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Weather planning with Garmin Pilot: widgets and flight profile

iPad Pilot News

Widgets are essentially data blocks that can be configured to show airport information, including METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, and NOTAMs. So if you want to see how visibility is dropping along your route, slowly drag the slider to the right and watch the METAR move along your route.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. Discover ways to stay proficient with regular practice. However, the wind rarely aligns perfectly with the runway.