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Air Facts

As I tuned the ATIS for Destin Executive, I was glad to hear there was no ceiling reported. When the ceilings come down, I’ve had the pleasure of getting placed into a lengthy hold to accommodate commercial, as well as military traffic, working in the area. No ceiling so no hold for us today! Approach switched me to Tower.

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A Touristy Timeout for Safety

Plane and Pilot

Dawn had broken bright and clear, and while icing , ceiling, and visibility had been my preoccupationrightfully so, given our arrival into Portlandthe actual threat of the day was wind. Pull up abruptly to avoid contact with the runway while drifting When high, gusty winds prevail, or when landing crosswind, approach at a higher airspeed.

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Flight Sims for the Win: It’s All About Repetition and Drill

Flying Magazine

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. VFR to MVFR…then 2 miles visibility and a ceiling of 1,200 feet agl. Then the CFI should increase the winds so they are 10 knots (or more) above the demonstrated crosswind component. What could go wrong?

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Gaining Experience

Plane and Pilot

One morning, I encouraged a student to fly in a crosswind that I knew he was capable of handling, even though I could sense his reluctance. or “Notice that the ceiling has dropped since we began, so we’ll being staying close to base or heading back in.” The important thing is to never waste an opportunity to learn.

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Check the weather on your wrist with ForeFlight’s Apple Watch app

iPad Pilot News

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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How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing as a Commercial Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

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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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. The Cessna 172 has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds, a service ceiling of 13,000 feet, a maximum speed of 123 knots, a stall speed of approximately 47 knots, and a rate of climb of 700 feet per minute.

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