Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The first flight got weathered out, with broken clouds at 1,500 feet. There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. It had undergone some repair work done after experiencing soot and smoke damage from a fire in a nearby hangar.

Pitot Tube 86

Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 86

AeroSavvy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The lights change color to indicate weather conditions based on METAR reports via internet. Either way, METAR is a format for reporting weather observations. ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) or older AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) stations automatically collect the data used in METARs. Take your pick.

Weather 52

Weather Ceiling Knot Visual Flight Rules 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Before heading to the plane, you might have a chance to cover basic principles of flight, and will certainly discuss current weather conditions, safety protocols, and the days flight plan. Postflight procedures Youll also help secure the aircraft, either at a tie-down or in a hangar, check out and pay for the flight, and log your flight time.

Rudder 98

Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 98

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

golf clubs, snorkeling gear) is prohibited as extra luggage for crew Parking & Infrastructure Overnight Parking : Available with advance coordination Hangar Space : Not available GSE Availability : Limitedadvance coordination required (48-hour notice recommended) Key Considerations for Operators Commercial flights are prioritized over GA ops.

UTC 52

UTC Clearance Flight Plan Density Altitude 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. Kentland has a 4,000-foot runway, east/west, with a crosswind straight out of the north.

Weather 52

Weather Runway Knot Rudder 52

Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

RJTT does not have a hangar for GA, but RJAA does have hangarage available. Aircraft hangar space is available at Narita but is extremely expensive. During severe weather conditions such as typhoons, limited hangar accommodation may be secured at a high price. Location in relation to destination RJAA is a 1 – 1.5-hour

Clearance 52

Clearance General Aviation Hangar Fixed Base Operator 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. The engine was idling, but the propeller is unrepairable, despite being able to propel the airplane back to the hangar. Why Can’t I…?

Stability 52

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

High-level significant weather prognostic chart over the Pacific Ocean. Mechanical (shear) turbulence can form in the lee of any obstacle, from hangars and towers to massive mountain ranges. Of course, if the addition of gust speed will take you over your crosswind limits, you should consider diverting to a different runway or airport.

Turbulence 40

Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Weather Cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. He went to the hangar and did a pre-flight walkaround of the 172, including checking the fuel. Satisfied, he pulled the 172 out of the hangar and started the engine. The pilot applied some aileron to compensate for the crosswind and then applied full power.

Runway 52

Runway Pilot Knot Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With gusty winds forecast along the eastern seaboard on October 11, I let the weather prognostic chart suggest a different course. 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. This airport is a mere 1.4 Must be the bootlegger's strip.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

In fact, we have a window over the stove that looks into the hangar. Given good weather, there is no excuse not to go fly. A cruise climb as I make my crosswind turn, then downwind, more radio calls on the way. The grin on my face seems permanent these days. We live at an airpark, and the airplanes are steps from my kitchen.

Groundspeed 98

Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

You should go only if the weather is as benign as forecast, good alternates exist, and you feel good about doing it. I have one airplane in my hangar that can only carry 500 pounds of payload with the fuel tanks topped off—that’s it, if I’m going to respect the max-takeoff-weight limit, and I will.

Density Altitude 61

Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 61

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. But getting there from Rochester, NY is never a simple task and not only requires the runway to be open with favorable conditions, but the weather between here and there must be amenable to a six hour round trip there and back again. Still.not cool.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68