Flight Training Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing its lifting capability. Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its lifting capability. To determine runway braking action, consult the: local NOTAM's MU friction value. How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance?

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Weather Camber Lift NOTAMs 105

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. These include lift, propeller thrust, and engine combustion. This increased density increases airflow over the wings, generating more lift. Fewer air molecules result in less dense air, which means less lift.

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Check NOTAMs Before departure, check the Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) publication. You might find a NOTAM about your destination’s surface conditions. Don’t depend on NOTAMs to provide up-to-date information on soft field conditions. The sudden loss of lift can cause the wheels to dig into the ground.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

Icing: Ice buildup can reduce lift and increase drag. Terrain and NOTAMs Weather isnt the only thing you have to consider. On top of that, you should always check NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) before your flight. What do NOTAMs do? Which aspects of the weather should you watch out for?

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Weather NOTAMs Pilot Center of Gravity 52

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

When an area of volcanic ash is identified, the responsible VAAC will issue a Volcanic Ash Advisory (VAA), which is disseminated to pilots as a NOTAM or SIGMET via ATC, company network operations centers (NOCs), or weather services. VAACs are responsible for monitoring volcanic activity worldwide and improving forecasts of ash hazards.

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Pitot Tube Weather Pilot NOTAMs 40

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. A bounce or skip is likely if the aircraft lands while the wing is generating significant lift. Look at the airport layout and determine the winds in relation to the available runways. The runway most closely aligned to the expected wind direction will likely be active.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

READ MORE: How Do You Check NOTAMs? It is also possible that the boundary may not have enough lift or moisture to produce clouds. Evaporation of some of the rain cools the downdraft, making it even more dense compared to the surrounding air. Gust fronts are normally seen moving away from weakening thunderstorm cores.

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Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Knot 114