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. ATC then informed us we were number two for the approach and to maintain 4,000’.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Flight training doesn’t need to stop in the winter though; in fact the colder months provide some great opportunities to expand your knowledge on weather and aircraft operations in less than ideal conditions. Most modern training airplanes provide a comfortable, warm cabin up in the air, even as the temperature approaches 0° F outside.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 7, 2024

ForeFlight adds wake turbulence alerts iPad Pilot News Datalink weather stole the show when portable ADS-B technology debuted over a decade ago, providing pilots with free in-flight weather imagery in mobile apps like ForeFlight. The visual depiction of the wake provides an aid to situational awareness when approaching wake turbulence.

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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 pilot asked for the RNAV GPS RWY 14 approach, which had lower minimums.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 84

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. C) FAF Identification No DME is offered for this approach, but you could use an IFR GPS to help with identification of the final approach fix waypoint at the EAVES LOM.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They are the Visual Approach Slope Indicator and Precision Approach Path Indicator. These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. VASI and PAPI each have their own approach. However, not all types of aircraft are meant to take the same approach path. What Is VASI?

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Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

This year, a promising weather forecast featuring high freezing levels (expected to be 9,000+ feet) led to a decision to fly myself. The day before departure, satisfied that days of consistent weather forecasts reasonably assured a successful flight, I cancelled the rental car reservation. Famous last words.) Foolish mortal.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 97

Fly With Stan

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Not every day we get the chance to pass under the rainbow arc just on the final approach. Looks like the autumn is starting here as well, some precipitations will be coming, which is good after all those dry months.

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Final Approach Weather Approach 52

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

An airfield traffic pattern, also known as a circuit, is a standard path used by air traffic approaching the runway. Note here the base leg, which is a common point to join the pattern ready for the turn to final approach and the runway. He described the weather as a beautiful day to fly; a perfect day.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Before you write this off as some academic debate, remember that most mid-air collisions happen during the day, in good weather, in or near the traffic pattern. This is not an instrument procedure, but rather a way to enter the traffic pattern when approaching from the opposite side of the runway.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. How is the weather developing? What is the best IFR route and which approach can I expect? Call the controller or a flight service specialist.

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Let’s say that there is a major city served by most airlines that is also a fortress hub for a major airline and that that airport is in the first day of recovery from a very serious weather event like a 10-year winter blizzard or hurricane. Meanwhile, the tower controllers have several aircraft on or near final approach.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. With a temperature of 1C and a dew point of -1C, the likelihood of serious structural icing on approach was low. QNH one zero two zero, ILS approach runway one nine, information Uniform.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

GPS is everywhere, from our wristwatches and cell phones to the complete selection of RNAV departures, approaches and T routes that comprise the majority of the under-12,500-foot airspace system. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) seems safe for now, but LPV approaches are cheap, accurate, and are everywhere. So, What Did I Decide?

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Briefing A pre-landing briefing highlights essential points critical to the approach and landing phase. Weather It’s a good idea to brief any weather that could make your landing more challenging. It also allows you to focus on flying during the last stages of the approach and landing. So, what should you include?

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

However, a forecast for low IFR weather in that part of Maine led us to cancel it. I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. Approaching the Green Mountains of Vermont, the ceiling began to close back up.

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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

iPad Pilot News

MAY 31, 2024

Where can you find the takeoff weather minimums for an airport? At the top of any FAA approach chart for that airport. Where can you find details on the approach lighting for an airport? Where can you find details on the approach lighting for an airport? In the Weather section of the Airports screen.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

While waiting for everyone to be settled down, one of the crew approach me and asked if I was willing to move to the emergency row, but it was a middle seat. Unfortunately, the pilot informed us about a delay in arrival in Mumbai due to the weather and heavy traffic, so we were placed on holding pattern near Mumbai. Almost there!

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance. When I tuned the AWOS (automated weather observation system) at Saratoga Springs, the transmitter broadcast a repeating statement about the AWOS being unavailable. (We I requested the RNAV-5 instrument approach from Albany.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized. The instructor wrote, “As far as my proficiency with the existing weather conditions, I was comfortable, current, and proficient. NTSB ERA22LA393 shows an airplane slow on approach that flared high.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land. It is a precision approach aid based on two radio beams. This is most likely thanks to the ILS.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

But don’t hang up your headset just because the weather isn’t perfect. Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout. We have two main challenges when performing crosswind landings: Staying aligned with the extended centerline on the approach.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Carburetor icing might seem like it’s just a cold-weather issue, but it isn’t. Using carb heat and monitoring weather conditions help prevent carburetor icing during flight. Carb icing tends to happen at low power settings, such as when making an approach. It can catch you unprepared on a warm, humid day. The result?

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The equilibrium in a confined space is easy to see, but in the infinite space where several weather phenomena are competing and contemplating their actions at once, equilibrium is not often the result. As we got crossed the final approach fix, the rain shaft grew. The milk churns and churns until it finds equilibrium.

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Turbulence Knot Wind Shear Lift 52

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

If we can wait for the threat to pass this is clearly the best approach; especially when the virga is fairly isolated and the clouds are cycling. I have tried to wait out a storm only to watch a bigger and badder one to move in and the overall weather situation getting worse. They are also not limited to summer soaring weather.

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Wind Shear AGL Runway Lift 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This standard procedure spells out how youll approach, enter, and exit the airspace around the airport. Final approach: This is the straight path leading to your landing. Straight-in approaches or improper entry points often cause conflicts with other aircraft already in the pattern. Runway 21 is likely your best option.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I checked the weather by phone and was assured it would be great CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) with 2-3-knot winds from 090 degrees. As I approached the river, the plane started to settle faster than it had. As I approached the center of the river and cliff, suddenly I was below the runway, looking up at the cliff.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 20R. My first impression of the crew, they seemed nice and I was looking forward to the flight.

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Airline Airlines Turbulence Runway 59

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Having just returned from Boston four days prior, I was concerned about the weather on Block. due to bad weather. Uplinked weather conditions showed fog and low IFR conditions at Block Island during most of the flight, but the weather improved as forecast during the last hour. The runway is 108 feet above sea level.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

The map of Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (Photo: Wikimedia) On the day of departure After spending about 40 minutes on the public bus, I reached the airport in this gloomy weather. The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. We finally took off in this dreadful weatherl. Unfortunately the weather wasn't good that day.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

This is the area of Rossio Santa Maria Maior The view is absolutely stunning especially in good weather. Although the weather looks good, it was also another windy day. The weather in London was gloomy as always and we did encounter some light ones but it wasn't as bad as my previous flight. Goodbye Lisbon, until next time!

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

Kristy and I ended our first visit in 2016 prematurely due to ominous movement on a weather map. Approach called the Cirrus again -- because of course it was a Cirrus -- and issued him another vector away from Warrior 481. For my family, Boston represents a place of multiple lost opportunities.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At least when we started our descent, the weather was much better, descending and landing in smooth condition. We were flying in good weather at this point. Once we were cleared of the dark clouds, the weather was better. At this point, we were on final approach as landing gears were deployed and flaps were set.

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Cabin Crew Weather Runway Descent 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. Finally we reached the threshold and we were on our way.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On final approach to SIN. After the engines were started up, we taxied to runway 15 for departure. Another view of KUL airport during take off. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. We touched down firmly on the ground with the reverse thrust deployed to slow the aircraft down. We parked at terminal 3.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When both plans were filed, he asked me to stand-by while he verified that the flight plan was properly pushed to Cleveland Center where Rochester Approach would be able to retrieve it. When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?" Welcome to College Park!"

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