Altimeter VOR Weather 
Air Facts
JUNE 4, 2025
Inside the FBO, I grabbed a cup of coffee and checked the weather briefing one last time. I tuned the Manila VOR to confirm my position and set up the next waypoint. I focused on the panel: attitude indicator, heading indicator, altimeter. I locked into a steady scan: attitude, altimeter, turn coordinator, back to heading.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight. We no longer need to worry about identifying VORs and dialing in the right radial, but we do need to worry about that thunderstorm sitting right on top of our direct route or the low ceiling at our destination. Is it all worth it?
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Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. In just six months I would reflect on my training and agonize over how inadequately I had been prepared for the real world of instrument flying, which is weather.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 9, 2025
Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes. Bad Weather Sometimes the airport may not be busy, but conditions at the time aren’t suitable for an airplane to make a safe landing. The hold over “Kingston” VOR? Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 13, 2025
Glass cockpit HSIs integrate maps, weather, and traffic for better situational awareness. You can use the CDI with navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) or GPS. We wont explain technical details, so you may not understand the example if you havent used a VOR. Whats the Difference between the HSI and CDI?
Northstar VFR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. V = enVironment The major environmental component during a preflight check is getting a thorough weather briefing. Is the weather within your personal minimums? It’s possible you could decide that you can make the flight safely.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. So, when do you make that switch?
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