Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Check NOTAMs Before departure, check the Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) publication. You might find a NOTAM about your destination’s surface conditions. Don’t depend on NOTAMs to provide up-to-date information on soft field conditions. High-wing aircraft might need more power or pitch to arrest the descent.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A NOTAM closing Alton Bay was still active until 7:00 am that morning. As expected, the NOTAM closing the ice runway did expire and no new notification replaced it. In the descent, wind direction rotated counterclockwise until it became a direct southerly crosswind. "Wakey-Wakey, Eggs and Bakey" It almost did not happen.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

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.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

I was intrigued by what appeared to be a grass crosswind runway at North Bass Island, but no such runway is listed in official publications. The latter explained why the runway lights were NOTAMed out of service.) This airport is a mere 1.4 miles from the Canadian border and I was mindful of my position as I circled the island.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82