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.

VOR

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you focus too much on the inside, you might overlook cues like approaching traffic, changing weather conditions, or landmarks. Flying through bad weather. Review weather, NOTAMs, and airspace details. If weather or scheduling prevents you from flying, use these alternatives: Practice chair flying. Poor flight planning.

Pilot

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

But like mastering complex aircraft systems, understanding density is essential for understanding the weather and aircraft operation. Because density and pressure are directly related, and pressure is easier to measure, we can use pressure altimeters to determine our altitude. inches of mercury (1013.25

Density Altitude

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight. Understanding weather theory and mastering technology like datalink radar is important, but so is the ability to maintain a big picture view of your flight: how does the weather affect your desired route and ATCs priorities?

Pilot in Command

AV Web

APRIL 1, 2025

Doug King, CEO of Epic Aircraft, said, The E1000 AX is a testament to our teams passionate and ongoing commitment to adding automated, safety-enhancing tools and technology for pilots and passengers.

Altimeter

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The six-pack consists of: Airspeed Indicator (ASI) Attitude Indicator (AI) Altimeter Turn Coordinator (TC) Heading Indicator (HI) Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Along with the six-pack, we also have an RPM gauge, which shows the engine’s working speed. It shows the navigation track, weather, and traffic.

Cockpit

WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

Altimeter: Shows the altitude of the aircraft above a designated reference point, essential for flight level assignment and terrain clearance. ” Multi-Function Display (MFD): Offers a flexible display of navigation paths, weather data, engine metrics, checklists, and other relevant flight information.

Omni-Directional Range

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Chet Smith, who had learned to fly the Coronado as co-pilot to DeLorenzo, said his altimeter over the target indicated less 50 feet. If conditions (weather, enemy fire, target opportunities, etc.) After the 8 1/2 hour, 1,182-mile flight from Midway, Connolly led the first six planes down the runway at Wake in a stepped-up V-formation.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Plane and Pilot

MAY 20, 2025

QNH sets the altimeter to msl, QFE to the destination field elevation so the altimeter will read zero upon landing. Secondly, and unlike in America, nowhere in Britain is that far away by airplane, though you must bear in mind that the weather can be truly capricious, as Britain is an island. There is so much to see.

Altimeter

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

If youre in the aircraft, set the altimeter to 29.92 If you dont have access to an altimeter, you can manually calculate the pressure altitude. The weather station reports wind from 030 degrees at 20 knots. Step-by-Step: How to Use the E6Bs Air Density Window Calculating Density Altitude Find the pressure altitude.

Groundspeed

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. Here’s what you need to know. There are three standard entry types: direct, teardrop, and parallel.

Airplanes

Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

Inside the FBO, I grabbed a cup of coffee and checked the weather briefing one last time. I focused on the panel: attitude indicator, heading indicator, altimeter. The Challenge: Trusting the Instruments Cessna 123AB, were showing a band of weather moving into your area, came the call from Manila Control. Trust the tools.

Altimeter

Northstar VFR

APRIL 20, 2025

Frequently reference your altimeter, and always be ready to go around. Always get pre-takeoff and enroute weather updates, especially if you might be flying into deteriorating conditions. Make your approach as stable as possible. Use the VASI or PAPI lighting as a reference. Check NOTAMs for reliability and outages.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. Thats why some approach plates dont allow LNAV/VNAV when the weather is too extreme. Use your altimeter, vertical speed indicator, and other instruments to double-check that youre flying the approach correctly.

Approach

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

The Avionics One package for the Kodiak 900 and Kodiak Series III has the following new options in 2025: Garmins all-digital GWX 8000 StormOptix doppler weather radar, with volumetric scanning and automatic threat analysis; the all-digital GRA55 radar altimeter with state-of-the-art digital signal processing technology for increased accuracy; and the (..)

Altimeter

Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

On February 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in bad weather near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing four exemplary musicians of the time. By February, the cold weather had begun to take its toll. But a flash advisory issued by the US Weather Bureau at 11:35 pm that night indicated that conditions had worsened.

Weather

Pilot Institute

JULY 9, 2025

Transponder, Altimeter, and Pitot-Static Inspections Under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), you must have your altimeter, static system, and automatic altitude reporting system tested every 24 calendar months. You should also consider the weather, your proficiency, and aircraft performance limitations.

Operating Limitations

Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

Authorities investigating the deadly crash of a Cessna Citation S550 in San Diego on Thursday are looking at the possibility that a lack of current weather, specifically an altimeter setting at the destination airport, may have contributed to the accident. Below that altitude, local altimeter settings are used.

Altimeter

Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Its IFR panel features Garmin G1000 avionics, including dual GIA 63 GPS/nav/coms, GCU 476 keypad controller, Garmin GDL 69A XM satellite weather and radio data link, active traffic, GTX 345R-W WAAS ADS-B In and Out transponder with weather and traffic, GMA 1347 digital audio panel, Garmin GFC 700 autopilot with flight director and four-way electric (..)

Altimeter

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature, pressure, and engine RPM readings. One of the best examples thats currently in service is the Gulfstream G280. Powerful baseline features incorporate 3 15.1-in

Cockpit

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

These weather events are fierce and brutal, and whats worse is that you never see them coming. Weather reports, forecasts, and PIREPS are the best way to identify and warn others about CAT. Clear air turbulence doesnt need stormy weather to show up. You might also encounter it around storms or during strong weather changes.

Turbulence

Flying Magazine

MAY 28, 2025

and other adjustments like local or other altimeter settings, inoperative airport lighting, flight director or HUD (Heads Up Display) use. Looking for Lowest Minima When the weather is low and so is your fuel, the last thing you want to do is fumble through approaches trying to find the nearest one with the lowest minima.

Approach

Plane and Pilot

JULY 28, 2025

He would jot down runway headings, hill elevations, and even phone numbers for farmers willing to provide weather updates. It’s even said that he would climb uncharted mountains with multiple altimeters to record accurate elevation information. It wasn’t much by today’s standards, but it was something.

Altimeter

Plane and Pilot

JULY 1, 2025

Investigators noted at the time of the accident the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius, the dew point was 4 C, and the altimeter setting was 29.98. Probable cause(s): The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions. The calculated density altitude was 4,790 feet.

Density Altitude

Air Facts

JUNE 23, 2025

One day, I was on a training flight with a new student when we got a Return To Base (RTB) call due to bad weather moving in. That’s when the tower called: weather had dropped below minimums. I looked at the altimeter: a round gauge, a needle moving counterclockwise, and unreadable numbers. So did the altimeter.

Altimeter

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. On top of that, weather conditions in Tampa weren’t great that day, with rain and strong gusts, so it was a tricky approach. Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.”

Air Traffic Control

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 28, 2024

One of the first aviation-specific weather products you’ll learn to use is called an Aviation Routine Weather Report, or METAR for short, which is an observation of weather conditions at an airport. Learn more in our latest video tip. This video clip below is from Sporty’s complete Learn to Fly Course.

Weather

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Based upon the altitude indicated by altimeter #3, which course direction is appropriate for this VFR cruising altitude? Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot? For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning Correct! Refer to Figure 82.) 080 magnetic. 180-359 magnetic. 0-179 true.

Altimeter

Flight Training Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Here are four quick tips: Have a backup plan if the weather doesn’t permit Plan A. 1) Have a Plan A and B Things like weather play a vital and often unpredictable role in flight training. Discuss with your instructor what might happen in different weather conditions. What does your altimeter say to start the maneuver?

Altimeter

Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

Pilots rely on the airspeed indicator and altimeter instruments to measure and display this vital information. The static port is connected to the ASI, altimeter, and VSI. However, the static pressure around the pitot tube is constantly changing due to altitude and weather. How does the pitot-static system operate the altimeter?

Pitot Tube

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The T-54A is a pressurized turboprop with state-of-the-art avionics, including multifunction displays with a digital moving map, an integrated GPS/inertial navigation system, ADS-B, a flight management system, weather radar, radar altimeter, and a cockpit data recorder. READ MORE: U.S.

Altimeter

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2023

Pilots know that weather has an intense impact on flying. Before discussing the different types of altitude, let's discuss the one common thing every pilot uses in reference to altitude: The altimeter. An altimeter is standard in every aircraft, and its sole job is to inform the pilot of how high in the sky they are.

Density Altitude

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

The altimeter started slipping. Every phase of flight has a checklist, clearance, frequency change, routing amendment, weather check, or procedure review. A well-configured app can integrate charts, approach plates, checklists, weather briefings, and flight planning tools into one interface. The weather moves in.

Pilot

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.

Altimeter

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

iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We’ve been flying with the Apple Watch since it first launched, and it’s become increasingly useful every year for both preflight weather checks and as an in-cockpit resource. Get the watch app here. Altimeter+ Display an altimeter flight instrument on your watch.

Pilot

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground.

Cabin Crew