Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. Let’s go!

Clearance 97

Clearance NOTAMs VOR Descent 97

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These commonly missed questions often relate to IFR regulations, ATC clearances, meteorology, and complex instrument procedures. An ATC clearance to "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" would indicate that the pilot is authorized to: vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC. Let’s get to the quiz! How should you proceed?

Clearance 98

Clearance VOR NOTAMs Descent 98

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. Any NOTAMS applicable? If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. Will the vertical speed necessary comply with required descent criteria?

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The landing minimums section includes: Minimum descent altitudes. Preflight Planning Some pilots believe an approach briefing means skimming the chart right before descent. Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. Use the weather (along with the NOTAMs) to ensure your chosen approach is still the best choice.

Approach 52

Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

NRST: Descent Rate and Airport Finder Designed for pilots of any size aircraft, this app provides location-based information to guide you to the nearest airport should an unplanned deviation become necessary.Offers Apple Watch app. The platform also offers access to Garmin eLearning courses covering the Garmin TXi, Radar and G5000 systems.

Weather 91

Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. Fortunately, the clearance was a simple one that morning because I was absurdly tongue tied while talking to Rochester. The latter explained why the runway lights were NOTAMed out of service.)

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. NOTAM – NOTice to AirMen. It warns pilots of a too high or too low descent path. ATIS – Automatic Terminal Information Service.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52