Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. Examples of information that can be communicated by an FSS include weather advisories, traffic advisories, navigational aids, or information from military bases or homeland security. VFR requires minimum weather and visibility conditions.

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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

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines passengers are speaking out after a Boeing 737 MAX 8 descended prematurely during its final approach to Tampa International Airport (TPA) earlier this month.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Airlines 99

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude. A towered airport with an approach control can make this quite easy. When to Start Down?

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Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 54

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 274

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

However, do note that the observation deck can be closed due to bad weather. My ride: JA73NT To be able to enjoy such good weather like this during my time in Japan was a blessing. At this point of time, we were on final approach. The operating hours of this observation deck is 0700 - 2200 daily. Positive climb, gears up!

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Weather Runway Airlines Airline 66

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

a long straight in final approach to the active runway. Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+ Want to learn more about aviation weather theory? Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude. right-quartering headwind.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

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

JUNE 7, 2024

ForeFlight adds wake turbulence alerts iPad Pilot News Datalink weather stole the show when portable ADS-B technology debuted over a decade ago, providing pilots with free in-flight weather imagery in mobile apps like ForeFlight.

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Turbulence Runway Airplanes AGL 98

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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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 97

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Those seated from row 21 and behind were to board first then followed by row 11 to 20 and finally the front row passengers boarded last. For the rest of the flight, the weather was good and we had a smooth landing at Okinawa later, arriving at the airport about 19 minutes ahead of schedule. My ride: JA820A (Photo: K.H

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Turbulence Weather Final Approach Cabin Crew 59

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. Thats why some approach plates dont allow LNAV/VNAV when the weather is too extreme. on the final approach. Some approaches require even stricter accuracy.

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Fly With Stan

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Not every day we get the chance to pass under the rainbow arc just on the final approach. Looks like the autumn is starting here as well, some precipitations will be coming, which is good after all those dry months.

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Final Approach Weather Approach 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The weather in Tokyo was not good as we experienced a good amount of bumps during our descent. Window view photos (Take Off to Landing) (Sorry for the poor quality) At the gate before departure During take off On final approach to Tokyo Haneda On arrival in rainy Tokyo My flight summary Thanks for the ride, JA08XJ!

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Descent 59

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

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. At this point, we were on final approach to runway 20R. My first impression of the crew, they seemed nice and I was looking forward to the flight.

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Airlines Airline Turbulence Runway 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On final approach to SIN. After the engines were started up, we taxied to runway 15 for departure. Another view of KUL airport during take off. At this point of time, we started our descent not long after. We touched down firmly on the ground with the reverse thrust deployed to slow the aircraft down. We parked at terminal 3.

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Runway Descent Airlines Airline 59

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 Clearance Airplanes 105

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. miles from the runway (8.3 At waypoint JOXOX, 2.3

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Approach Runway Descent Air Traffic Control 86

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 98

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Unfortunately, opportunities to get there can be few and often come down to the whimsy of weather. Weather conditions were different this time around, but the critical difference was that The Bear was flying right seat with me. I awoke that morning at 5:00 am and checked weather, squinting at ForeFlight on my phone in the dark.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Proper identification and tracking of VOR radials is essential to flying these approaches. Understanding both traditional and GPS-integrated methods gives you more options in various weather conditions. Consistent instrument scanning and course corrections are required to maintain a precise approach. What Is a VOR Approach?

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

Unfortunately, the pilot informed us about a delay in arrival in Mumbai due to the weather and heavy traffic, so we were placed on holding pattern near Mumbai. After flying through the clouds, we were greeted by the gloomy looking weather but it was a smooth approach and landing to runway 27 of Mumbai airport. Almost there!

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Descent Runway Cabin Crew Weather 102

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

If you learned to fly on glass panels, as so many students do today, transitioning back to the traditional round dials, especially IFR in the weather, is similar to mastering the tailwheel. If you are still listening to the AM baseball and weather on your ADF, its days, at least in the U.S., However, the reverse is not true.

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot 101

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

iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, ForeFlight presents both visual pop-up and aural alerts for runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, TFRs, final approach runway, low altitude, traffic conflicts and more.

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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 NOTAMs Flight Plan 40

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

Photographic Logbook

JULY 14, 2024

Having just returned from Boston four days prior, I was concerned about the weather on Block. due to bad weather. Uplinked weather conditions showed fog and low IFR conditions at Block Island during most of the flight, but the weather improved as forecast during the last hour. The runway is 108 feet above sea level.

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Runway Weather Airplanes Approach 89

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. With a temperature of 1C and a dew point of -1C, the likelihood of serious structural icing on approach was low. There were four crew onboard, two of whom were likely to have been in the jumpseats for repositioning.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Weather It’s a good idea to brief any weather that could make your landing more challenging. An IFR pilot will run the GUMPS checklist before passing the final approach fix. Leading you to become too high and too fast on the approach. Final Approach The last turn will be from base to final.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Final 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

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Airports with precision instrument landing systems (ILS), like Heathrow, often pair PAPI with ILS to provide pilots with extra visual confirmation during approaches, especially in bad weather or at night. Conclusion VASI and PAPI lights help you with your landings.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Before you write this off as some academic debate, remember that most mid-air collisions happen during the day, in good weather, in or near the traffic pattern. In reality it’s neither, but the bigger problem is that most pilots don’t even know what it means.

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Crosswind Airplanes Runway Approach 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This weather phenomenon is called a microburst , one of aviations deadliest threats. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Can More Than One Microburst Occur in the Same Weather System? The flight encountered worsening weather near DFW and adjusted its approach.

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Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

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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Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52