Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

We took off and headed to an airport for a VOR approach. I flew a lot of approaches and felt ready to take the exam again. In his office (which was at the airport), he informed me where we would fly to and told me to file an IFR flight plan. Luckily, I knew how to file a flight plan in ForeFlight which I did.

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VOR Approach Airplanes Flight Plan 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Most of the information filed in an IFR flight plan is based on weather forecasts that are released well before your wheels ever leave the ground. Here’s a look at what parts of the flight plan actually matter to ATC so that you know how to react if and when the weather conditions don’t match the forecast.

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Flight Plan Weather Approach 52

Gary's Flight Journal

JANUARY 13, 2025

Since it's a NoPT transition, if the 480 does the same thing as other navigators, the HILO at CIRAN will not be included when you load the approach. In the other Garmins from the GNS 430/530 onward and in the Avidyne IFD, you would just reload the approach and choose CIRAN as the transition. If that is the case, here's the scenario.

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Approach Flight Plan Pilot 52

Flightworx

MARCH 11, 2024

In the aviation industry, where profit margins are slim and operational excellence is critical, flight planning, buffer time, and fuel management are key to improving operational efficiency. This approach distinguishes successful airlines in the competitive aviation market.

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Flight Plan Weather Approach Thrust 52

AV Web

JANUARY 21, 2025

A Piper PA46-350P Mirage was inbound from Coeur dAlene Idaho on an IFR flight plan. The 82-year-old pilot, who lived in Las Vegas, was experienced, with commercial, instrument, multi-engine, and flight instructor ratings. He had logged more than 6,500 hours total time.

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Clearance Runway Approach Flight Plan 119

AV Web

JULY 17, 2024

To make controllers and the ATC computer happy, I used to file a flight plan with lots of airways, named fixes, and VORs. The conversation with Columbus Approach went something like this: Me: “Columbus Approach, Cardinal 7582V, ready to copy IFR to destination.” Then I moved to Ohio.

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VOR Approach Flight Plan 95

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The latest version of the app is extremely versatile, providing all the digital resources a student pilot needs when learning to fly a Cessna 172, while simultaneously offering a Gulfstream pilot advanced flight planning and international resources needed to fly from New York to London. and jump to its location in the app.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. From there, youre free to follow your filed flight plan. Approach Calls The approach clearance is also slightly complex since it has instructions for your approach.

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Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 10, 2025

Descent planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing your flight. And if not planned properly, a poorly executed descent can present challenges and unnecessary risks when transitioning to an approach or the traffic pattern. Lets explore a number of strategies to plan your next arrival.

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Descent Groundspeed Flight Plan AGL 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I am a member of the FlyOz Flight Club in Bentonville (KVBT). The flight plan was for KVBT to KSUS for our B-29 ride. Once the fog lifted, we departed KVBT on an IFR flight plan. Everything about the flight was a joy. Louis Approach Control. Approach vectored us for the downwind for 26L.

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Approach General Aviation AGL Weather 98

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. Continued along at 6,000’ I advised ATC that the weather was received and requested the RNAV 24 approach. ATC then informed us we were number two for the approach and to maintain 4,000’.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These commonly missed questions often focus on nuanced regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and airspace rules. Extending the flaps: Allows for more stable control in a slow flight condition Increases the stalling speed Lowers the stalling speed Correct! What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

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Density Altitude Aileron Pilot Drag 98

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With the flight controls checked, the next thing you may notice (and indeed hear) is the extension of the flaps on the rear of the wing into the take-off position. One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway. Part two will soon be available on AeroTime.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 269

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. The pilot was instrument rated and the flight was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan: that is, they did not have to stay visual for the flight.

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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 84

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Courtesy: Kevin Cortes] We grabbed an Aspen Flying Club Cessna 172S from Colorado Air and Space Port (KCFO), where filing the flight plan and preflight checks went off without a hitch under clear skies. Aspen Flying Club Cessna 172S at KCFO.

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Crosswind Turbulence General Aviation Flight Plan 122

Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

The InSight installation on the Hawker 800XP includes three high-resolution displays and two touchscreen-enabled control displays, integrating with the Universal FMS to enable Data Communications and LPV approaches. The integrated FMS enables graphical flight planning and streamlines operations.

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Payload Approach Clearance Cockpit 75

Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

Climbing to cruising altitude, I felt the familiar rush of excitement and freedom that comes with every flight. Little did I know, this flight would test me in ways I had never been tested before. as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. This flight was no different.

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Turbulence Weather Approach Descent 97

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. It’s only two hours by RV-9A, but there are gotchas lurking in the flight planning.

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Airplanes Weather Ceiling Turbulence 95

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll explain what these approaches are, what equipment you’ll need, and why it’s important to understand them for safer flight. Key Takeaways LPV approaches use satellite guidance for near-ILS precision and lower minimums. WAAS-enabled GPS equipment determines which approach types your aircraft can fly.

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Approach Descent Weather VOR 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Keep interaction with passengers, other tasks you might want to perform during your flight, or even management of the resources used in the flight deck—such as an electronic flight bag (EFB) device—to periods where the workload is minimal and you don’t sacrifice attention necessary to complete more critical tasks.

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Pilot Weather Approach Air Traffic Control 97

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft. completes the required 6 hours and six approaches, followed by an instrument proficiency check given by an FAA-designated examiner. the ILS approach can be credited only if you use a view-limiting device.

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Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling Descent Approach 52

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Now, instead of showing up in flight ops and finding my flight planning had all been done for me by my dispatcher, I was now the dispatcher. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan. We would shoot some approaches there, then return IFR to PGD.

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Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 4, 2023

Flight planning becomes more advanced than before, flying SIDs and STARs, and instrument approaches. But a crucial part of this flight planning is planning for the worst case scenario: What if you can’t land at your original destination? When MUST I Plan for an Alternate?

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Ceiling Approach Weather 52

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The HGS-6000 is certified in the US and abroad for low-visibility takeoff (LVTO) and manual Cat III approaches, and delivers superior low-operating minima guidance. Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions.

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 75

AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

An additional consideration exists for aircraft cruising in the flight levels. Most flight planning software will calculate the 30-45 minutes required at planned cruise flight, when more than likely you will not reach those same altitudes during a diversion. Fuel is available and affordable.

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Payload Airplanes Approach Descent 105

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. However, there was a presidential TFR (temporary flight restriction) around Scranton that lay on a direct line between Sodus and Philly. The reroute was minimal, an insertion of Yardley VOR (ARD) into my flight plan. Famous last words.)

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store. LiveATC provides over 1,000 live audio feeds from all over the world of towered airport, approach and ARTCC frequencies. LiveATC Air Radio is available for $3.99

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Pilot Flight Computer Aeronautical Information Manual Weather 98

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store. LiveATC provides over 1,000 live audio feeds from all over the world of towered airport, approach and ARTCC frequencies. LiveATC Air Radio is available for $3.99

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Pilot Flight Computer Aeronautical Information Manual Weather 96

Air Facts

JUNE 10, 2024

I learned a lot from George about a positive attitude and admired his approach to his personal health crisis. My flights with George were always pleasant and always had one end in Waukegan, Illinois. We were on an instrument flight plan in semi-VFR conditions and, as a result, had some fairly strict limits on course and altitude.

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Turbulence Pilot Approach Flight Plan 98

Universal Weather

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) approaches, business aviation operators planning travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024 , should prepare for heightened restrictions, slot requirements, and enhanced security protocols. Flight Plan Submission : File flight plans (FPL) 48 hours in advance.

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Clearance Flight Plan NOTAMs Approach 52

Ask Captain Lim

MAY 21, 2024

However, careful analysis of horizontal wind shear on computer flight plans can sometimes reveal turbulence ahead. Most flight planning systems consider wind speed 1,000 feet below and 1,000 feet above the cruising level.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Cabin Crew Flight Plan 59

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Regulatory Requirements for Instrument Currency Instrument Currency Basics To maintain instrument currency, the FAA mandates that within the preceding six months, a pilot must have performed and logged at least six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems.

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Instrument Flight Rules Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Pilot 52

Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

He’d flown over 100 hours in the Cabri G2 and had his most recent proficiency check flight three weeks before. CABRI G2 SERVICE LETTER 12-001 Yaw control in approach It is recommended to keep this letter with the Flight Manual. However, he was missing some critical safety information, specifically service letter No.

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Rudder Tail Lift Knot 106

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Join Spencer Suderman as he does just that, on a flight from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach, FL. You’ll learn about the entire process, starting with filing a flight plan in ForeFlight to retrieving an IFR clearance from ATC, en-route navigation, and how to fly the instrument approach at the destination.

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Clearance Approach Flight Plan Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Modern simulators like X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator offer incredibly realistic graphics, aerodynamic modeling, and dynamic weather environments. For student pilots, this can be an invaluable tool for practicing everything from traffic patterns and VFR navigation to emergency procedures and instrument approaches.

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Pilot Cockpit Weather Lift 91

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. As we approached the Bay I counted seventeen ships at anchor, waiting to be cleared through the temporary channel at the former Francis Scott Key bridge. I had a constant headwind for the entire flight.

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Runway Approach Weather VOR 99

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Put the aircraft in level flight to give them a moment to consider their next course of action so they are not anxiously doing climbs, descents, and unplanned turns. Have the learner go through a flight from start-up to shutdown using the GPS. This is a lesson that should not be rushed. Keep it realistic. Should they hold?

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105