Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

We spent some time in instrument meteorological conditions over Vermont. Since we lost our LPV approaches due to obstructions along the final approach course, the downgraded LNAV minimum descent altitude for the approach to runway 28 was 558 feet above the ground. Still IFR, but barely.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

As Warrior 481 lifted us to a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, the first hint of the sunrise came in the form of a massive fireball turned vermillion by miles of low haze between us and the horizon. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. A common situation is if an aircraft is on final approach, and another holding on the runway cannot take off in time. Go-arounds have little margin for error. What Is a Go-Around?

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52