Remove Airplanes Remove NOTAMs Remove True Airspeed
article thumbnail

Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

A perfectly good airplane with everything operating as expected. Any NOTAMS applicable? Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. The HAA (height above airport) is one that by design is biased on operational necessities along with the assumptions of four very salient and important cornerstones.

article thumbnail

What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

This means that if you encounter these conditions on a particular day, you would need to achieve a higher true airspeed to produce the same lift that would be generated at lower airspeeds in denser air. Check NOTAMs and weather briefings for any density altitude advisories. Is High Air Density Good for Flying?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Airbus FlySmart Airbus offers a collection of apps for pilots to assistwith performance planning, maintenance and other operational guidance when flying these airplanes. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

Weather 91
article thumbnail

IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

True airspeed. Common Mistakes to Avoid: Filing without checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs). The Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Traffic Advisory System (TAS) provide important information about other airplanes in the vicinity. Filing an IFR flight plan is easy and involves the following two steps: 1.

article thumbnail

South to Argentina

Plane and Pilot

But first, take stock of your airplane and skills. What is your range and true airspeed? Argentina is a superb trip on its own, but Buenos Aires for small airplanes is like choosing to combine the worst of Washington, D.C., This form guarantees you wont be selling your airplane while you are in Brazil.