Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While most of it tends to be hidden away either in the cabin ceiling space or under the cabin floor panels, some of it – particularly the air conditioning riser ducts – is fitted in the cabin walls at certain intervals, making the inclusion of a window at that position impossible.

Cabin Crew 255

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 255

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility. After a few attempts, Unicom finally answered with a yes, the Saratoga is at the gas pump. Unicom also confirmed the weather was still showing a 700’ ceiling with one mile of visibility. Tuning in the AWOS, I heard an unpleasant surprise.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. However, the METAR for their destination showed an overcast ceiling at 200 feet above ground level and fog. The LPV approach relies on the pilot flying a highly accurate descent path to the decision altitude.

Approach 84

Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 84

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. At 3000 feet I leveled off, set cruise RPM, and moved back a bit from the edge of the seat.

Pilot in Command 95

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95