Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If theyre blocked, your instruments can give false or no readings. In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), you must rely on instruments, so knowing how to diagnose these issues is critical. In 1996, Aeroperu Flight 603 crashed when static ports were taped over, leading to conflicting instrument readings.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

General Aviation to the rescue! From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness. We also had tickets to the theater in downtown Rochester the afternoon before, with the show expected to end shortly before 5:00 pm.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. They are configurable systems but typically report parameters including barometric pressure, wind speed, temperature, visibility conditions, and precipitation, among others.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These flights, known as General Aviation (GA), have reached historically low accident rates. We’ve done extensive research to compare General Aviation accident rates to driving. Key Takeaways Discover how general aviation safety compares to driving and motorcycling. ” In 2021, they reported over 6.1

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Lets dig into them: Disorientation : Flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training is a very dangerous move. Youd be far less likely to lose control in unexpected situations when you stay proficient.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Yet, statistics show that go-arounds are among the riskiest maneuvers in general aviation. The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night. So, it’s important to use the flight instruments to maintain control.

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JANUARY 25, 2025

The entire morning was a parade of general aviation airplanes swooping low (some lower than others) over the parking area before touching down on the ice. hours in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). I Love a Parade Back at the airport, I did what I always do at fly-ins. I went airplane spotting.

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