AIRMET vs SIGMET: What You Need to Know
When flying, it’s important to know the difference between AIRMET vs SIGMET, and what to do when alerted of one. Here’s what each pilot should know. [lwptoc title=”CONTENTS:” labelHide=”hide” float=”none” …
Weather Theory
The Importance of Aviation & Flight Weather Planning
Flight weather planning is an essential aspect of flight that all aviators must understand thoroughly. Here’s what to know. [lwptoc numeration=”decimalnested” numerationSuffix=”dot” skipHeadingLevel=”h3″ skipHeadingText=”Share This:”] As a professional aviator, you …
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Cold Weather Flying vs. Warm Weather Flying
When cold weather flying, extremes are to be avoided. In some circumstances, airplanes love cold air and in others, not so much. Learn more with CAU. However, there are a …
4 Disadvantages of Learning to Fly In Cold Weather
Taking flight lessons is an exciting next step, but for some student pilots, it can be frustrating to learn how to fly in cold weather. Student pilots who begin training …
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4 Steps to Understanding Aviation Weather and PIREPS
Weather briefings are of vital importance in aviation. No matter where you are starting or where you are headed, taking off without proper meteorological information is a gamble. These four …
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How The Existence of Weather Impacts Flight
Since aircraft operate in a three-dimensional environment, sailing in the ocean of air called the atmosphere, it is critical for pilots to understand how the weather affects flying through that …
Do Small Airplanes Fly Better on Cold Days Than on Hot Days?
To a non-pilot’s eye, on cold days and hot days, an airplane taking off, flying overhead, or landing looks pretty much the same. Sure, if it’s icy or raining very …
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