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Weather Map Resources: Graphical Forecasts for Aviation

Learn to Fly

Pilots are one of the most weather-informed groups in the world. The aviation industry has recognized this, and they make many resources available for pilots, from continual broadcasts from airports that include the weather to online treasure troves of weather data. Figure 1: The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) home page.

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Navigating Weather Challenges: A Guide for Single-Engine Pilots

CFI Academy

Mastering Weather Challenges in Single-Engine Flight Flying a single-engine aircraft can be a thrilling experience, but it comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when facing unpredictable weather conditions. Emergency Procedures for Weather-Related Issues Despite careful planning, weather surprises can still occur.

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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

Unexpected issues like engine trouble or bad weather make routine flights a handful. VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves situational awareness, all for free. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. What is Flight Following?

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. ADS-B provides real-time traffic information and almost-live NEXRAD radar and weather data. Cherokee Six instrument panel Like my airline job, I fly nearly paperless using an iPad Mini and the ForeFlight app for navigation charts.

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Sweet Dreams

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This year, a promising weather forecast featuring high freezing levels (expected to be 9,000+ feet) led to a decision to fly myself. April 17: High Altitude Lunch Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 17 Apr 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - PNE (Philadelphia, PA) 2.6 So that was of no help to me.

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How to Brief an Instrument Approach (Step-by-Step)

Pilot Institute

Instrument flying is all about mentally staying ahead of the aircraft. The approach procedure is often the most complicated part of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The best way to prepare for an approach is to review the charts during your pre-flight. Get the destination weather as soon as possible.