Professional Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
It is based on the pilot’s judgment of certain visual clues, and depends on the maintenance of a constant final descent airspeed and configuration. The destination is a couple thousand feet above sea level, with an RNAV approach that depicts a higher-than-normal descent gradient to a down-sloping runway. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast.
AV Web
MAY 22, 2024
This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. This all unraveled quickly. In between were corrections assigned by ATC for heading and altitude.
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AV Web
MAY 22, 2024
This is often the result of the aircraft picking up excessive airspeed as a result of pilot disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by an abrupt pitch-up after exiting the bottom of the cloud. This all unraveled quickly. In between were corrections assigned by ATC for heading and altitude.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 13, 2024
This false sensation can prompt you to push the aircraft’s nose down, potentially initiating a descent. This deadly descent is what we call a graveyard spiral. How to Prevent the Graveyard Spiral Cross-checking your instruments is the best way to avoid entering the graveyard spiral. Welcome to the somatogravic illusion.
Northstar VFR
JUNE 30, 2024
The indication given is a rate of climb or descent in feet per minute (fpm). There is a diaphragm located inside the instrument and is connected to the static line. The difference acts on the diaphragm, which is connected to the instrument’s needle, and gives the pilot an indication of the rate of climb or rate of descent.
Northstar VFR
JANUARY 4, 2023
by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL Flying under instrument meteorological conditions keeps even a good pilot on their toes. As a student pilot you were always taught “see and avoid”, keep your eyes outside, etc.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
” This is especially common when flying in IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) —like clouds or fog—when you can’t see outside. Narrow runway: Feels higher than you are, leading to a steep descent and faster landing. Why is this a big deal?
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