Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. While it is particularly useful in low visibility or poor weather conditions, it is not limited to such situations. Air travel would be significantly reduced if aircraft were limited to landing only when the weather was perfect. Lets learn more about this system!

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 5, 2024

Top 10 aviation weather apps for pilots iPad Pilot News Checking the weather before flight has always been one of the most popular uses for the iPad. Searching for “weather” in the App Store will return a flood of apps, many of dubious value. Station Weather. But which app to use? Get the app here.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 1, 2025

Besides validating the thin delta wing principle, the XF-92A played a major role in supporting the development of the Convair F-102A interceptor, the Air Forces first attempt at an all-weather, supersonic interceptor. feet high at the tip of the vertical stabilizer. feet long, had a 31.3-foot foot wingspan, and was 17.5

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

These forces must work in harmony to maintain flight stability. Weather Assessment Weather conditions significantly impact flight safety. Before flying, you need to evaluate wind speeds, visibility, and potential weather changes. Youll gain the skills needed to navigate varying weather conditions confidently.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. Left downwind on a blustery day with live weather actually shows a virga burst over the field, with local winds gusting 36 knots, making for some extreme conditions in such a tight canyon.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Size: Smaller drones are easier to transport and often ideal for beginners, while larger drones tend to have better stability and wind resistance. Look for a weather-resistant option for extra protection. When selecting a drone, consider the following factors. Nanuk is one of my favorite brands.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

How to Avoid It: Dedicate at least a few hours per week to studying airspace, weather, and flight regulations. Weather delays disrupt planned lessons. If weather delays flights, use a simulator or review ground materials to stay sharp. Why It Happens: Nervousness and lack of trust in the aircrafts stability.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

This speed is achieved under optimal conditions, with a light load and calm weather. Several factors can influence cruising speeds, including altitude, aircraft weight, and weather conditions. Weather Conditions Weather conditions, particularly wind and temperature, have a significant impact on the Cessna 172’s speed.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 14, 2025

PRESS RELEASE P rogressive, Proven, Professional: A completely new cockpit, innovative safety functions such as Autoland, Smart Glide and Electronic Stability, plus a new interior finishes and color schemes. The weather radar features a new and larger antenna to provide even greater situational awareness in the cockpit.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These figures are vital for the crew to be able to calculate the actual take-off speed of the airplane in the prevailing weather conditions (as we’ll see later). This data can then also be loaded into the aircraft’s flight management system for aircraft performance calculations.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2024

Before the first flight, the pilots saw that the weather conditions at Lihue Airport were bad (poor visibility, thunderstorms, strong winds, etc.), Once the situation stabilized, the pilots first entered a holding pattern, and then made the decision to return to Honolulu, where the plane landed just under 85 minutes after it first departed.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers. The planes did see combat, however.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 2, 2025

Competitive Salary and Benefits Financial stability is a critical factor in any career change, and aviation delivers a compelling proposition. Each flight brings variety: navigating shifting weather patterns, landing at new airports, or perfecting the art of a smooth touchdown.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Regulations: 15 to 25 percent Airspace and requirements: 15 to 25 percent Weather: 11 to 16 percent Loading and performance: 7 to 11 percent Operations: 35 to 45 percent FAA Part 107 Test Cost The cost of the Part 107 exam is $175, which you pay to the testing center when you schedule a date, time, and location for the exam.

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Fear of Landing

JANUARY 10, 2025

The upgraded turboprop engines have been placed closer to the fuselage, with winglets added to improve the directional stability caused by the repositioning of the engines. The CL-415 has an updated cockpit, improvements to the aerodynamics and an updated water-release system.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

The weather was clear. The flight plan referenced the current weather, specifically noting a westerly wind at 15 knots at 5,000 feet above mean sea level, with gusts up to 25 knots at higher altitudes. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

(National Museum of the US Navy) As night fell over the Jersey shore, the USS Akron cut a path through thick fog and severe weather, unknowingly flying into a violent stormfront. In the midst of the storm, the weakened ring’s structure failed as the result of a wind shear, and the upper vertical stabilizer was torn from the airship.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

Tips Stability First: Ensure the aircrafts stability and trim are set before entering the maneuver. AWOS and ASOS AWOS and ASOS systems provide continuous weather updates, including wind direction and speed. The shallowest bank is required as you face directly into the wind.

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Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. A proactive policy may very well be to prohibit night circling approaches Weather updates? No later than). What are the criteria for a Missed Approach Command?

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground.

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Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

The provision of stabilizer floats at the ends of each wing, which could be retracted for streamlined flight, added to the design’s efficiency. The crew stayed in the lifeboats overnight, as a further rescue attempt was once again hampered by nightfall and poor weather. The aircraft eventually sank (where it remains to this day).

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It is true that students need to gain experience by flying in less-than-perfect conditions, but it needs to be a gradual growth process, with notes made of each flight’s weather status in the student record. As far as steep turns go, practice makes perfect, taking care to stabilize on the proper attitude. Why Can’t I…?

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Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 88

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In aviation, staying ahead of the weather is a must. When weather conditions shift unexpectedly, that’s when a SPECI report comes in. A SPECI (or Special Report) offers a quick weather update between the routine METARs. Let’s explore how SPECIs are going to help you plan around unexpected weather twists.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. There was no real way of testing the stability of everything that high up.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

With clear skies, minimal weather disruptions, and a training-friendly airspace, its perfect for beginners. Favorable Weather Conditions When learning to fly, consistency is everything. Frequent weather disruptions can slow down progress, leading to delays in earning your license. Lets get you in the air!

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Ground school is where youll learn the theory behind flyingeverything from aerodynamics to flight regulations and weather patterns. Meteorology : Weather plays a huge role in aviation safety. In ground school, you’ll get a solid understanding of how different weather patterns affect flight.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

That’s because each one assists you in navigating to the runway based on the weather and your aircraft equipment. The VNAV calculates the descent path based on many factors, such as aircraft performance, approach rules, weather conditions, and the aircraft’s weight. Better weather conditions. Reduced pilot workload.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds and a maximum gross weight that ensures stability, this aircraft is robust enough to handle a variety of flying conditions. Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Managing these elements requires continuous adjustments by the pilot to maintain stability and control. Anti-torque pedals manage the tail rotor’s thrust, countering the main rotor’s torque to maintain directional control and stability. Coordinating these controls demands continuous input and attentiveness from the pilot.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

We flew in pursuit of good weather and photo backdrops not browned by the seasons, and headed south—nearly straight south—from Maryland to Florida by way of Hilton Head, South Carolina. Jeppesen ChartView, SiriusXM weather and audio, and Garmin Pilot come along for the ride too.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 29, 2024

The next weather phenomenon to consider is thermals. The type of clouds, particularly whether they’re cumulus or stratus, is a good indicator of the stability of the air aloft. And stability is what we’re really talking about with most turbulence. Ever flown over a large, paved parking lot?

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World Airline News

MAY 30, 2024

Assigned pilots and inflight crewmembers will begin and end trips in San Juan, allowing JetBlue to further diversify its crew’s geography to better recover during irregular operations, such as severe weather. Currently, JetBlue crew bases include Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Newark, New York City, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Image: 963398.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

There is also the ever-changing threat of the weather. Not surprisingly, inclement weather causes nearly a quarter of all drone crashes. the effects of weather, maintenance, and preflight inspection procedures, operating at night, emergency procedures, and more. Pilots can misjudge distances or bank a curve too hard.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Perhaps those thoughts include dealing with inclement weather, or even icing conditions. Instrument flying certification and skills can be something that a pilot can use even on good VFR weather flying days. You can file and operate “IFR” even on good weather days. But this isn’t how it has to be. What can be bad about that?

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Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Favorable Weather Conditions Scottsdale offers some of the best flying conditions in the country. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, training delays due to bad weather are rare. Unlike other regions where rain, snow, or heavy winds frequently interrupt flight schedules, Scottsdale provides the stability students need.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 7, 2025

In 2024, SWISS operated over 9% more flights than the previous year and its average punctuality rose to 65%, despite challenges posed by airspace closures due to geo-political tensions, air traffic control challenges, and weather-related operational restrictions.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It is true that students need to gain experience by flying in less-than-perfect conditions, but it needs to be a gradual growth process, with notes made of each flight’s weather status in the student record. As far as steep turns go, practice makes perfect, taking care to stabilize on the proper attitude. Why Can’t I…?

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