Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Any NOTAMS applicable? What is the runway lighting? Only accurate within 10 degrees of runway heading). If you choose to fly a Circle-to Land approach to a runway without a VASI or PAPI, you are greatly increasing your vertical flight error path (possibility/probability). The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10.

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get the watch app here. ForeFlight This well-designed app displays airport weather, NOTAMs, communication frequencies, runway information and more. The watch app includes Live Activities in the smart stack to display current flight status. Get the app here.

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Pilot Altimeter Weather NOTAMs 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. Next you look at NOTAM’s once again and notice that Runways 8R and 26L are closed. And a quick check of the ATIS on your trusty Sporty’s handheld VHF radio reveals that Runways 35 is currently in use. feet per minute).

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Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

When the wind is blowing across the runway instead of along it, things get more challenging. A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. However, the wind rarely aligns perfectly with the runway. Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. A runway excursion can quickly follow.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52