iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. But if I was going VFR over strange territory, I would want lots more than 1,000 feet agl.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I cursed my decision to depart in developing low weather, but the only choice now was to press on through the crud, dodging cellular towers lining the highway. The conditions were a mile of visibility and about 500 feet of ragged ceiling, barely enough to maintain orientation by landmarks passing below. We were out of options.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Often, turbulence is the harbinger of mountain waves, not the ideal ceiling—and visibility unlimited—day. FAA weather charts can help for higher altitudes but when just a few thousand feet agl, they may be less useful. Great Falls weather is fair and warm. It was all about the interaction of weather and terrain.

Turbulence

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

What’s the difference between VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR weather? These four categories of flight classify four separate weather conditions. Each is defined by varying ceilings and visibility. IFR = Ceilings between 500’ and 999’ AGL and/or visibility between 1 and 3 miles.

Instrument Flight Rules

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. 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. At what AGL altitude will the aircraft be in a stable/configured condition? (No

Approach

Flight Training Central

JULY 1, 2024

Since Class “E” airspace is basically “everywhere”, most of the focus is placed on identifying the ceiling and floor of the airspace. Class E airspace rarely goes all the way to the surface, and in non-mountainous terrain, the floor of Class E airspace is typically 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL.

AGL

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 4, 2023

For at least 1 hour before and for 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, the ceiling will be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation and the visibility will be at least 3 statute miles. Ideally, you should plan for an alternate when the weather is above those minima if you believe the weather is unstable and may deteriorate.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I cursed my decision to depart in developing low weather, but the only choice now was to press on through the crud, dodging cellular towers lining the highway. The conditions were a mile of visibility and about 500 feet of ragged ceiling, barely enough to maintain orientation by landmarks passing below. We were out of options.

Weather

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The en route weather is IMC. the ILS approach can be credited regardless of actual weather if you are issued an IFR clearance. For any flight above an altitude of 1,200 feet AGL, when the visibility is less than 3 miles. When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions? When operating in class E airspace.

Instrument Flight Rules

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.

Altimeter

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

There is a forecast for low ceilings at your destination, but there are two RNAV approaches including an LPV. As you approach Mc Alester, the weather is barely above approach minimums. Divert to Stigler (KGZL) with LPV approaches to 250' AGL. Land, refuel, and come back to McAlester (KMLC) with full fuel. Refuel there.

Approach

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 18, 2024

What are the minimum weather conditions required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace? 3 miles flight visibility; 500' below, 1,000' above and 2,000' horizontally from clouds 1 mile flight visibility and clear of clouds 1 mile flight visibility and a 1,000-foot ceiling Correct! Refer to Figure 71, area 1.)

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 9, 2024

Approaching their destination, the pilot asked Memphis Center ATC for an airport weather report. Ran into weather. The pilot requested weather reports for Paragould (KPGR) and Jonesboro (KJBR) airports. There was VFR weather to the west, so they turned right, climbed up to 4,000 feet, and headed west. Can’t see anything.”

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 9, 2024

Approaching their destination, the pilot asked Memphis Center ATC for an airport weather report. Ran into weather. The pilot requested weather reports for Paragould (KPGR) and Jonesboro (KJBR) airports. There was VFR weather to the west, so they turned right, climbed up to 4,000 feet, and headed west. Can’t see anything.”

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Scenario 3: VFR into IFR If you read the accident reports the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) compiles, you will notice a lot are attributed in part to the pilot’s decision to continue VFR into deteriorating weather. In the ATD the scenario begins by having the pilot check the weather before takeoff. What could go wrong?

Crosswind

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

While accidents might result from dangerous weather, poor fuel management, or hastily overlooked maintenance issues, an underlying root cause may be a pilot falling prey to these situations due to a laser focus on completing the mission in spite of circumstances that make flying unwise.

Ceiling

Learn to Fly

MARCH 12, 2024

These “aviation routine weather reports” provide pilots with an accurate depiction of current weather conditions at an airport. Different sources will tell you this comes from METeorological Aerodrome Report, Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report, Meteorological Terminal Air Report, or Meteorological Airfield Report.

Weather

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. Although Class B airspace has a typical ceiling of 10,000 feet MSL, exceptions exist.

Clearance

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. Service Ceiling: 17,500 ft. ISA: 1,169 nm; 11.3

Pilot

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Be sure to verify weather conditions before your operation, and be vigilant for low-flying aircraft LAANC authorizations are for operations in controlled airspace.

Air Traffic Control

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Weather reporting at the destination isnt required so long as some reliable source says theres at least 1000-foot ceilings and three miles visibly. As much as you might want to cancel IFR in the air so the next aircraft can get in behind you, its a violation of 91.155 if you cant maintain VFR, or the ceiling is less than 1000 AGL.

Approach

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Weather reporting at the destination isnt required so long as some reliable source says theres at least 1000-foot ceilings and three miles visibly. As much as you might want to cancel IFR in the air so the next aircraft can get in behind you, its a violation of 91.155 if you cant maintain VFR, or the ceiling is less than 1000 AGL.

Approach

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

A pit stop at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (KCRE) was planned, and after a weather briefing, I filed an IFR flight plan. The Mooney is well-equipped for weather avoidance as it is equipped with a sophisticated spheric lighting detector. KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility.

Descent

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I checked the weather by phone and was assured it would be great CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) with 2-3-knot winds from 090 degrees. With nothing to lose, at a little over 1,000 feet agl, I started a turn to the left, looking for a place to land. I was to be the first to fly it since the checkup.

Threshold