Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Runway visual range (RVR) under 2,400 feet triggers a SPECI, and another is issued if it rises to 2,400 feet or more within 10 minutes. Well, these events can quickly affect visibility or runway conditions so much that they call for a special report. Runway visual range (RVR). Let’s look at each weather condition. Visibility.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

During this period, no slots will be available at CDG, ORY, or BVA from 15:30 UTC and 22:00 UTC French CAA will have to close Parisian airspace between 7 p.m. Note: The sample allocations for runways might undergo changes for the Olympic games. Runway Traffic Periods: Green Period: For regular traffic. 2023, August 26).

Runway 52

Runway Fixed Base Operator UTC Clearance 52

Learn to Fly

MARCH 12, 2024

The last four digits are the time of the METAR/SPECI, which is always given in coordinated universal time (UTC). A “Z” is appended to the end of the time to denote the time is given in Zulu time (UTC) as opposed to local time. RVR is the distance a pilot can see down the runway in a moving aircraft. Now we get to the weather.

Weather 40

Weather Knot UTC Ceiling 40

Universal Weather

JUNE 8, 2023

Operational Restrictions at LFPB During Air Show During the Air Show period, there will be airport and runway closures from time to time, for demo flight purposes. Both provide full service GA support, however, LFPT has just a 5,541-foot runway. Pontoise (LFPT) is located just 20 miles from LFPB.

Fixed Base Operator 52

Fixed Base Operator UTC Runway Pilot 52

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 25, 2024

#J28243 took off from Baku at 03:55 UTC time and was flying to Grozny.

Jet 127

Jet Descent Airline Airlines 127

AeroSavvy

JANUARY 16, 2024

If I see a yellow light, I need to take a close look at winds and runway alignment before driving to the hangar. They all follow the same format. I chose the default setting of 15 knots because the max demonstrated crosswind component of our Cherokee Six is 17 knots.

Weather 52

Weather Ceiling Knot Visual Flight Rules 52

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the time, the pilot had informed air traffic control that the plane would begin a holding pattern, while waiting for runway clearance in Nome. Based on the last data transmitted, the plane had lost some altitude and speed, before disappearing from radar. The weather conditions werent good, with heavy snow and limited visibility.

UTC 97

UTC Clearance Air Traffic Control Weather 97

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the time, the pilot had informed air traffic controllers that the plane would begin a holding pattern, while waiting for runway clearance in Nome. However, there was no further indication of an emergency. The Caravan is a popular aircraft used for service in remote areas, and it has a single engine.

UTC 117

UTC Clearance Air Traffic Control Runway 117

Fear of Landing

MAY 17, 2024

Zürich Airport has six runways (10/28, 14/32 and 16/34). Generally speaking, during the day with calm winds, runway 14 is used for arrivals and runway 28 is used for departures. However, when there are strong (over 8 knot) winds from the west or north, runway 32 is the preferred runway throughout the day, with 34 for heavies.

Knot 52

Knot Runway UTC Cabin Crew 52

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

#J28243 took off from Baku at 03:55 UTC time and was flying to Grozny.

Jet 62

Jet Airline Airlines Descent 62

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 3, 2025

The flight crew requested an NDB approach to Grozny and were cleared for approach to runway 26. This strongly indicated GPS jamming, a tactic frequently used by Russian forces to counter Ukrainian drone operations despite being prohibited under international regulations. However, the flight crew were unable to land due to the thick fog.

Weather 108

Weather Airline Airlines Approach 108

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Flight 5342 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Wichita, Kansas on final approach for runway 33 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). , The collision took place at 20:48 local time (01:48 UTC) and has been reported at less than 200 feet altitude. There were no survivors. Request visual separation.

Air Traffic Control 104

Air Traffic Control Approach UTC Final Approach 104