Flight Training Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

As winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to understand how the cold weather will not only affect the aircraft performance but also your preflight and weather planning. Use this quiz to test your cold-weather flying knowledge. What type of weather is forecast for the area to the northeast of area D?

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Weather Camber Lift NOTAMs 105

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

I n 1997 the worst runway incursion in aviation history occurred in foggy weather on the island of Tenerife when a KLM 747 began a takeoff with a lost Pan American 747 on the runway. Review applicable NOTAMs and the current ATIS for closures, construction, and unusual airfield activities. Weather might be a factor.

Runway 52

Runway Clearance Approach Pilot 52

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. When flying through a high-pressure weather system, the same volume of air contains more molecules. The opposite is true for low-pressure weather systems.

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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

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. In some cases, the cloud may circle the Earth. Karsten Shein is cofounder of 2DegreesC.org.

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Pitot Tube Weather Pilot NOTAMs 40

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Answer: When looking at the surface analysis chart issued every three hours by meteorologists at the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), you may have seen a tan dashed line with a label “OUTFLOW BNDRY” nearby. READ MORE: How Do You Check NOTAMs? Crescent-shaped convective outflow boundary as detected on NEXRAD Doppler weather radar.

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Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Knot 114

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

It helps you evaluate the weather, terrain, and airspace ahead. When it comes to the environment, such as bad weather or tough terrain, you can adjust your route, delay your trip, or cancel altogether. Factors like weight and balance, fuel levels, and even weather all play a role in performance.

Weather 52

Weather NOTAMs Pilot Center of Gravity 52