Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a postimpact fire ensued. Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. The owner stated that the engine was equipped with a fixed-pitch cruise propeller.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 52

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a post-impact fire ensued. Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. The owner stated that the engine was equipped with a fixed-pitch cruise propeller.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 87

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Additional operational modes include instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) navigation guidance, primary mode for all flight phases, and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) mode for visual glideslope display to the runway touchdown point, which is ideal for night approaches.

Flight Deck 75

Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Primary Flight Display 75