Descent Instrument Meteorological Conditions Weather 
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Since static pressure changes with altitude and weather, the static port provides a constant reading of the current atmospheric pressure. The atmospheric, or static pressure, varies with altitude and weather. The altimeter is the only instrument in small aircraft that gives the pilot altitude information.
WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon): Shows the orientation (pitch and bank) of the aircraft relative to the horizon of the Earth, essential for instrument meteorological conditions flight. These traditional aircraft instruments, which are usually mechanical or electro-mechanical, present discrete, direct information.
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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. Toronto Center, Cherokee Four Eight One is picking up ice and needs a descent to 5,000 feet." Time for Plan B.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation, however, the weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the formation of serious carburetor icing at idle power. The aircraft collided with a berm.
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. Reduce Risks Avoid flying if weather conditions are worsening.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 24, 2025
Over the next couple of weeks, the pilot demonstrated good decision making by not flying back up to New Hampshire, putting off the flight several times due to poor weather. He met with his friend at the airport, and while it was a benign fall day in New England, with VFR weather en route, the CFI counseled against the flight.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
Weather, hazardous conditions, wind, or a congested pattern can also add challenges to the approach making it more likely to be unstable. No Visual References This scenario is particularly true for instrument pilots flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
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