Yes, once again you are correct. That being said, the official definition of "Ceiling" taken from the CARs is as follows: [i][b]Ceiling[/b] means ...
Whoops - spotted a typo [color=blue]This means that the lowest cloud layer above aerodrome elevation would be 1200' - 1032' = 168' (ie 168' on [u]l...
Hi Michael Your interpretation of the GAF is correct. The lowest layer of cloud at Roma would be SCT 1200/3000 on Area QNH (ie above MSL) That bei...
Hi Dan Yes, you are correct. When the CDI is centred and the aircraft heading agrees with the OBS course (assuming nil drift), the TO/FROM flag...
Hi Dan The following pics should answer your question. Pic one - tracking [color=red]TO[/color] the VOR [attachment=1145]VORTo.jpg[/attachment] ...
[color=blue]That is why Va lowers with increased airspeed.[/color] Very confusing - perhaps the following will help! The Manoeuver Speed Va can be...
Here is a link that might help with the understanding of Va. There are plenty of other reference online if you want to dig a little further. [urlex...
[color=blue]However, as I often say to classes "show me a dip-stick calibrated to hundredths of litres and we'll continue with the conversation".... ...
Hi Dan All four conversion factors mentioned earlier (3.7854, 3.78, 3.79, 3.8) are "mathematically" correct. They only differ in the number of sign...
Looking at AIP ENR 1.5 p 4.7.4 and DAP 1-1 p 1.5 from a meteorological point of view the surface temperature at the QNH source will not always be repr...
Hi Bob Thanks for updating the IREX eText to address AIP ENR 1.5 p 4.7.4 - [i]"Correction of Instrument Procedure Minima for non-standard Temperatur...
Another case of the regulators catching up with not-so-new technology! The question of alternate minima did cross my mind, but within the scope of ...
[color=blue]The AWIS via mobile phone is not considered an approved source, so the QNH is considered not available. AIP ENR 1.5 Par 5.3.2[/color] ...
[color=blue]Presumably if I am not overtaking the aircraft I will be landing behind it. This does not seem like a very good idea ... [/color] In pra...
I think that the graph below will answer some of your questions [attachment=1104]Stall AoA.jpg[/attachment] For a given wing, the stall angle w...