Approach Clearance Instrument Meteorological Conditions 
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness. Mitigating factors included no risk of convection (thunderstorms) or icing at our cruise altitude of 5,000 feet and VFR conditions expected to prevail at Saratoga Springs for our landing.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner. A structured approach to SRM helps pilots learn to gather information, analyze it, and make sound decisions.
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JULY 11, 2024
I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. ATC was great, the FBO (FlightLevel - Beverly) treated us well and charged reasonable fees, and radar services were managed by the perennially capable Boston Approach.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
If any ONE of these conditions is not met, you must file for an alternate airport. Your alternate airport must have a working instrument approach procedure available. At least 1 instrument approach procedure. A minimum ceiling of 600 (precision approach) or 800 feet (for a non-precision approach).
Professional Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.
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AUGUST 13, 2023
The ODP was a key element of my departure strategy, but I also filed to IPECA, the missed approach fix for the instrument approach to the runway we would use that morning. This was high enough to fly the RNAV-34 approach back into the airport if needed and meant that we were a "go" for launch. Where was NetJets?
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JANUARY 25, 2025
Not Cool, Man After transitioning across multiple sectors of Boston Center's vast airspace, the home stretch found us on with Boston Approach under a crisp, blue New Hampshire sky. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. It was only half full of parked aircraft.
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