AV Web
MARCH 6, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Jan. At the time, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) were present, including an overcast ceiling at 400 feet above ground level, winds from 220 at 9 knots, and 6 miles visibility.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
While it may be common to find some very spartan instrumentation on an open cockpit biplane at the local fly-in, the level of complexity increases exponentially in turboprops and jet cockpits. Theres an expectation of advanced avionics installed on a high-end business jet, but Honeywells reach also extends to the turboprop market.
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Plane and Pilot
MAY 24, 2025
It has a 5,890-foot asphalt runway big enough for business jets, with runway and approach lights. There were no medical conditions. The NTSB final report finds the probable cause to be loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
You may have even seen a few YouTube videos of jets doing go-around maneuvers set to Kens song. No Visual References This scenario is particularly true for instrument pilots flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Probably his most well-known song is called Go Around.
Professional Pilot
JANUARY 2, 2025
Additional operational modes include instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) navigation guidance, primary mode for all flight phases, and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) mode for visual glideslope display to the runway touchdown point, which is ideal for night approaches.
Professional Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
They provide pilots with the opportunity to experience and manage flight conditions in a controlled environment, enhancing safety and proficiency without the risks associated with actual flight. In the realm of corporate aviation, sim training offers a range of scenarios, from routine operations to emergency management.
Professional Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
The reason why the crew operated the aircraft outside of limitations and continued an unstable approach that resulted in an accident, was that they were racing another jet to the runway. The GOM also called for the airspeed to be “on target” at such altitudes respectively. The response from the PIC was, “we know it.”
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