iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

When the NOTAMs layer is enabled on the map, what is the significance of an area highlighted with yellow shading? Yellow graphical NOTAMs indicate an active MOA or Restricted Area. When approaching to land at an airport, how can you display a final approach path aligned with the planned landing runway?

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Final Approach 52

Fear of Landing

MARCH 21, 2025

At the same time, they released an an urgent recommendation report calling for the FAA to close the helicopter route that the military helicopter was following whenever runway 33 is in use. This report shows that the separation between the aviation traffic for runway 33 and helicopters on route 4 was dangerously tight.

Runway 58

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Descent 58

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

These are covered in a 30-page NOTAM (link goes to 2024 version) released each year by the FAA, documenting all of the show-specific guidelines and procedures during the event. The FFZ airfield has a 900-foot grass runway (18/36) and a low-altitude traffic pattern, allowing for spectators to watch the demonstrations of the slower aircraft.

Runway 103

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 103

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

How truly important is this current approach to mission success? When was the last time either pilot (single pilot) performed this exact approach? Any NOTAMS applicable? What is the expected fuel burn? (‘ Betcha is higher than you think ) What, if any, are the additional guidance and expectations for NIGHT circling approaches?

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the last three years, The Bear has expressed great interest in visiting Alton Bay, the only FAA-authorized ice runway in the continental United States. A very brief 2022 season for the ice runway eliminated opportunities to return that year. A NOTAM closing Alton Bay was still active until 7:00 am that morning.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. C) FAF Identification No DME is offered for this approach, but you could use an IFR GPS to help with identification of the final approach fix waypoint at the EAVES LOM.

VOR 59

VOR Final Approach Approach NDB 59

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

There are two primary providers for approach plates: the FAA and Jeppesen. The heading contains the city, state, airport, runway, and approach name. An approach plate has four main sections: Pilot briefing information. Final approach course. Approach notes. Missed approach procedures.

Approach 52

Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52