Altimeter General Aviation Weather 
Pilot Institute
AUGUST 2, 2024
One of the leading causes of fatal general aviation accidents is the loss of aircraft control. Conduct a thorough weather briefing prior to the flight. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter.
Fear of Landing
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Catalina Airport is open to general aviation from 08:00 to 17:00. Weather reports from the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on the island warned of a low cloud ceiling, overcast at 700-800 feet. When I saw the altimeter start to climb I raised the landing gear and let out the breath I’d apparently been holding.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Weather It’s a good idea to brief any weather that could make your landing more challenging. In most general aviation aircraft, we tend to initiate the flare at 10 feet. But this can be hard to judge when the altimeter is so sensitive. This will make you more prepared for what is to come. Good question.
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