Flight Training Central
MARCH 31, 2025
Approach lighting systems are critical during low ceiling and low visibility conditions when you must decide whether to continue to land or execute a missed approach. If a NOTAM indicates part of the lighting system is out of service, refer to the inoperative components table to make adjustments to the landing minimums.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. NOTAM Notice to Airmen A NOTAM is a notice that contains essential information to alert pilots of potential hazards at a specific location or along a flight route. NOTAMs are publicly available.
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Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The ceiling must be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation. A minimum ceiling of 600 (precision approach) or 800 feet (for a non-precision approach). Common Mistakes to Avoid: Filing without checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs). The visibility must be 3 statute miles or better. At least 1 instrument approach procedure.
Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
Max usable fuel: 264 gallons Service Ceiling: 34,000 ft. Max Zero Fuel Weight: No zero fuel weight limit Standard Empty Weight: 5,079 lbs. without options) Max Baggage: 200 lbs. Maximum Useful Load: 2,956 lbs.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 20, 2025
The weather at the time of the accident included an AIRMET active for IFR conditions with ceilings below 1,000 feet and visibility less than 3 miles due to fog and mist. The LPV has lower weather minimums of the two, as it requires a ceiling of 673 feet versus 750 for the LNAV. The airplane crossed PALOS, located 2.9
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
Ceiling is labeled in brackets within the airspace. For operations within controlled airspace that exceed LAANC-approved altitudes (UASFM ceilings) but are still within Part 107’s general altitude limits. Make sure to check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) to identify any temporary airspace restrictions or hazards.
Air Facts
JULY 14, 2025
Usually this particular huge oak tree is not a factor, since it doesn’t move much, and in fact is not NOTAMed or on the airport’s ODP, since no one would be dumb enough to fly into it, much less taxi right into it. A non-flying story: Just the other day we were using a hydraulic scissor lift to do some work in a hangar near the ceiling.
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