Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

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

APRIL 29, 2024

A pit stop at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (KCRE) was planned, and after a weather briefing, I filed an IFR flight plan. The Mooney is well-equipped for weather avoidance as it is equipped with a sophisticated spheric lighting detector. After a few attempts, Unicom finally answered with a yes, the Saratoga is at the gas pump.

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Descent Approach Weather Runway 71

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. How is the weather developing? What is the best IFR route and which approach can I expect? Call the controller or a flight service specialist.

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

ABEAM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Weather was good along the way but the closer we got to our destination, the worse the weather below. At Shefferville , the weather was really bad in rain and landed via the RNP runway 17… the airport was completely empty ! We also checked the weather and saw that we could expect CBs and thunderstorms along our way.

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Weather Runway Airplanes Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

When I tuned the AWOS (automated weather observation system) at Saratoga Springs, the transmitter broadcast a repeating statement about the AWOS being unavailable. (We We learned the next day that a circuit breaker for the weather sensing instrumentation tripped, but the transmitter still worked. Ground team!

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

Note here the base leg, which is a common point to join the pattern ready for the turn to final approach and the runway. He described the weather as a beautiful day to fly; a perfect day. The gyroplane was on the base leg, approaching the runway from the south. However, this was his first time flying at an event.

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Runway Cockpit Pilot Final Approach 88

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). AWOS – an acronym for Automated Weather Observation System. It is an airport weather package that provides real-time reporting on airport weather conditions. AOG – Aircraft On Ground.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing. You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 64

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

This is the area of Rossio Santa Maria Maior The view is absolutely stunning especially in good weather. Although the weather looks good, it was also another windy day. The weather in London was gloomy as always and we did encounter some light ones but it wasn't as bad as my previous flight. Goodbye Lisbon, until next time!

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Weather Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I checked the weather by phone and was assured it would be great CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) with 2-3-knot winds from 090 degrees. It dawned on me what probably happened on my final approach. I checked the airplane’s logbook and saw it had not flown for several days. He again asked me not to mention the day’s events.

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Runway Threshold Approach Final Approach 66

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Say you are approaching the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport from the south in a Cessna 12345 and want to make a full stop landing. You check the weather, get information Charlie, and then tune up tower frequency. Consider what calls might come up given the route of flight and the types of airspace and weather it might pass through.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Fear of Landing

JUNE 14, 2024

The aircraft was filled to full fuel and the pilot’s departure and flight to Murwillumbah was uneventful until the final approach to Murwillumbah. That day, the weather was clear with light wind. With a temperature of 26-27°C and dew point at 16.7, there was a high likelihood of carburettor icing.

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Threshold Runway Approach Pilot 63

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

One thing I won't miss is the dreadful weather. We were on final approach into Bengaluru Airport. Here we are, we were parked at the terminal which means one thing, we would be disembarking by the aerobridge connected to the terminal, convenient especially in rainy weather. The view of Mumbai Airport after departure.

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Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline 59

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a low-visibility approach through dense fog. During the final approach, the pilot reduced engine throttles to manage airspeed and align with the Instrument Landing System glideslope. A fire broke out, resulting in a total loss of the aircraft.

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Wind Shear Instrument Landing System Final Approach Runway 274

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

I have tried to wait out a storm only to watch a bigger and badder one to move in and the overall weather situation getting worse. We should make more pro-active use of our radios to warn other aviators of threatening weather. They are also not limited to summer soaring weather. Are dry microbursts really invisible?

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Wind Shear Runway AGL Lift 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The instructor wrote, “As far as my proficiency with the existing weather conditions, I was comfortable, current, and proficient. The scenario was that the pilot was returning due to weather. Although the traffic pattern was otherwise normal, the base leg was to the end of the runway, with no provision for final approach.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 66

Air Facts

MAY 20, 2024

The dispatch office reviewed the weather and winds, alternate airport forecasts, and our route of flight over the Pacific ocean for our flight back to Los Angeles. After a short run in the morning, and lunch at the hotel, we boarded the crew bus in the afternoon and headed to Narita International Airport. ” He was right.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Approach Descent 67

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I won't blame the airline for the delay as aircraft and weather issue are beyond their control. The weather at Penang was quite nice. Some weather along the way but we managed to avoid them. December is quite common for bad weather as it is considered the monsoon period. The taxi to the runway took around 5 minutes.

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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

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). Have the winds changed since your departure weather briefing? Preparing Your Approach Decide if you want to use the crab or the sideslip approach.

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Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

After take off, there was some bumps especially flying through the clouds but once we were out of Greece, the weather improved and for the rest of the flight, it was smooth. Window view (Take off to Landing) Look at the golden livery on the engine, it is absolutely gorgeous especially in good weather. Raindrops started dropping!

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Weather Runway Cabin Crew Airlines 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

Kristy and I ended our first visit in 2016 prematurely due to ominous movement on a weather map. She had the students flying left handed patterns and directed me to enter on a right downwind where she expertly sequenced us into the conga line of piston aircraft queued up on final approach.

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. Finally we reached the threshold and we were on our way.

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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

I did a check on the weather and I noticed how windy the condition is at Lisbon so one thing for sure, this was probably a bumpy flight. Once we were on our way, we encountered some expected turbulence especially flying through the clouds but once we reached our assigned flight level, it was smooth all the way until we were on final approach.

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Turbulence Runway Narrow-Body Aircraft Airlines 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. What speed on final approach?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 70

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Let’s say that there is a major city served by most airlines that is also a fortress hub for a major airline and that that airport is in the first day of recovery from a very serious weather event like a 10-year winter blizzard or hurricane. Meanwhile, the tower controllers have several aircraft on or near final approach.

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Airlines Airline Airplanes Clearance 105

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG. Somehow this view reminds me of my Jetsmart's A320 takeoff at Santiago Airport. Beautiful, isn't it? During our cruising, we witnessed the sun disappearing. Not long after, we started our descent. Welcome to Thessaloniki!

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Runway Descent Turbulence Airlines 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

However, a forecast for low IFR weather in that part of Maine led us to cancel it. I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. Still the better part of an hour away from home, weather conditions were concerning.

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Approach Ceiling Weather Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 10, 2024

On final approach to LHR runway 27 Left. It was certainly a great day for flying, the weather on route was excellent. The weather at London was certainly gloomy but at least I had a good view of the city before landing. The moving map with the flight information is actually not bad. This is one of the movies I watched.

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Cabin Crew Airlines Airline Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The captain came to do the announcement and reported fine weather for most parts of the journey except around Singapore where it would be slightly bumpy during the descent. The weather was better than my previous flight. Finally out of the clouds and at this point, we were making our 2nd attempt to land at SIN airport.

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Airlines Airline Runway Cabin Crew 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, he mentioned that there was turbulence along the way, not a surprise especially June to October period is usually the typhoon season and bad weather is quite common. I wonder whether was it because of the bad weather on route that caused us to push back late. The weather at Singapore at that time was pleasant.

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Airlines Airline Turbulence Weather 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 15, 2024

Introduction I wasn't looking forward to going home as I thoroughly enjoyed myself in London especially the cooler weather and more exciting places to visit compared to my country. We were on final approach onto runway 02L, greeted by the familar sighting of the Eastern part of Singapore.

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Runway Airlines Airline Final Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

This year, a promising weather forecast featuring high freezing levels (expected to be 9,000+ feet) led to a decision to fly myself. The day before departure, satisfied that days of consistent weather forecasts reasonably assured a successful flight, I cancelled the rental car reservation. So that was of no help to me.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 97

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Rolling down the runway in this gloomy weather. The flaps are all out this means one thing, we are on final approach. At this time, we started descending. Window shot photos Goodbye Boston and U.S! Thanks for the memories. This is the aircraft I was supposed to fly on, N829MH. The ride was smooth, hardly any bumps so far.

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Airlines Airline Runway Tarmac 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 4, 2024

During the flight, I used flightradar24 to check on the weather and our flight progress. Good weather sometimes give you beautiful view like this. At this point we were close to our final approach to FRA airport. I managed to catch up on 4 movies which I missed when they were released at the cinema.

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Airlines Airline Runway Weather 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The trap comes in the feeling of supreme IFR proficiency after the checkride with the possibility that not much experience has been gained in the cross-country environment; managing weather, planning for alternates, communicating with ATC or dealing with equipment malfunctions.

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Checkride Weather Flight Deck Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

At this point, the flight was smooth thanks to the good weather. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 31L. Off we go, I enjoyed some view of Sao Paulo before settling in. Many hours later, we started our descent into New York. We landed smoothly on runway 31L. Welcome back to the U.S!

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Airlines Airline Runway Final Approach 52