Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

It climbed about 300 feet above ground level while flying a left traffic pattern back to the runway. Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a postimpact fire ensued. The pilot contacted air traffic control and requested flight following.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 52

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

It climbed about 300 feet above ground level while flying a left traffic pattern back to the runway. Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a post-impact fire ensued. The pilot contacted air traffic control and requested flight following.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 87

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

No Visual References This scenario is particularly true for instrument pilots flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). There are several criteria that must be met for a pilot to descend below Decision Altitude/Decision Height (DA/DH) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on an instrument approach.

Pilot 52

Pilot Wind Shear Instrument Meteorological Conditions Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. Volunteer Air Traffic Control Because of its unique geometry, the Alton Bay Ice Runway requires careful coordination on the ground to avoid conflicts. hours in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Runway 75

Runway Threshold Airplanes Approach 75