Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I kept the vacation day scheduled because long range forecasts lead me to believe that I might be in store for a beautiful flying day and the Warrior had just successfully emerged from annual inspection. My plan: if the weather was as crummy as forecast, I would just go to work. I reached for an iPad to check weather.

Weather 78

Weather Annual Inspection Threshold Airplanes 78

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

Pilot 72

Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 72

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

So there I am circling in clear weather with a frown on my face. The weather was good with scattered cumulus floating around. axied about a thousand miles to FACTS the General Aviation parking area where I got gas and looked over the weather. Then I listened to a gal ask each station she passed for the weather ahead.

Weather 75

Weather Airplanes Lift Pilot 75

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98

Latatuide 33 Aviation

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Detail the Jet’s Exterior Your jet’s exterior interacts with various elements and weather conditions while flying, so regular cleaning and detailing are crucial for its maintenance and appearance. Annual Inspections After every 12 months, an aircraft must go through an annual inspection.

Jet 52

Jet Annual Inspection Weather Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate. You’ve heard of owners running an engine 500 hours beyond the recommended overhaul time, and you’d like to get input on that. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.

Stability 85

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 85

Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

The weather forecast is clear with light winds, ideal for VFR conditions. Check for any overdue inspections, outstanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and the resolution of any previously noted discrepancies. Physical inspection— Conduct a thorough preflight inspection.

Visual Flight Rules 40

Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 40