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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Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

Modern Information System: Five high-resolution LCD panels with synthetic vision, advanced digital maps, engine indication, weather, traffic information, and more.

Flight Deck

Fear of Landing

APRIL 18, 2025

After the flight crew went off duty, the handling agent became concerned about the Edinburgh weather, which was forecast for high winds. The weather had deteriorated and the aircraft needed to be de-iced, which caused a slight delay. The marshaller signalled back clearance to start. The cockpit voice recorder began recording.

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AV Web

MAY 6, 2025

Of course, AWOS is one-minute weather and when conditions are changing, the ATIS can be updated, but its unlikely to be updated often enough to match a fast-moving system. The FAA doesnt guarantee terrain clearance at minimums all the way to the next state. Its the only way to land when the weather is low.

Runway

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

It’s that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere—finally—when many pilots set their sights on flying to fun places offering short sleeve weather. Fuel for one and weather for another. Another reason for the airport to close can be poor weather. Do your research, plan ahead, watch the weather, and get some practice.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight. Understanding weather theory and mastering technology like datalink radar is important, but so is the ability to maintain a big picture view of your flight: how does the weather affect your desired route and ATCs priorities?

Pilot in Command

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Restricted: A category for aircraft built for specific purposes, such as agriculture, conservation, surveying, weather control, or advertising, and can only be used for their designated purpose. Military Aircraft) Approach designers use the approach category to ensure obstacle clearance requirements are met for each instrument approach.

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Air Facts

JUNE 26, 2025

Or the gotchas hiding in arrivals and departures, clearances, or even datalink weather? Introducing IFR Focus: Real-World IFR Tips from Experienced Pilots Air Facts Journal Most instrument-rated pilots can recite the textbook procedures for an ILS or a hold. But what about the nuances that separate legal from smart?

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

The IFR ticket is to get you from here to there when the weather is below VFR, or to help you get safely back on the ground when it isn’t. If you have the time and money to do multiple touch-and-goes (after you have canceled your IFR clearance), go for it. If you are flying on a budget, it may be a challenge to stay proficient.

Approach

Air Facts

JULY 28, 2025

For days prior, I studied the weather through multiple sources: Weather Underground, Windy, MyRadarPro, ForeFlight, Aviation.gov, 1800-WXBRIEF, and more. to allow better weather and ensure a daylight arrival. The Clearance Conflict I arrived at the airport in rain, with 600–1000 foot overcast.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. Examples of information that can be communicated by an FSS include weather advisories, traffic advisories, navigational aids, or information from military bases or homeland security. VFR requires minimum weather and visibility conditions.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you focus too much on the inside, you might overlook cues like approaching traffic, changing weather conditions, or landmarks. Flying through bad weather. Review weather, NOTAMs, and airspace details. If weather or scheduling prevents you from flying, use these alternatives: Practice chair flying. Poor flight planning.

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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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Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2025

Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time. Outside these hours, clearance is provided at the main terminal. LFMN often denies requests until close to the date of operation, making repositioning a viable alternative.

Clearance

Northstar VFR

JULY 6, 2025

W – Weather What it is: Current and forecasted weather along your route and at your destination (including alternates if needed). Why it matters: Weather can dictate your go/no-go decision. For VFR pilots, visibility and cloud clearance are key. Filter carefully—there can be a lot of irrelevant NOTAMs.

NOTAMs

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

However, with no room to navigate up the steep glacial valley, the pilots finessed the airplane over the hurdle with no more than 200 ft of clearance. But like mastering complex aircraft systems, understanding density is essential for understanding the weather and aircraft operation. This could help your fellow pilots.

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WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

Altimeter: Shows the altitude of the aircraft above a designated reference point, essential for flight level assignment and terrain clearance. ” Multi-Function Display (MFD): Offers a flexible display of navigation paths, weather data, engine metrics, checklists, and other relevant flight information.

Omni-Directional Range

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Having recently reviewed how to call for a clearance, I filed my first IFR flight plan, received my clearance from the VATSIM controller, and soon I was following the Logan Four departure out of the Class Bravo and on my way. Subscribe today to get the issue as soon as it is released in either Print or Digital formats.

Air Traffic Control

Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pre-clearance guide Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a popular business aviation destination in Europe. During inclement weather or peak commercial airline movement periods (typically 0600-0730 and 2100-2230 local), slot availability may be limited at EIDW. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance.

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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. Back down here is GA land, we have many of the same concerns. Image: Shutterstock.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 3, 2025

Theres a lot of information here, but its well organized: youll see your list of flights on the left, a row of buttons along the top to access the Navlog and Weather Briefings, and the main data entry screen just below that. The Flights screen can be used for much more than just filing a flight plan.

Flight Plan

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). There’s also a scratchpad tool to copy clearances as you listen.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

” CIQ CIQ clearance normally takes place within the main terminal unless a fixed-base operator (FBO) with CIQ facilities is available. Clearance times are normally under 15-20 minutes unless the terminal is very congested. CIQ pre-clearance is available at St. For return to the U.S., Thomas (TIST) , St.

NOTAMs

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. The FAA weather said a thunderstorm was forecast, gusts to 6 knots. Lesson learned.

Weather

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article will teach you ways to deal with weather, routes, altitude choices, and using helpful tools when flying in poor visibility. Key Takeaways Creating an IFR flight plan requires looking at weather patterns, fuel requirements, and alternate airports. You should start with these weather resources: METARs : Current conditions.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 23, 2025

This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan). By self-briefing, pilots can often improve their knowledge of weather and aeronautical information.”

Pilot

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. Holding patterns are a great way to keep your position and ensure clearance from terrain and other aircraft.

Airplanes

Universal Weather

JULY 21, 2025

Host Cities: Toronto Vancouver Considerations: CANPASS: Required for most GA clearances Weather: Summer flying in coastal cities like Vancouver can bring fog or sudden weather disruptions Airspace Routing: Canadian FIRs may be key for efficient routings into U.S. congestion.

Weather

Photographic Logbook

MAY 25, 2025

Living among the Great Lakes means that the weather risks that I find most concerning cycle with the seasons; icing when it's cold, thunderstorms when it's hot. Both were immediately on board, but the weather was not. Even a supposed milk run is not without need of strategic thinking. Don't think about it too long, guys.

OAT

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Clearance procedure involves arrival security inspection of hand luggage and clearing passport control followed by a screening of checked baggage. Be aware that there are no shortcuts to this process. PPR and airport slot requirements To obtain overnight parking at SBGL, youll need to apply for prior permission required (PPR).

Clearance

Universal Weather

APRIL 9, 2025

This pre-travel clearance system replaces visa-on-arrival options and is now mandatory for non-exempt travelers. As of January 1, 2024, the Government of Kenya requires nearly all travelersincluding those on business and general aviation flightsto obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to arrival. Who Needs a Kenya eTA?

Clearance

Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Customs & Security Customs and immigration clearance is conducted within the FBO terminal and is typically completed in under 15 minutes. Weather Considerations The Downtown District of the City Mlaga’s Mediterranean climate ensures mild winters and warm summers, making it a favorable destination year-round.

Clearance

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

The weather was gray and low that morning several years agoexactly what I wanted. I wrote out my expected clearance for the outbound leg, briefed every approach, and walked through all the what-ifs I could imagine. I picked up my clearance, flew the plane, shot the approach, and feltbrieflylike I might just be the worlds newest ace.

Clearance

Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Departing passengers follow the reverse process, ensuring a smooth and efficient clearance. Weather Conditions Jerez de la Frontera experiences a Mediterranean climate with oceanic influences. Security Considerations LEJR has its own security team, and additional private security measures are not typically necessary.

Clearance

Aerotime

APRIL 2, 2025

After discussing the correct frequency with the co-pilot, the captain switched frequencies and successfully reached Vilnius at 03:10:11 local time, receiving clearance to descend. At 03:12:43, the crew talked about activating anti-ice systems due to the weather conditions.

Cargo

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

These reports, categorized by phonetic alphabet identifiers, provide essential information about weather, runway conditions, and other operational details. Air traffic controllers use these coded taxiway names to give clearances, ensuring pilots can navigate safely and efficiently.

Air Traffic Control

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. We had departed Windsor Locks Hartford airport for New Yorks JFK and our weather briefing had predicted a narrow layer of ice that we could out-climb and settle above it at 5,000 cruising altitude.

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