Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. If there is any ambiguity on drone rules, the FAA always gets the final say.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

As pilots, understanding our aircrafts limitations is crucial to ensuring our safety and the safety of our passengers. In this article, well demystify VLE and VLO speeds and make you a safer pilot. Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) Explained Youre on the final approach. But what do they mean? Why is VLE so important?

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Turbulence Air Facts Journal Space is infinite in its complexity. From trolling our imagination into creating giant rockets that carry us, humans, into space, the final frontier. And tampering our mental reserves with turbulent mischief. Turbulence is unpredictable. Space is also infinite in its potential.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

At this point, it was on final approach into New Chitose Airport. Anyway, the Captain updated us on our flight and that includes a warning of turbulence around a particular timing and so far they have been quite accurate. Window View We were on final approach into HND airport. The departure gate of my flight.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. There were a bit of turbulence during the flight and at one time, the turbulence was a bit intense. Other than that, the service was nothing.

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Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

Dad, a seasoned VFR pilot, was at the controls. I, a 19 year old greenhorn with a brand new pilot’s license in my wallet, sat at his right. But, with a frontal system approaching, the conditions were expected to worsen over the hours subsequent to our passing through, including the chance for moderate to severe turbulence.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Landing an airplane can be one of the most nerve-wracking tasks for a student pilot. As a pilot, you will need time to master it. A pilot must consider several things before landing. Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence. Getting an airplane to fly is easy.

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Photographic Logbook

JUNE 1, 2024

Farther east, I intervened on the behalf of a Cirrus SR-22 pilot inbound to Albany. Albany Approach and the Cirrus pilot were calling each other on the radio, but neither could hear the other's transmissions. Lined up on final approach for runway 34 at Jaffrey. said the Champ pilot, clearly impressed. (By

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Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

But it was an excellent flying day, so I took wing with a group of WFC pilots for sushi in Massachusetts instead (Westfield-Barnes Airport, KBAF). Alton Bay traffic, Cherokee Four Eight One, short final, 1, Alton Bay." The pilot of a Cessna Skylane still on the runway responded plaintively. "I Photo by The Bear. I have no idea.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. I imagine this is how a real CRJ pilot must feel. I imagine MD80-style pilots are used to the same sensation. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In fact, ask any Alaskan bush pilot and they’ll probably tell you that landing on snow-covered runways is the norm rather than the exception in the winter. You’ll quickly learn the importance of speed control on final approach and how to make real-world use of the soft-field takeoff and landing techniques.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Approach notes.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These free services are available to pilots of all aircraft types (even drones) thanks to the widespread availability of inexpensive, portable ADS-B receivers and rapid developments in mobile app and panel-mount avionics technology. Let’s start with the IFR route selection process.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

While waiting for everyone to be settled down, one of the crew approach me and asked if I was willing to move to the emergency row, but it was a middle seat. Anyway we were informed about the turbulence and for this flight, the first officer did the announcements. At this point, we were on final approach. Almost there!

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. Looking at the skies, it was a complete opposite from my arrival, the skies were filled with clouds with some angry ones from the distance, I was expecting some turbulence on this flight. After the turbulent arrival, we taxied to our remote parking lot near the terminal.

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Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

There’s been a lot of interest in my recent accident analysis “ Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts.” Cold downdrafts created by virga displace warmer air near the surface creating updrafts glider pilots can, and should, use to avoid landing in downburst conditions. Absolutely!

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

At one point, we entered a region of sufficient turbulence that I disengaged the autopilot to hand-fly. Since we lost our LPV approaches due to obstructions along the final approach course, the downgraded LNAV minimum descent altitude for the approach to runway 28 was 558 feet above the ground. Tired, remember?) "Yep,"

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Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

But they have become a grudgingly acknowledged facet of pilot life. The Inevitable Reroute Allentown Approach: "Cherokee Four Eight One, I have an amendment to your routing, advise ready to copy." I intercepted the approach course and after a few moments, reached the final approach fix at JUNIA. Mike asked.

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ABEAM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

This got very clear as the radio was filled with canadian French speaking pilots… still very difficult to understand. We spoke a bit with the owner and another local pilot joined the conversation so we switched to French … waw. We cruised at 8000 ft. Shefferville is actually just inside the Quebec Provence.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 17, 2024

Once we were on our way, we encountered some expected turbulence especially flying through the clouds but once we reached our assigned flight level, it was smooth all the way until we were on final approach. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)!

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying. The “Six” can seat 6 (pilot + 5 passengers) in a 2-2-2 seating configuration. Although not a problem for airliners, flying at high altitude airports presents challenges for pilots of small piston aircraft.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

About 40 minutes on the aircraft, we were finally on our way, no updates from the Captain until later part of the flight. The turbulence was not as bad as what I was anticipating and for most parts of the flight, it was smooth. Off we go, fortunately it wasn't turbulent. Below) We were on final approach to runway 27L.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 13, 2025

Take off was slightly turbulent but eventually the weather improved after flying out of Japan. What is missing is a proper drink holder that can hold the drink firmly especially during turbulence. The approach and landing in Taipei was a smooth affair. On final approach We touched down 13 minutes late.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. Goodbye Frankfurt!

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A British pilot, Freddie Bosworth set up this airline and today it is trying to be as competitive as possible, giving Qatar, Emirates and Etihad Airways some form of competition. I don't think the pilots on my aircraft were happy about it. On our final approach to Bahrain runway 12L. Anyway, we managed to depart on time.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

However I decided to keep it till the hotel to enjoy as I didn't want to make a mess out of it (snack with gravy sauce) as the space was quite limited and I didn't want to spill or splash any gravy onto the neighbour in case if there is sudden turbulence. We were on final approach into Bengaluru Airport. I can only speculate.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The many analyses and videos on these topics have been done in what can best be described as laboratory conditions, carefully selected optimum conditions of pilot, airplane, and environment. This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized.

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Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As a pilot, have you ever had to deviate to an alternate airport? After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. King Air 350i Chief Pilot Texas Pacific Land Dallas TX H ave had a few deviations due to weather. Jeff Jones ATP.

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Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.

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Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

This necessitated slowing the airplane down to leave the vertical space to descend another 2,000’ to reach the initial approach fix (IAF) at 2,000′ I requested a descent to the IAF altitude of 2,000’ but was only cleared to 3,000’. After a few attempts, Unicom finally answered with a yes, the Saratoga is at the gas pump.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing. Many pilots de-crab right before touchdown.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

Distance, weather, and varying piloting abilities, risk tolerances, and personalities add challenges to planning and carrying out these types of trips. We had seven airplanes going, most of them helmed by instrument rated pilots. A group of older (well, older than me) pilots were gabbing in the terminal. Browne Airport (KHYX).

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NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Go Around – An aborted landing by an aircraft that is on final approach. Can be initiated by either the pilots or air traffic control. A weather report predominantly used by pilots, air traffic controllers and meteorologists, to assist in weather planning and operational decisions for a particular airport.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Additionally, only those events where aircraft have been reported as either substantially damaged or written off, or there has been a fatality onboard a public transport flight due to inflight turbulence, have been included. A pilot was killed, one person was seriously injured and two more suffered minor injuries.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

One of the most reliable aircraft for training is the Piper Seminole, a twin-engine plane that offers hands-on experience for future pilots. Section 1: Getting to Know the Piper Seminole The Piper Seminole is a versatile twin-engine aircraft frequently used for flight training, particularly for pilots advancing to multi-engine ratings.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The Air India pilots and cabin crew selected to operate the A350, have to undergo crew familisation program before being allowed to operate the aircraft. Before I know it, we were on our final approach. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! We flew through some layers of clouds but it was not turbulent.

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