AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.

Payload 105

Payload Airplanes Approach Descent 105

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Your shift will begin with you gathering the current and forecasted weather for the day. The weather is used to plan the route, calculate the cruising altitude, and more.

Weather 52

Weather Center of Gravity Federal Aviation Regulations Turbulence 52

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). AWOS – an acronym for Automated Weather Observation System. It is an airport weather package that provides real-time reporting on airport weather conditions. NOTAM – NOTice to AirMen.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52