Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Pilots who miss this question will often select that the jet stream is stronger in the summer perhaps becuase the US typically sees more active weather patterns during this season, but it is, in fact, weaker due to the difference in temperature between the tropics and North America being less extreme in the summer. Refer to figure 34.)

Clearance 96

Clearance NOTAMs VOR Descent 96

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. Transitioning from the TOY VOR is also a heavy line radial along the R-261 and notes that no procedure turn would be needed (NoPT).

VOR 59

VOR Final Approach Approach NDB 59

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. V = enVironment The major environmental component during a preflight check is getting a thorough weather briefing. Is the weather within your personal minimums? Is the weather within your personal minimums?

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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 73

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

The weather can change, and approach equipment can fail. Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. ATIS broadcasts usually include active runways, available approaches, important NOTAMs, and the weather. Get the destination weather as soon as possible. Is the ILS operational?

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

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

Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. For now we are on hold until the weather opens up a bit to allow a safe departure and a better chance at returning if needed. The MOS weather shows rain ending by 8am, we shall see.

Clearance 52

Clearance Weather VOR Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With gusty winds forecast along the eastern seaboard on October 11, I let the weather prognostic chart suggest a different course. West of the Geneseo VOR, I passed high above Silver Lake and the gorge in Letchworth State Park. The latter explained why the runway lights were NOTAMed out of service.)

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 89