Air Facts

DECEMBER 30, 2024

I encountered unexpected headwinds to start, slowing my groundspeed down to 75 knots at times. Additionally, the needle on my altimeter at one point was swinging through 500 increments! Day 3 The next day of my journey would clear me out of the mountains with my first landing in Moriarty, New Mexico (KOEO).

Weather 98

Weather Approach VFR On Top Knot 98

iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get the watch app here. Altimeter+ Display an altimeter flight instrument on your watch. 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 ).

Pilot 52

Pilot Altimeter Weather NOTAMs 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

For Runway 35, we see a takeoff ninimum of 400-2 or standard with a minimum climb of 343’ per nautical mile to 5,200′ Remember, the basic assumption is that you are IFR and have a limited ceiling and visibility. That’s a big difference from standard isn’t it? feet per minute). Multiply 1.5 Woah, can my Warrior do that?

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility. Unicom also confirmed the weather was still showing a 700’ ceiling with one mile of visibility.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98