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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Pitot Tube Altimeter Airplanes Descent 97

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

General Aviation to the rescue! Even slowed by a 25 knot headwind, the airplane still saved time. From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

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OCTOBER 28, 2023

Located directly on the Hudson River roughly thirty miles north of New York City, Sleepy Hollow is easily accessed by General Aviation and seven Williamson Flying Club members planned a Halloween pilgrimage there to follow the trail of the Headless Horseman. We flew at 7,000 feet with as much as a 30 knot tailwind.

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Clearance Knot Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Yet, statistics show that go-arounds are among the riskiest maneuvers in general aviation. The aircraft was 44 knots higher than its target landing speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52