{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Runway Excursions, Non-Standard Climb Gradients, and Weather Radar Tips","description":"In this week's episode of the VSL Aviation Podcast, we dig into three real-world flying topics pilots must know: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Runway Excursion Mitigation: A deep dive into Advisory Circular 91-79B, how to avoid overruns, and a real-world discussion led by Ryan Bow about common landing errors and risk factors. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Non-Standard Climb Gradients: Learn how to spot non-standard missed approach climb requirements, how to calculate if your aircraft can meet them, and why ignoring climb gradients is reckless even under Part 91 operations. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Weather Radar Layers Explained: Understand the differences between composite radar and lowest tilt radar on ForeFlight, and how they impact your decision-making in-flight. As always, we wrap up with a live Q&amp;amp;A from Discord and YouTube covering logbook tips, Starlink for in-flight weather, advice for new commercial pilots, and power-off 180 strategies. \ud83d\udd17 Join our free Discord for exclusive podcast companion threads, Q&amp;amp;A access, and a trusted CFI network: https:\/\/vsl.aero Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 Introduction 03:33 \u2013 AC 91-79B: Runway Excursion Mitigation Overview 12:41 \u2013 Guest Discussion with Ryan Bow on Landing Risk Factors 15:50 \u2013 Applying Runway Excursion Risk Management to GA 18:48 \u2013 Understanding Precision vs Accuracy in Landings 24:40 \u2013 Non-Standard Climb Gradients Explained (RAIL Approach Example) 32:19 \u2013 Objective Area Analysis with ForeFlight 37:44 \u2013 Radar Layers: Composite vs Lowest Tilt on ForeFlight 46:18 \u2013 Live Q&amp;amp;A: Logbook Comments, Starlink for Weather, Networking for Low-Time Pilots 52:36 \u2013 Commercial Checkride Tips: Power-Off 180s and Flap\/Slip Techniques 57:45 \u2013 IFR Taildragger Training Challenges 59:47 \u2013 How to Get a Tower Tour (Operation Raincheck Discussion) 01:02:22 \u2013 Closing and Aftershow Invitation Links: Link to Discord: https:\/\/vsl.aero FAA AC 91-79B https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/documentLibrary\/media\/Advisory_Circular\/AC_91-79B_FAA.pdf FAA Weather Handbook https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulationspolicies\/handbooksmanuals\/aviation\/faa-h-8083-28a-aviation-weather-handbook FAA Safety Team website: https:\/\/www.faasafety.gov Optional: Link to the Part 135 operator list download if you want to include that too https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/about\/officeorg\/headquartersoffices\/avs\/faa-certificated-aircraft-operators-legal-part-135-holders ","author_name":"The VSL Aviation Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/vsl.aero","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36327350\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187556255"}