Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

” This is especially common when flying in IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) —like clouds or fog—when you can’t see outside. Fix it: Trust your instruments, not your body. As the aircraft loses lift, pulling back tightens the turn, causing a deadly spiral toward the ground. Why is this a big deal?

Runway 52

Runway Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Airplanes 52

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JULY 11, 2024

We spent some time in instrument meteorological conditions over Vermont. This meant that there would be no getting into Sodus unless the ceiling lifted. Indeed, it did improve from low IFR to IFR conditions with a 500 foot ceiling by the time we reached Syracuse. Still IFR, but barely.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

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AUGUST 13, 2023

A Dunkin' in Jasper, GA made for makeshift flight planning space as we waited on fog to lift at Pickens County Airport. The weather was visibly lifting and he assured them that their chartered aircraft would return. I cooked eggs for breakfast to keep them from going to waste. I absolutely hate wasting food. Almost home.

Approach 52

Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Reducing the flaps all at once will result in a large loss of lift, which can cause the aircraft to settle on the runway or stall. 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.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

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JANUARY 25, 2025

As Warrior 481 lifted us to a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, the first hint of the sunrise came in the form of a massive fireball turned vermillion by miles of low haze between us and the horizon. hours in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). In total, I logged about 0.1

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68