iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. Pilots were free to use the system immediately with these new portable receivers, which improved in-flight decision-making almost overnight.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As a relatively new pilot , I had failed to see the bigger picture. As a mountain-bred pilot, I’ve always enjoyed observing the ridges and valleys from on high and low. That day’s flight would be memorable in another way. Our return flight was by a safer, much smoother route. That day was different. We didn’t test it.

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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. At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. We were wheels up around 1:30pm. The IAF was looming closer.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing. A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. If the pilot makes no corrections, the aircraft gets blown off the runway centerline.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 16, 2024

I fly a Rockwell Commander 114B which I flight plan at 14 gph and 140 kts. It turns out that an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Orlando would have cost $1,646.00 (CND with taxes) but going Air Phil is way more fun. Back in the late 90s the FBO at the time (Atlantic) had crew cars for transient pilots. hours flight time.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

My Sonex cruises about 130 mph at this power setting, but headed southeast into the wind I am losing an easy 15 mph on my groundspeed. I make the calls out of the obligation of being a responsible pilot. I stop at the departure end, letting the GRT Mini EFIS finish aligning, double-checking my radio and flight plan are all set.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As a pilot, have you ever had to deviate to an alternate airport? After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. First of all, proper fuel, route and weather planning are key. Was it due to an urgent matter? YZV went down as we landed.

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