cold weather flying

ATIS Nov 11, 2026

Cold-Weather Flying, the Engine Preheat Most Pilots Skip, and the Checklist That Keeps You Airworthy When the Temperature Drops

Cold-weather flying demands specific preparation - from engine preheat thresholds to frost removal regulations - that separates safe winter operations from preventable accidents.

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ATIS Nov 8, 2026

The FAA Controller Shortage, Rising Category A Runway Incursions, and the Cold-Weather Safety Advisory Every Piston Pilot Needs Before Winter Sets In

The FAA's controller shortfall is thinning operational margins this winter, Category A runway incursions are trending up, and updated cold-weather guidance covers three specific hazards piston pilots need to address now.

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