Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. 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.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

Icing: Ice buildup can reduce lift and increase drag. Terrain and NOTAMs Weather isnt the only thing you have to consider. On top of that, you should always check NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) before your flight. What do NOTAMs do? Which aspects of the weather should you watch out for?

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Weather NOTAMs Pilot Center of Gravity 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. A bounce or skip is likely if the aircraft lands while the wing is generating significant lift. Look at the airport layout and determine the winds in relation to the available runways.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

The rest is just lift, drag, thrust, weather, and navigation. Read the NOTAMs! Of course, he had spent several hours in the Everglades waiting to be rescued from the alligators, so I was sympathetic. The decision to make this type of tripwhere there is significant overwater flyingis the single hardest step. Oh, and some money.

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Flight Plan Weather True Airspeed Airplanes 72