Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The respective instruments for showing these readings are: The Airspeed Indicator (ASI) The Altimeter The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Components of the Pitot-Static System Have you ever noticed the little L-shaped component on the front of an airplane? How Does the System Give Inputs to the Altimeter?

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

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. This app makes it a breeze to complete all the necessary forms right from your iPad.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. These systems are common in commercial airplanes, but theyre starting to appear in newer general aviation airplanes too. Thats why some approach plates dont allow LNAV/VNAV when the weather is too extreme.

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

If youre in the aircraft, set the altimeter to 29.92 If you dont have access to an altimeter, you can manually calculate the pressure altitude. However, the difference is a few knots for general aviation airspeeds and altitudes. The weather station reports wind from 030 degrees at 20 knots. Subtract it from 29.92.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues. However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996. With a fatal accident rate of only 0.56

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. Weather Requirements We find the VFR weather requirements in 14 CFR § 91.155. That’s a considerable detour for small general aviation aircraft.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. His was to watch for traffic, take pictures, and monitor that my altimeter stayed at 1,300 feet msl. Great weather with only a slight headwind. We immediately located Governors Island and then the Statue of Liberty to the left.

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Clearance Approach Knot Altimeter 52