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Terrifying: Southwest 737 Descends To 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay

One Mile at a Time

The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. On top of that, weather conditions in Tampa weren’t great that day, with rain and strong gusts, so it was a tricky approach. Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.”

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight. Understanding weather theory and mastering technology like datalink radar is important, but so is the ability to maintain a big picture view of your flight: how does the weather affect your desired route and ATCs priorities?

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Pilot Training Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make 

Pilot Institute

If you focus too much on the inside, you might overlook cues like approaching traffic, changing weather conditions, or landmarks. Flying through bad weather. Review weather, NOTAMs, and airspace details. If weather or scheduling prevents you from flying, use these alternatives: Practice chair flying. Poor flight planning.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew.

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Flying a Skylane From Canada to Belize

Air Facts

This came after a week of weather delay with some of the thickest fog I had ever seen blanketed Vancouver Island. I checked THE weather and made plans for the next leg. After conversing with the weather briefer, I was confident that the weather would be clear at my planned destination of that leg in Winnemucca, Nevada.

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My Near Death Experience

Air Facts

A pit stop at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (KCRE) was planned, and after a weather briefing, I filed an IFR flight plan. The Mooney is well-equipped for weather avoidance as it is equipped with a sophisticated spheric lighting detector. We were wheels up around 1:30pm.

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Mastering IFR Approach Radio Calls: A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. Or you might stray off course and into bad weather or obstacles. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. is talking to Dallas Clearance Delivery.