Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. READ MORE: Go or Stay?

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Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence 108

iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan). The AC “is intended only to provide clarity.”

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Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations Cockpit Weather 105

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. The images will be remarkably realistic, especially on models with a 4K display. Many systems highlight terrain and obstacles to point out potential hazards.

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Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. LP+V approaches dont always account for obstacle clearance, so theyre not an officially protected procedure. Thats why some approach plates dont allow LNAV/VNAV when the weather is too extreme.

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. ADS-B provides real-time traffic information and almost-live NEXRAD radar and weather data. It’s technically an IFR procedure, but can be used by any pilot to assure clearance from obstacles.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Pilot 52