Flight Training Central
MARCH 31, 2025
If when reaching the minimum descent altitude or decision altitude on the approach and you have the approach lights in sight, you are permitted to descend to 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation published for the runway.
Air Facts
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Climb/descent within the block can be made at the discretion of the pilot. However, once the pilot starts descent and verbally reports leaving an altitude in the block, the pilot may not return to that altitude without additional ATC clearance. The FAA issues information on the status of GPS through NOTAMs. You may not depart.
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Flight Training Central
DECEMBER 13, 2024
You must receive an additional ATC clearance to leave your current altitude at FL290 and begin a descent to cross STELA at 11,000 feet. While reviewing NOTAMs before a flight you notice that GPS operations are noted as UNRELIABLE or MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE for your route of flight.
Fear of Landing
MARCH 21, 2025
As Philippe explained in the comments of my initial piece: Im typed in the CRJ and Ill have to correct myself regarding my last comment, as Ive just read it up in the OM-B: While only RAs are inhibited below 1000, TAs are inhibited below 400 in descent (and 600 in climb). Additionally, TAs are not created for targets below 380.
Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. Any NOTAMS applicable? Recall that we must remain at or above MDA until we are in a normal position to perform a normal rate of descent to landing. We also benefit from the latest weather updates.
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.
AV Web
JANUARY 8, 2025
Check Notams and call the FBO or airport manager if there are any questions. A 500-fpm descent from 10,000 feet to a sea-level airport takes 20 minutes. Bonuses include an on-field restaurant, crew car availability and proximity to a town or community. Nothing worse than making a fuel stop only to find the airport doesnt have fuel!
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