Pilot Institute
MARCH 19, 2025
So, you will want to know what the air and prevailing weather conditions are doing. You will want detailed and accurate weather information. Key Takeaways A METAR is a standardized aviation weather report for a specific airport. Pilots use METARs for flight safety, runway selection, and weather planning. What Is a METAR?
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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Flight Training Central
MARCH 31, 2025
If a NOTAM indicates part of the lighting system is out of service, refer to the inoperative components table to make adjustments to the landing minimums. Now let’s take a look at the approach lighting systems you are likely to encounter and see what they may look like in a variety of weather conditions.
Northstar VFR
MAY 2, 2024
Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. When making your go/ no-go decision, it is important to observe current weather and trending weather along the entire route of flight. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay
Northstar VFR
MAY 16, 2024
By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Technology in aviation has advanced tremendously since the early days of flying, but one thing has not changed: the weather. Perhaps one of the reasons is that the abundance of weather products available on the internet, TV, handbooks , etc. You should have your personal weather minimums written down.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Or, sadly, too many pilots’ final decision: “The weather is really marginal, but with a little luck, I should be able to make it.” They read the NOTAMs “before” they take off into the wild blue yonder. Some of the questions we might ask ourselves are, “Just because I am legally current , am I also competent?”
Pilot Institute
MAY 25, 2024
NOTAMs can be confusing and complicated to read. But you could find yourself in serious trouble if you don’t check NOTAMs before you take off. Luckily, you don’t have to stay puzzled by NOTAMs. This article breaks down each type of NOTAM, how to understand them, and where to find them. In the U.S.,
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