AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

At the time, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) were present, including an overcast ceiling at 400 feet above ground level, winds from 220 at 9 knots, and 6 miles visibility. The NTSB report also highlighted that both pilots held a type rating for the Learjet 55.

Cockpit 69

Cockpit Instrument Meteorological Conditions Jet Air Traffic Control 69

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For your planned destination, you need ALL of these conditions to exist: One hour before and one hour after your planned arrival time these conditions must exist. The ceiling must be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation. If any ONE of these conditions is not met, you must file for an alternate airport.

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to the GOM, either pilot could call for a go-around, yet neither did despite the published stabilized approach criteria being violated. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast. The second in command (SIC) suggested S-turns to lose altitude and speed, but the pilot in command (PIC) responded, “Nah, we got it.”

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105