Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

READ MORE: Identify Triggers Before You Leave the Ground The contact number is necessary in the event of a weather cancellation. Some people get mighty cross when they get to the airport and learn the flight has been canceled due to weather. Watch the weather. that they just saw in the AATD.

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Weather Airplanes Altimeter Rudder 64

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. Communicate sounds self-explanatory, and it mostly is. Is it all worth it? I think so.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While many believe that down-pull blinds are simply more susceptible to turbulence or heavy landings, making them more likely to simply drop down, there is an even more logical explanation than this. This again is a safety feature, but one which has traditionally been misinterpreted.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 274

iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ForeFlight ForeFlight first got its start as a weather app on iPhone and quickly grew into a full-featured EFB app as the iPad gained popularity among pilots. Garmin Pilot Compared to ForeFlights start as a weather app, Garmins roots have always been in GPS navigation, and thats where this app really excels.

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Approach 105

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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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues. The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. With a fatal accident rate of only 0.56

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Glass cockpit HSIs integrate maps, weather, and traffic for better situational awareness. 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.

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VOR Cockpit Altimeter Weather 52