Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Flight training doesn’t need to stop in the winter though; in fact the colder months provide some great opportunities to expand your knowledge on weather and aircraft operations in less than ideal conditions. Most modern training airplanes provide a comfortable, warm cabin up in the air, even as the temperature approaches 0° F outside.

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Weather Runway Airplanes NOTAMs 52

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.

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VOR Final Approach Approach NDB 59

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The briefing information section contains the most important elements of the approach, including: NAVAID and communications frequencies. Final approach course. Approach notes. Missed approach procedures. The plan view shows a top-down look at the approach path and includes: Courses and radials.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

iPad Pilot News

MAY 31, 2024

Where can you find the takeoff weather minimums for an airport? At the top of any FAA approach chart for that airport. In the Weather section of the Airports screen. After loading a full approach procedure on the Maps screen, ATC advises that you should now expect vectors to intercept the final approach course.

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Final Approach Approach Flight Plan NOTAMs 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. A circling approach is a high-risk, low frequency event that it MUST be briefed. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. Any NOTAMS applicable? What speed on final approach?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

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. Note here the base leg, which is a common point to join the pattern ready for the turn to final approach and the runway.

Runway 96

Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 96

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

But don’t hang up your headset just because the weather isn’t perfect. Use weather forecast charts, METARs, and Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs). However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. Have the winds changed since your departure weather briefing? Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots.

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Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52