Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

In these locations, windsocks can be the only means of gauging wind conditions. Non-Towered Airports Compared to commercial airports that have tower services, many general aviation airports are uncontrolled. It is your responsibility to evaluate wind conditions before selecting a runway for takeoff or landing.

Knot 98

Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

By far the best and most appropriate way to consider the utilization of visual angle of attack indicators (VAOAI) in general aviation is using the techniques of systems engineering. The system for VAOAI is pretty much all of general aviation and not just the hardware on the airplane.

Final Approach 52

Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 52

Learn to Fly

APRIL 11, 2024

If you’re IFR, can you fly through them without risk of icing, severe turbulence, or storm downdrafts? Wind—Is the direction and speed conducive to the runway alignment at both the departure and arrival airport? Turbulence and Wind Shear—Ironically, it’s often bumpiest when the skies are the clearest.

Weather 40

Weather Wind Shear Turbulence Ceiling 40

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. AIRMETS – Airmans Meteorological Information An AIRMETS is a weather advisory that warns pilots about moderately hazardous conditions like turbulence, icing, and limited visibility. An AIRMET applies to an area of at least 3000 square miles.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52