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. Refer to figure 34.)

Clearance 97

Clearance NOTAMs VOR Descent 97

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? 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. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance.

Clearance 98

Clearance VOR NOTAMs Descent 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The landing minimums section includes: Minimum descent altitudes. Preflight Planning Some pilots believe an approach briefing means skimming the chart right before descent. Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. Use the weather (along with the NOTAMs) to ensure your chosen approach is still the best choice.

Approach 52

Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Thinking we could be on fire, we initiated a 7000-fpm descent. Little thought is given to the fact that a 7000-fpm descent will fog the windows. We had checked weather, Notams, and everything else, and all seemed good. Later, YFB Twr/Wx said that an ice storm had knocked out both NDBs and that no Notam was ever issued.

Pilot 40

Pilot Runway NOTAMs TWR 40

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

West of the Geneseo VOR, I passed high above Silver Lake and the gorge in Letchworth State Park. The latter explained why the runway lights were NOTAMed out of service.) Fortunately, the clearance was a simple one that morning because I was absurdly tongue tied while talking to Rochester.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82