Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

After weeks of low, dreary ceilings, I was able to escape and fly along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 03 Feb 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - ART (Watertown, NY) - SDC 1.9 This is a case where pictures communicate better than words.

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Ceiling 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. Airplane performance can be defined as the capability of an airplane to operate effectively while serving a specific purpose. What is ground effect?

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Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

Aerotime

MAY 29, 2024

The all-business class offers several options to airlines and passengers, including an ‘executive ceiling’ through the removal of overhead bins, USB A+C charging ports, in-flight entertainment, high-speed internet access, and high-quality material finishes.

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Ceiling Jet Airlines Airline 274

iPad Pilot News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The first thing you’ll see at the top of the screen is local weather based on your current location, including winds, visibility and ceiling. How to use the app The design of ForeFlight’s watch app is simple but effective.

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Weather NOTAMs Ceiling Runway 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 3 miles. From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 2 and 1/2 miles. From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 3,000, and visibility 3 miles.

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Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling Approach Descent 52

Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

READ: QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft unveiled The cabin has been designed by Australian designer David Caon, the widebody cabin features ambient LED lighting, high ceilings and large windows for more natural light and expansive panoramic views.

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 40

Flight Training Central

JULY 1, 2024

Since Class “E” airspace is basically “everywhere”, most of the focus is placed on identifying the ceiling and floor of the airspace. While Class E airspace is considered controlled airspace, you do not need an ATC clearance to fly in it.

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AGL Clearance Ceiling Weather 52

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

The tower informed me that our airport had just gone to IFR due to the low cloud ceilings. Special VFR If the airport you’re landing at is reporting 1000’ ceilings or less, but you determine that you can get there safely without entering the clouds, then you can request what is called special VFR. I didn’t even notice it!

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Visual Flight Rules Ceiling Aeronautical Decision-Making Weather 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this video, Spencer Suderman demonstrates what it’s like to fly an ILS in a Cessna 172 with a Garmin G1000 avionics system, and how to use the runway approach lighting system to descend below the decision altitude and find the runway when the ceiling is less than 200′ AGL.

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Approach Instrument Landing System AGL Ceiling 52

Flyertalk

JUNE 25, 2024

The centerpiece of the lounge is the premium bar, featuring an Art Deco-inspired lighting fixture paying homage to the gold leaf ceiling and chandeliers of Radio City Music Hall. Inspired by the variety of designs across Manhattan, the lounge is full of subtle nods to the Big Apple.

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 98

Flight Training Central

JULY 12, 2024

You are only expected to hold short of this area when instructed to by ATC; however, at non-towered (pilot-controlled) airports, pilots should remain clear of ILS critical areas when an aircraft is within two miles of the runway threshold and the ceiling is below 800 feet OR the visibility is less than two miles.

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Instrument Landing System Threshold Ceiling Runway 52

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 4, 2023

For at least 1 hour before and for 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, the ceiling will be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation and the visibility will be at least 3 statute miles. Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles. (B) Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles. (2)

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Ceiling Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Weather 52

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

— GATESIDE GRAFFITI Terminal Four at Kennedy Airport isn’t the most passenger-friendly building, but it has its spots, including the famous Calder mobile dangling from the departure hall ceiling (see below). People think monuments should come out of the ground, never out of the ceiling,” said Calder.

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Ceiling Tarmac Jet Airlines 124

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

What if you could take off on a day with a 2,000-foot overcast ceiling and then climb through a few hundred feet of clouds to cruise on top in clear weather? Are you a VFR pilot that hates being grounded just because there is a cloud layer over the airport?

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Approach Ceiling Weather Pilot 52

Flyertalk

JULY 26, 2024

Floor-to-ceiling windows provide plenty of natural light for flyers, while new seating options – including lounge chairs overlooking the airport – provides relaxation options for everyone. The lounge features two different types of premium beverage experiences for flyers in-between trips.

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 52

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 23, 2024

Redesigned passenger interfaces are integrated into the ceiling, featuring intuitive pictograms for placards and new cabin window bezels that allow more light to fill the cabin. The new interior of the Twin Otter enhances passenger comfort while significantly reducing the aircraft’s Basic Empty Weight.

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Ceiling Cargo 40

Flying Magazine

MAY 17, 2024

Despite challenging weather conditions, seasoned bush pilots navigated through deep, snow-covered canyons and low ceilings to arrive at Valdez-Pioneer Field (PAVD) for the launch of competition May 10. The Valdez Fly-In marked its 20th anniversary in Alaska, the birthplace of short takeoff and landing (STOL) competitions in the U.S.,

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Ceiling Weather Pilot 97

World Airline News

JULY 24, 2024

Each nook is thoughtfully designed, including a space for travelers with just a few minutes to recharge and our Signature Loungers positioned by floor-to-ceiling windows for relaxation with a view. For the first time, we’ve installed TalkBox® booths to provide the ultimate privacy for calls or meetings.

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 59

Ask the Pilot

MAY 27, 2024

Any turbulence encounter powerful enough to kill a passenger, and to tear away ceiling panels and overhead lockers, is a frightening prospect. If you’re one of those people, the first thing I can do is refer you to the turbulence essay found in the Q&A section of this website. You can read it here.

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Turbulence Ceiling Jet Weather 104

Photographic Logbook

JULY 5, 2024

Dramatic Ceiling Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 05 Jul 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - LKP (Lake Placid, NY) - SDC 3.2 It was late morning, I was hungry, the weather was perfect for flying, and I had no additional plans for the day. Obviously, this meant that lunch in Lake Placid was in order.

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Clearance Ceiling Weather Runway 98

One Mile at a Time

JULY 2, 2024

I’ve heard of people “flying” against the ceiling in severe turbulence if they’re not buckled in, but how do you not only fly up, but to the side, so that you get stuck in this way? Bottom line An Air Europa Boeing 787 encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean, while enroute from Madrid to Montevideo.

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Turbulence Ceiling Jet Pilot 120

Flyertalk

JULY 17, 2024

In the central dining area, flyers can look up at a ceiling sculpture consisting of 260 lanterns, paying homage to the lanterns denotating the city limits when it was founded in 1791. Art installations include pieces by Claudia “Aziza” Gibson-Hunter, D.C. native Maggie O’Neill, and Lori Katz.

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Ceiling Airlines Airline 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

Whether it’s the wider seats, high ceilings, or ambient lighting, every aspect of the A350’s cabin is designed to enhance comfort and relaxation during flights. The wider seats in the A350-900 enhance comfort for passengers, while high ceilings and ambient lighting create a more relaxing and spacious feel.

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Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. Although Class B airspace has a typical ceiling of 10,000 feet MSL, exceptions exist. New York’s Class B airspace has a 7,000-foot ceiling, allowing more room for overflying aircraft.

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Airline Reporter

MAY 10, 2023

Plus there’s a colorfully lit fountain that drops water from the ceiling. These are just as nice as the rest of the terminal, with high ceilings, close-up window views of planes on the ramp, solid food options, and even some indoor trees. After a snazzy-looking TSA checkpoint, you head straight up a tall set of escalators.

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Ceiling Runway 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

IFR exists when the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet above the ground and/or the visibility is less than three statute miles. As you feel more comfortable in IMC, you can fly in lower ceilings and visibility on subsequent flying days, but even the seasoned pros have a contingency plan.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling VOR 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Minimum wind speed Amount of precipitation Cloud ceiling height Visibility A standard briefing should contain all this information and more. Know Your Minimum Conditions The first step in obtaining your briefing is knowing your capabilities and how comfortable you are flying in adverse weather.

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Weather Pilot True Airspeed Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This rating should end any temptation to “scud run” around TV towers or under a low ceiling and eliminate the dreaded VFR-into-IMC trap. One more thing: Just because you have earned an instrument rating, there is no requirement to go out and fly in low ceilings and visibilities. The ATC service is better.

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Pilot Ceiling Clearance Pilot in Command 80

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

The ceiling of my home office looks like an airshow—with no fewer than five airships on display. So imagine how impressed I was by the scratch-built model of the LZ-130 Graf Zeppelin II hanging from the ceiling of the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They range from the Graf Zeppelin to the Zeppelin NT , and are kitbuilt.

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Lift Ceiling Tail Hangar 52

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 21, 2024

The company will begin testing this month using a 777-200ER (Extended Range).

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Ceiling Airplanes Jet 59

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

While I anticipated an IFR departure that morning, I wanted to see ceiling and visibility of at least 300 feet and a mile to avoid smacking into mountainous terrain around Pickens County Airport during take-off. Before too long, the visibility rose to unrestricted while the ceiling remained around 300 feet.

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Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Fly Around Alaska

MARCH 25, 2024

Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Bessie Coleman: The Sky’s the Limit Bessie Coleman, often celebrated as the first African American and Native American female pilot, shattered the glass ceiling in the early 20th century.

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Pilot Ceiling Cockpit 52

AV Web

AUGUST 4, 2024

We approached JFK, knowing that they were experiencing very low ceilings—CAT II for you gauge jockeys out there. It was a long overwater flight that had the distinction of being one of the few times I have flown through moderate or worse turbulence non-stop for more than four hours.

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Approach Turbulence Ceiling Pilot 98

Learn to Fly

APRIL 11, 2024

Ceiling—How high are the clouds; can you fly above or around them? Pilots must consider each of these factors, relative to both their capabilities as the pilot as well as the capabilities of the aircraft they’re flying: Visibility—VFR or IFR, both within the airport environment and at the altitude you’ll be flying en route.

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Weather Wind Shear Turbulence Ceiling 52

AeroSavvy

JANUARY 16, 2024

Green – VFR ( Visual Flight Rules ) Ceiling > 3,000 ft. C ( 12°F)/-11.0°C C ( 12°F) Remark: Very light icing In other words, typical gorgeous day atop Mt. Washington! Years ago, when we first had access to live, inflight METARs, I would have fun with my first officers by pulling up Mt Washington’s METAR.

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Weather Ceiling Knot Visual Flight Rules 52

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 2, 2024

It was powered by a more powerful Rolls-Royce Derwent 9 turbojet engine, which significantly improved its speed and operational ceiling. The Sagittario 2 made its first flight on May 19, 1956, and demonstrated impressive capabilities. One of the most remarkable features of the Sagittario 2 was its potential as a mixed-power interceptor.

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Thrust Jet Ceiling Pilot 101

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 19, 2024

The TG-3A was once suspended from the ceiling in the American Air Museum at Duxford, but was removed from display a few years ago and has now been restored to fly by the Gliding Heritage Center team.

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Crosswind Ceiling Pilot Tail 119