Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As the name implies, the VSI shows the rate of the aircrafts climb or descent. It shows the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute. In the VSIs case, the static pressure enters the instrument through the static pressure line that you can see in the diagram. If theyre blocked, your instruments can give false or no readings.

Pitot Tube 98

Pitot Tube Altimeter Airplanes Descent 98

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. This all unraveled quickly. In between were corrections assigned by ATC for heading and altitude.

Tail 105

Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 105

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It is based on the pilot’s judgment of certain visual clues, and depends on the maintenance of a constant final descent airspeed and configuration. The destination is a couple thousand feet above sea level, with an RNAV approach that depicts a higher-than-normal descent gradient to a down-sloping runway. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. This all unraveled quickly. In between were corrections assigned by ATC for heading and altitude.

Tail 98

Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

” This is especially common when flying in IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) —like clouds or fog—when you can’t see outside. Narrow runway: Feels higher than you are, leading to a steep descent and faster landing. Why is this a big deal?

Runway 52

Runway Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This false sensation can prompt you to push the aircraft’s nose down, potentially initiating a descent. This deadly descent is what we call a graveyard spiral. How to Prevent the Graveyard Spiral Cross-checking your instruments is the best way to avoid entering the graveyard spiral. Welcome to the somatogravic illusion.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent Pilot Airplanes 97

Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

The indication given is a rate of climb or descent in feet per minute (fpm). There is a diaphragm located inside the instrument and is connected to the static line. The difference acts on the diaphragm, which is connected to the instrument’s needle, and gives the pilot an indication of the rate of climb or rate of descent.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent 72