AV Web

MAY 6, 2025

Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. But when the chips are down along with the ceilings and visibilities, things arent quite so simple. I think I have the runway lights in sight, is not good enough. You have to be sure.

Runway 93

Runway Approach Threshold True Airspeed 93

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

He then taxied to the runway and experienced an extended ground delay with the engine running at idle engine power settings. The airplane then descended back to the runway and bounced before lifting off nose-high again toward the end of the runway. He did not use carburetor heat during the ground delay or during takeoff.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 52

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs.

Density Altitude 105

Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

He then taxied to the runway and experienced an extended ground delay with the engine running at idle engine power settings. The airplane then descended back to the runway and bounced before lifting off nose-high again toward the end of the runway. He did not use carburetor heat during the ground delay or during takeoff.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 87

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. What is the runway lighting? Only accurate within 10 degrees of runway heading). A known degree of familiarity with the airfield and surrounding terrain. Who then flies and who monitors?

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

My true airspeed, 68% power, 6,500 feet, was 161 mph. I heard one chap ask about an airport’s size, runways, etc. It was starting to improve and the ceilings at Wichita and around that area were up to 800 feet. The only changes are the super highways which ribbon across the land and make navigating easier.

Weather 75

Weather Airplanes Lift Pilot 75