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MARCH 11, 2025

The alert will only sound once every 60 seconds and is automatically disabled if groundspeed is less than 40 knots. AGL (or when AGL is unknown), the descent rate exceeds 4,000 ft. AGL and the descent rate exceeds 3,000 ft. AGL, the descent rate is between 3000 ft. AGL after having been above 1,000 ft. MSL and 25,000 ft.

AGL 52

AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. Will the vertical speed necessary comply with required descent criteria? What is the runway lighting?

Approach 97

Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Air Facts

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Upon clearing the Pine Valley Mountain range, I began my descent once clear of its 10,000-foot peak past breathtaking red sandstone cliff walls to the 2,800 ft elevation field. I encountered unexpected headwinds to start, slowing my groundspeed down to 75 knots at times. My approach into St.

Weather 98

Weather Approach Knot VFR On Top 98

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

At the current groundspeed, I believed it shouldn’t be of much concern unless the cell began producing lightning. I requested a descent from 6,000’ down to 4,000’ and was denied due to traffic. I was soon cleared to descend to 4,000’ and entered IMC during the descent while I located the approach chart to brief.

Descent 98

Descent Approach Weather AGL 98