Air Facts

DECEMBER 30, 2024

I encountered unexpected headwinds to start, slowing my groundspeed down to 75 knots at times. Landing in Moriarty was somewhat odd and memorable, as I was expecting a busy airport with its long runways and did not encounter a single soul. Additionally, the needle on my altimeter at one point was swinging through 500 increments!

Weather 98

Weather Approach VFR On Top Knot 98

iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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Pilot 52

Pilot Altimeter Weather NOTAMs 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Next you look at NOTAM’s once again and notice that Runways 8R and 26L are closed. And a quick check of the ATIS on your trusty Sporty’s handheld VHF radio reveals that Runways 35 is currently in use. Assuming the mighty Warrior can produce a groundspeed of 90 knots, you take that number, divide it by 60, and you’ll end up with 1.5.

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. I would then level off, slow down, dirty up, run a tight circle to land on the opposing runway. The approach end of runway 24 came into view, followed by the rest of the airport as we entered the left downwind to runway 6.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98