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. As the name implies, the VSI shows the rate of the aircrafts climb or descent. Together, this is called total pressure.

Pitot Tube 98

Pitot Tube Altimeter Descent Airplanes 98

Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

On that day, the weather forecast was favorable, with light and variable winds. I checked the weather updates, which still showed no significant changes. I communicated my intentions and began my descent. When the wheels finally made contact with the tarmac, I felt a profound sense of relief mixed with frustration.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Weather Descent Approach 97

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 17, 2025

You are able to view the traffic of the tarmac from the windows of the corridor which lead to the end of the pier. The rest of the flight was uneventful and even though the weather at Milan was dominated with grey clouds threatening to rain at any moment that time, the ride was smooth and landed very early. Let's check out the gates.

Runway 59

Runway Weather Cabin Crew Tarmac 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Cactus Garden allows aviation geeks to view some aircraft at the tarmac. Just took off in this dreadful weather. The weather didn't look too bad. At this point, we started our descent into Hat Yai. This is the viewing gallery at Terminal 1. This is where my flight was departing. There it is, my ride to Hat Yai!

Weather 59

Weather Runway Tarmac Cabin Crew 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

The view of the tarmac while waiting for my aircraft to arrive. Such beautiful weather on this day. The city of Tokyo After flying for sometime, there were clouds below us and at this point, we started our descent. Unlike the weather in Tokyo, it was gloomy at our destination. I picked up a cup of iced coffee at Tully's.

Runway 52

Runway Final Approach Weather Wide-Body Aircraft 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 27, 2025

Terminal 4 Observation Deck It is quite small but you get a good view of the tarmac. The 40 minutes flight went past very quickly and we started our descent soon in this good weather. (Below) It seems this cafe is quite popular with the travellers. Plenty of seating area but usb charging ports are few. We were on final approach.

Runway 59

Runway Tarmac Weather Final Approach 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thanks to him, I was able to enjoy the hotel's breakfast and tarmac view in his room. Not long after, we started our descent into Subang Airport. We hit some light turbulence during our descent. On the day of departure My first stop of the day was to meet a good friend at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It was not a bad day for flying.

Runway 52

Runway Descent Tarmac Jet 52