Pilot Institute

MARCH 19, 2025

When flying an airplane, you become a part of the air around you. So, you will want to know what the air and prevailing weather conditions are doing. You will want detailed and accurate weather information. Key Takeaways A METAR is a standardized aviation weather report for a specific airport. Lets jump right in.

Weather 72

Weather Altimeter Runway NOTAMs 72

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.

Pilot 97

Pilot VFR On Top Air Traffic Control Weather 97

AV Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Seattle Center, N13DZ, request climb to VFR-on-Top. They say again, N13DZ, requesting climb to VFR-on-Top. Fortunately, someone somewhere had the foresight to make uncommon clearances (like VFR-on-Top) quickly accessible for a time just like this. The pilot requests VFR-on-Top. No tops reports.

VFR On Top 58

VFR On Top Clearance Approach Weather 58

Air Facts

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This came after a week of weather delay with some of the thickest fog I had ever seen blanketed Vancouver Island. Our airplane is certified for day VFR operations only, so my progress was at the mercy of daylight length and good VMC. I checked THE weather and made plans for the next leg.

Weather 98

Weather Approach VFR On Top Knot 98