Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. Based upon the altitude indicated by altimeter #3, which course direction is appropriate for this VFR cruising altitude? Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot? Refer to Figure 82.)

Altimeter 82

Altimeter Pilot True Altitude AGL 82

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ForeFlight ForeFlight first got its start as a weather app on iPhone and quickly grew into a full-featured EFB app as the iPad gained popularity among pilots. And the performance planning feature will warn you if computed takeoff or landing distances exceed available runway lengths.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

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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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In aviation, staying ahead of the weather is a must. When weather conditions shift unexpectedly, that’s when a SPECI report comes in. A SPECI (or Special Report) offers a quick weather update between the routine METARs. Let’s explore how SPECIs are going to help you plan around unexpected weather twists.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The FAA offers a great risk management checklist that we are encouraged to use before each flight: PAVE. Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. It’s possible you could decide that you can make the flight safely. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 71

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you focus too much on the inside, you might overlook cues like approaching traffic, changing weather conditions, or landmarks. Flying through bad weather. Poor flight planning. Follow these strategies for better pre-flight planning and checklist use: Establish a consistent pre-flight routine.

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Pilot Weather Altimeter Cockpit 52

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. The reporter asked him why he didn’t divert to another airport.

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Approach Runway Descent Air Traffic Control 86