Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria. Aviation writers and safety pundits hate writing about this topic as much as pilots hate reading about it. Houston, we have a problem.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Blockages in the pitot tube or static port can lead to inaccurate or failed instrument readings. Pilots can use pitot heat or alternate static sources to handle blockages in-flight. The altimeter is the only instrument in small aircraft that gives the pilot altitude information. inHg (standard sea-level pressure).

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Airplanes Descent 97

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

It involved an in-flight breakup, and the pilot was a doctor. 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.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

You might feel like you’re climbing or turning even though your instruments say otherwise. These sensory tricks or illusions are no small issue for pilots, and they can be potentially life-threatening. But don’t worry, in this article, we’ll explore the eight illusions you may experience as a pilot.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent Pilot Airplanes 94

AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

It involved an in-flight breakup; and the pilot was a doctor. 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.

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Tail Instrument Meteorological Conditions Knot Groundspeed 78

Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Two of the most important pieces of information that every pilot needs to know while flying is how high you are and how fast you’re going. Pilots rely on the airspeed indicator and altimeter instruments to measure and display this vital information. As the diaphragm moves, the needle of the ASI moves.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent 73

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. Stay ahead of the airplane and be safe! Have any questions?

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Ceiling Approach Weather 52