iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

In addition to providing continuous in-flight weather updates, ADS-B provides updates to NOTAMs and TFRs in flight too. For example, a pilot of a light twin aircraft, flying at a medium altitude with a tailwind could easily have a groundspeed in excess of 200 knots.

Weather 59

Weather AGL Flight Deck Pilot 59

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. For Runway 35, we see a takeoff ninimum of 400-2 or standard with a minimum climb of 343’ per nautical mile to 5,200′ Remember, the basic assumption is that you are IFR and have a limited ceiling and visibility. feet per minute).

Density Altitude 74

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 74

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. Any NOTAMS applicable? The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10. A high degree of pilot proficiency, competence as well as currency (currency in Circling Approaches specifically). How truly important is this current approach to mission success?

Approach 70

Approach AGL Descent Runway 70