Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. Passing through 2,800, the altimeter almost stopped, but finally, at 2,900 we punched through the inversion layer! It got turbulent, and then very turbulent.

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VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Expect poor visibility, increased turbulence, and slippery runway surfaces. Altimeter Setting The altimeter setting gives you pressure information in inches of mercury or hectopascals. For accurate altitude readings, you should set your aircraft’s altimeter to match the local altimeter setting.

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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

There are also convenience alerts like displaying the ATIS frequency for the destination airport during the arrival, or displaying the nearby altimeter setting when descending through FL180. And the performance planning feature will warn you if computed takeoff or landing distances exceed available runway lengths. Thats what really matters.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. The classic six-pack of flight instruments that pilots have relied on for decades remains a staple in the Cessna 172. When it comes to speed and altitude, the Cessna 172 does not disappoint.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

The HSI has found its home in modern glass cockpit avionics, along with the altimeter and airspeed indicator. The HSI evolved alongside these glass cockpit systems and has had quite the facelift compared to its airspeed and altimeter counterparts. This makes the cockpit environment more organized, user-friendly, and efficient.

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VOR Cockpit Altimeter Weather 52

Air

MAY 21, 2025

It is a particularly insidious phenomenon that can be a prime cause of turbulence. Altimeter errors can also occur due to pressure changes. Wind Shear: The Abrupt Shift Wind shear refers to any abrupt divergence in wind characteristics be it speed, direction, or both that unfolds over a minimal distance.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Photographic Logbook

MAY 19, 2025

As the airplane shuddered in turbulent air roiling from the nearly stalled wings, Don goosed in some power and stomped on the left rudder. The altimeter now showed 5,000' and we had plummeted through the altitude of the scattered cloud layer. He was right. That felt incredibly wrong. OK, recover," Don prompted from the backseat.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Runway 60

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Welcome to the world of Clear Air Turbulence (CAT). Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved. Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Weather Jet 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions. But this can be hard to judge when the altimeter is so sensitive. Landing on the windward wheel. Briefing this in advance will make you more prepared for this. Good question.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

Set your altimeter bug accordingly. You may also include significant weather conditions, wind shear, or excessive turbulence. If your aircraft has a secondary communication radio, set it to the ground frequency. 4) Set Approach Minimums Look for the approach minimum altitudes in the lower half of the plate.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

But the aircraft was flying through gusty high winds and turbulence, which would have made the turn and bank indicator fluctuate. The airspeed and altimeter alone wouldnt have provided enough information to maintain control and pitch of the aircraft, which would have left him reliant on the gyroscope.

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Weather Visual Flight Rules Ceiling Pilot 222

Pilot Institute

JUNE 2, 2025

If youre visualizing tossing and turning, such as caused by turbulence, stop. Turbulence or gusts: Bumps from wind gusts or turbulence give an initial disturbance in pitch that induces phugoid. Notice the altimeter needle swing up and down gently, up to a few hundred feet. Thats completely different.

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Stability Tail Pilot Descent 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter.

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Altimeter Descent Turbulence Lift 52

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We can expect extreme thunderstorms, turbulence, torrential rain, and fog. Turbulence tosses us up, down, and sideways. I might as well chat with the altimeter. “Little wind got the little girl scared?” ” I ignore his insult and say confidently, “The storm spans three provinces. ” He ignores me.

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Weather Knot Distance Measuring Equipment Pilot 98

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

I had seen these clouds associated with turbulence before, but all appeared to be calm. Details pulled from memory of the missed approach are all there and fully retrievable beginning with the updraft and realization the altimeter was indicating a brisk climb through 1,100’ MSL (1000’ AGL). We were in VMC conditions soon afterwards.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 98