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FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular

iPad Pilot News

For example, a pilot of a light twin aircraft, flying at a medium altitude with a tailwind could easily have a groundspeed in excess of 200 knots. Pilots need to consider the performance of the aircraft as well as the update rate for a specific product.

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Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots

iPad Pilot News

It also includes complications to show the current ceiling or surface winds for a favorite airport ( read our full review of the ForeFlight Watch app here ). Get the watch app here. Plane Finder This app is perfect for real-time tracking of airline flights and includes stats on arrival and departure information.

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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

Air Facts

That big day finally arrives, and not being able to contain yourself for much longer, you decide to bite the bullet and fly down via the airlines. Now you have a choice to either abide by the aforementioned ceiling and visibility requirements OR you must have standard takeoff minimums WITH a climb gradient of 343’ per nautical mile to 5,200’.