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.
WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon): Shows the orientation (pitch and bank) of the aircraft relative to the horizon of the Earth, essential for instrument meteorological conditions flight. These traditional aircraft instruments, which are usually mechanical or electro-mechanical, present discrete, direct information.
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Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl.
Photographic Logbook
MAY 25, 2025
Minimal IMC West of London, scattered clouds at my cruise altitude resulted in roughly thirty minutes of time in instrument meteorological conditions that also caused some unfortunately timed light chop. Toronto Center, Cherokee Four Eight One is picking up ice and needs a descent to 5,000 feet." Downtown London, Ontario.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl.
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.
Northstar VFR
JANUARY 4, 2023
by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL Flying under instrument meteorological conditions keeps even a good pilot on their toes. As a student pilot you were always taught “see and avoid”, keep your eyes outside, etc.
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