, the agency said it wasn’t so.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

However, planes rarely fly over the Antarctic regions, primarily due to extreme weather conditions. Moreover, limited infrastructure about airspace boundaries, air traffic controller stations, and international aviation regulations greatly add to the lack of flights over Antarctica.

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AV Web

MARCH 20, 2025

NTSB Chairperson Jennifer Homendy said the aircraft was operating in an area where moderate icing was possible between 2,000 feet and 8,000 feet and where the weather posed potential hazards to light aircraft, according to an article from AP. Approximately three minutes later, the autopilot disengaged when the airspeed was 99 knots.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

AI provides spotters with data on weather and flight plans and general conditions. ATC: AI can improve most of tasks, but human element remains at the core Air traffic controllers (ATC) deal with a lot of dynamic information, which can lead to reduced attention under heavy workloads.

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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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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In 2023, relatively few flights were canceled during the holiday period week, and with generally decent weather forecasted for much of the US in the coming days, delays and cancellations due to adverse weather events are not expected by either the authorities or airlines.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Taking into account external factors such as flight zones, terrain and weather conditions, the aircraft was able to generate a new flight trajectory plan and communicate with both Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the airline Operations Control Centre.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 18, 2025

Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. What makes this noteworthy is that the air traffic controller advised the pilots that somebody saw some sparks from one of your wings, and asked you guys feel anything?

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Long story short, weather conditions in Toronto werent great, with winds of 23 knots, gusting up to 33 knots. link] pic.twitter.com/4ie8my5n01 News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) February 17, 2025 Below is the air traffic control audio from the incident, per VASAviation.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

We know that on any given day various factors including weather, air traffic control, unscheduled aircraft maintenance, and crew resources can impact airline operations.

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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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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. On top of that, weather conditions in Tampa weren’t great that day, with rain and strong gusts, so it was a tricky approach.

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Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Air traffic control rooms are strategic nerve centres in the aviation industry. Subject to many Hollywood films, and shrouded in mystery, this guide uncovers some of the most intriguing aspects of air traffic control rooms. What do air traffic controllers do? What technology is used?

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

At the time, Los Rodeos was a small regional airport with one main runway and was not accustomed to handling the volume of traffic it was suddenly experiencing. Located 2,077 feet (633 meters) above sea level, Los Rodeos was also prone to rapid weather changes with fog and low-lying cloud sometimes causing operational issues.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft.

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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 Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Although Flight Service cannot give you an SVFR clearance, they will be able to work with the Air Traffic Control facility that oversees the airspace where youre going.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

While it is a standard practice in the industry for pilots and air traffic controllers to plan flight paths and routes around hazardous weather , the fact is that turbulence can be unavoidable and unpredictable in some cases.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. AI can improve the efficiency and accuracy of communication between aircraft and air traffic control.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. This rating adds an entirely new dimension to your skillsetand makes you a true all-weather aviator. What Is an Instrument Rating?

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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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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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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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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

I experienced dense morning fog, afternoon thunderstorms, and made a timely weather divert with the help of incredibly helpful air traffic controllers. And how about cold-weather operations? hours of single-pilot IFR spread over three days, most of it between 8,000 and 10,000 feet, dodging cumulus buildups.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This isnt a strict rule, but its especially common at airports where Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff can control the beacons. However, many airports use photoelectric cells or timers to control their beacons, so ATC staff cant always control them directly.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

How to Avoid It: Dedicate at least a few hours per week to studying airspace, weather, and flight regulations. Weather delays disrupt planned lessons. If weather delays flights, use a simulator or review ground materials to stay sharp. Training in high-traffic areas where ATC provides most situational awareness.

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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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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Pilots can find out the prevailing winds aloft such as from the NOAA Aviation Weather Center and predict the vortices direction and rate of drift behind the preceding aircrafts flight path. Air Traffic Control uses this classification to separate aircraft and ensure that their wake turbulence does not affect other aircraft.

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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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