Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

I filed my flight plan and headed out. The engine responded smoothly, and Charlie lifted off into the calm morning sky. I tuned the Manila VOR to confirm my position and set up the next waypoint. Winds aloft were light and variableideal for a smooth cruise. They were scattered at first, wispy and benign.

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Altimeter Turbulence VOR Weather 52

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. The longest runways had front course and back course ILS (Instrument Landing Systems) and an on-field VOR that provided navigation and approach capabilities for aircraft on instrument flights.

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Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Usually that limitation is lifted as the learner gains more experience as a pilot. In the ATD, you can change angle with a keystroke, so the learner can experience winds variable between a 45- and 90-degree angle to the flight path. Next, introduce the VOR. It might be no greater than 6 knots with gusts to 10 mph.

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Crosswind VOR Airplanes Runway 111

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Aerodynamics and Flight Theory : Youll learn the basic principles behind flight, including the four forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Knowing how these forces interact is essential for controlling an aircraft in different flight conditions. Both options provide the necessary knowledge for flight training.

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Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather Flight Plan 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. As altitude increases, air molecules spread out, resulting in less power and lift.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52