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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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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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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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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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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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

MAY 10, 2024

Danger lurks in circling approaches Air Facts Journal the circling approach maneuver is designed as a last resort, non-precision approach. The very first question that should pop up into our head during a circling approach is “Why are we circling in the first place”? The n ext one is “What are our other options?”

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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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ABEAM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Weather was good along the way but the closer we got to our destination, the worse the weather below. At Shefferville , the weather was really bad in rain and landed via the RNP runway 17… the airport was completely empty ! We also checked the weather and saw that we could expect CBs and thunderstorms along our way.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

The aircraft was filled to full fuel and the pilot’s departure and flight to Murwillumbah was uneventful until the final approach to Murwillumbah. That day, the weather was clear with light wind. Fast approaching the buildings at the end of the runway, the pilot raised the nose. The engine made a loud bang.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing. You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through.

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Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

The dispatch office reviewed the weather and winds, alternate airport forecasts, and our route of flight over the Pacific ocean for our flight back to Los Angeles. As we neared the Hawaiian Islands, approach control kept asking all the various heavies converging on Honolulu to divert to Maui, Hilo or Kauai. It was simply unbelievable.

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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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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing. You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through.

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NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). AWOS – an acronym for Automated Weather Observation System. It is an airport weather package that provides real-time reporting on airport weather conditions. AOG – Aircraft On Ground.

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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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Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Final approach course.

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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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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The aircraft touched down about 100 feet (30 meters) short of the runway, causing the rear radome to strike the ground and the main landing gear to hit the approach lighting system. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. The mishap led to the crew ejecting from the aircraft.

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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

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 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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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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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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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

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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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

One thing I won't miss is the dreadful weather. We were on final approach into Bengaluru Airport. Here we are, we were parked at the terminal which means one thing, we would be disembarking by the aerobridge connected to the terminal, convenient especially in rainy weather. The view of Mumbai Airport after departure.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I won't blame the airline for the delay as aircraft and weather issue are beyond their control. The weather at Penang was quite nice. Some weather along the way but we managed to avoid them. December is quite common for bad weather as it is considered the monsoon period. The taxi to the runway took around 5 minutes.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

I did a check on the weather and I noticed how windy the condition is at Lisbon so one thing for sure, this was probably a bumpy flight. Once we were on our way, we encountered some expected turbulence especially flying through the clouds but once we reached our assigned flight level, it was smooth all the way until we were on final approach.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

After take off, there was some bumps especially flying through the clouds but once we were out of Greece, the weather improved and for the rest of the flight, it was smooth. Window view (Take off to Landing) Look at the golden livery on the engine, it is absolutely gorgeous especially in good weather. Raindrops started dropping!

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A bad approach results in a bad landing. A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. What Is a Go-Around?

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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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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG. Somehow this view reminds me of my Jetsmart's A320 takeoff at Santiago Airport. Beautiful, isn't it? During our cruising, we witnessed the sun disappearing. Not long after, we started our descent. Welcome to Thessaloniki!

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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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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, he mentioned that there was turbulence along the way, not a surprise especially June to October period is usually the typhoon season and bad weather is quite common. I wonder whether was it because of the bad weather on route that caused us to push back late. The weather at Singapore at that time was pleasant.

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Ask Captain Lim

APRIL 12, 2024

One critical scenario is during low visibility operations, particularly when a plane on auto-land, approaching a decision height close to the runway. During final approach at Orly Airport, the crew received a wind-shear warning, prompting them to go around and discontinue with the landing.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 10, 2024

On final approach to LHR runway 27 Left. It was certainly a great day for flying, the weather on route was excellent. The weather at London was certainly gloomy but at least I had a good view of the city before landing. The moving map with the flight information is actually not bad. This is one of the movies I watched.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 5, 2023

Kristy's family has pursued both approaches, with the latter epitomized by the annual "SurnameFest" gathering (name changed to protect the whimsical). To some, negotiating the clouds VFR and going IFR in severe clear weather might seem like a backward strategy. How do you stay connected when your family is scattered across the country?

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