Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Or, sadly, too many pilots’ final decision: “The weather is really marginal, but with a little luck, I should be able to make it.” These organized folks do not find out the runway is closed when they see the large lighted X’s on short final. ATC clearance readbacks are one example.

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Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The airport has a single north-south asphalt runway (01/19) of 2,515 metres (8,250 feet). The runway elevation is 646 feet above mean sea level. QNH one zero two zero, ILS approach runway one nine, information Uniform. SwiftAir DHL flight 18D : 4,000 feet, QNH one zero one niner, expecting ILS runway one niner.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot 104

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.

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This means you need to contact the tower on the appropriate frequency and receive clearance to enter. Read Back Clearances : When you receive instructions or clearances from the tower, read them back to confirm you’ve understood them correctly. This provides a memory and visual aid to ensure your arrival on the correct runway.

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Clearance Runway Weather Approach 97

Fear of Landing

APRIL 18, 2025

Last week I wrote about the Fokker F27 mk 500 Friendship that came off the runway at take-off at Bournemouth Airport. They started the engine at the stand and taxied to the taxiway leading to the runway for their flight to Coventry, which was uneventful. The marshaller signalled back clearance to start.

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Weight-Shift-Control Cargo Clearance Cockpit 75

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.

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VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed , and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC.

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Ceiling Weather Approach Flight Plan 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

These alerts include runway proximity, traffic, cabin altitude, destination weather, terrain, airspace and TFRs, carbon monoxide and more. The destination weather frequency callout provides the destination airport weather frequency (ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS). Sink Rate – Alerts as follows: When above 2,500 ft.

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AGL Runway Groundspeed Descent 52

AV Web

AUGUST 7, 2024

He was subsequently cleared to land on the yellow dot on runway 36L and acknowledged the clearance. miles from the end of runway 36L, catching fire and destroying the plane. Investigators found weather conditions at the time of the crash to be VMC with a visibility of 10 miles.

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Clearance Runway Weather Pilot 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. My presentation later that afternoon went extremely well.

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Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence 111

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

The numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately 004° and 022° true. If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Runway 31 directly into the wind. 040° and 220° true.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

Every phase of flight has a checklist, clearance, frequency change, routing amendment, weather check, or procedure review. A typical IFR flight might begin with a clearance to copy prior to takeoff. That clearance might include a complicated route, an altitude restriction, and a departure procedure you will need to brief.

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Pilot NOTAMs Clearance Approach 104

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These tools help the pilots deal with this busy section of the flight replete with numerous checklists, changing clearances, and traffic. We have some of the same checklists, clearances, and traffic, and we have one less pilot to get them all done. First, if lost among the taxiways and runways, fess up and ask for a progressive taxi.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 7, 2025

Luckily, there are weather minimums for pilots to ensure you always have good visibility. Key Takeaways Weather minimums vary by airspace class, altitude, and time of day. 152 is a helpful shortcut for remembering VFR cloud clearance rules. Key Takeaways Weather minimums vary by airspace class, altitude, and time of day.

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Weather Pilot Airspace Classes Airplanes 52

Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

Inside the FBO, I grabbed a cup of coffee and checked the weather briefing one last time. Taxiing to Runway 06, I ran through the before-takeoff checklist: fuel selector both, flaps up, mixture rich, lights on. Taxiing to Runway 06, I ran through the before-takeoff checklist: fuel selector both, flaps up, mixture rich, lights on.

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Altimeter Turbulence Weather VOR 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I cursed my decision to depart in developing low weather, but the only choice now was to press on through the crud, dodging cellular towers lining the highway. Soon, the eagerly expected runway came into view, and the briefest of traffic patterns put us on the pavement, rolling out in relief. We were out of options.

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Weather Ceiling Approach Clearance 82

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. The snow plow operators were happy to be able to go about their clearing operations without having to hold short or vacate runways to wait for arrivals or departures.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pre-clearance guide Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a popular business aviation destination in Europe. The airport infrastructure, including the tarmac, taxiways, and runways, is well-maintained. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance. Weather The best time to visit is from March to October.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While this location is convenient in terms of access to the city, SBRJ is not an AOE, has limited GA parking, and only a 4341-foot runway. Clearance procedure involves arrival security inspection of hand luggage and clearing passport control followed by a screening of checked baggage.

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Clearance General Aviation Runway Pilot 92

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Learning how to land a Piper Seminole means becoming comfortable with these avionics, which help guide the aircraft through the landing procedure, ensuring optimal approach speeds and alignment with the runway. Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed , and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC.

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Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These systems are designed to help you stay on the correct glide path as you approach the runway. The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) is a Visual Glide Slope Indicator (VGSI) placed near a runway to help you land safely. Two-Bar VASI As the name suggests, the two-bar VASI uses two sets of lights placed alongside the runway.

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Runway Approach Threshold Clearance 98

Photographic Logbook

MAY 18, 2025

Weather-wise, you never know what you're going to get on each third Sunday of May along the south shore of Lake Ontario. 2025 brought cold temperatures, low ceiling, rain, and gusty wind, the latter fortuitously right down the runway. Despite gusting into the high teens, the wind was right down the runway.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Runway 52

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. Runway Changes (or Closure) Where possible, airplanes normally like to land in the wind.

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Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 14, 2024

To taxi from the ramp to the runway at a towered airport, (across the “movement area”), you need to receive a taxi clearance from the Ground controller. First, listen to the current ATIS broadcast (weather). Taxiways that cross narrow runways or runways that meet at odd angles are common culprits.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It’s happened to us that we get a clearance, load the passengers, and start up. We finally get to the runway, but have to wait another 30 to 40 minutes with the engines burning 400 lb of fuel an hour. It would be nice if we could get a notice of the route change when we get the clearance on the ground. hour gate hold.

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Clearance Pilot NOTAMs Weather 98

Photographic Logbook

JULY 5, 2024

It was late morning, I was hungry, the weather was perfect for flying, and I had no additional plans for the day. While I have an instrument rating in my back pocket and the option to request a pop-up IFR clearance, I try to avoid playing that card unless it's truly necessary. Mountains, dramatic skies, and burger perfection.

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Clearance Ceiling Weather Runway 86

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. A proactive policy may very well be to prohibit night circling approaches Weather updates? What is the runway lighting? Who then flies and who monitors?

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 97

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Lateral guidance tells you to go left or right to align yourself with the runway. Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. At the MAP, if you cant see the runway or certain visual markers, its time to go missed and follow the missed approach procedure.

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Both trips involved similar routes, the same destination, and periods of both VFR and IFR weather. While the temptation to find cheaper gas at an uncontrolled field loomed large, the extra services provided by the approach control, clearance delivery, and a busier FBO seemed to make more sense. However, the weather was less so.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Don’t accept the excuses of “I can’t fly if I can’t see the runway,” or “I can’t feel the airplane.” In the ATD the scenario begins by having the pilot check the weather before takeoff. It’s an ATD. What could go wrong?

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Crosswind VOR Airplanes Runway 110

Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Ramp congestion also occurs at smaller destinations such as popular Nevis (TKPN) , with its 4,003-foot runway, and smaller outer islands in the Bahamas. ” CIQ CIQ clearance normally takes place within the main terminal unless a fixed-base operator (FBO) with CIQ facilities is available. CIQ pre-clearance is available at St.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. How is the weather developing? File one of these routes and you’re almost guaranteed a “cleared as filed” from clearance delivery. Where is the traffic?

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Clearance Weather Approach Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Pre-Flight Preparation Medical Certification: Obtaining the Necessary Medical Clearance Before flying a plane for the first time, you must obtain a medical certificate to confirm youre physically fit to fly. It covers topics like airspace regulations, weather patterns, and aircraft systems.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Unicorn Clearance It was a quiet morningthe pondering kind. And there it is, the unicorn, the never-used clearance. I can count on one hand, with half my fingers, rounded down, how many times Ive issued this clearance. But despite being my first actual issuance, this clearance didnt feel that way at all. Why was that?

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VFR On Top Clearance Approach Weather 57

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

The airpoort has 4 runways: 09/27, 10/28 , 11L/29R and 11R/29L. It's not easy to arrive early at Mumbai due to the heavy traffic and also the airport operates a single runway for both departure and landing. Pushing back The taxi ride to the runway didn't take long. Just a few more mins to the runway.

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