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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Weather conditions on Groundhog Day were better than the week prior, characterized by a high ceiling and no thin screen of clouds hiding the ground from view. Same course, same altitude, same frequency handoffs as the week prior. Photo by The Bear.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

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APRIL 19, 2024

I expected to manage some cloud layers during the New York portion of the flight, but the forecast called for a high ceiling at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. On Wednesday, April 17, I broke ground exactly at 11:00 am as planned. Famous last words.)

Approach 69

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

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JULY 9, 2024

Although Boston ATC had cut us loose, we were still beneath a 2,000 foot Bravo airspace ceiling. While flying an extended final approach, a vibration on my wrist caused me to glance at my watch. "November Four Eight One, you're leaving my airspace, radar service terminated, squawk VFR, frequency change approved." How was it?"

Clearance 52

Clearance Runway Approach Stability 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

At this point, it was slightly turbulence as we flew through some low ceiling clouds. Below) We were on final approach to runway 27L. We followed the traffic east into London which allows to enjoy some view of the city. Can you spot the Eye?

Weather 52

Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

No wonder I got bounced around so much on final approach this morning , I thought. With one final look at Put-In-Bay's refuge harbor, my stomach rumbled and I left the observation deck in search of lunch. Features on the floor and ceiling matched perfectly, adding plausible support to the split that had occurred.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility. After a few attempts, Unicom finally answered with a yes, the Saratoga is at the gas pump. Unicom also confirmed the weather was still showing a 700’ ceiling with one mile of visibility. Tuning in the AWOS, I heard an unpleasant surprise.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98

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. It dawned on me what probably happened on my final approach. A little more investigation revealed that the club’s mechanic had just completed a 100-hour inspection.

Runway 67

Runway Threshold Approach AGL 67

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Because of trees encroaching on the final approach courses, nighttime instrument procedures are no longer authorized at my airport. hours, the 4,000 foot ceiling over the Williamson Sodus Airport was high enough that no instrument procedures were needed that night.

Runway 52

Runway Airplanes Approach Final Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Departure Hall (Landside) The design of the ceiling caught my attention. Notice the small disks of colour glass recess on the underside of the ceiling? What does this design of the ceiling look like to you? Before I know it, we were on our final approach. We were on final approach into New Delhi.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59