Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But when in October 2024, SWISS became the first to fly a Boeing 777-300ER covered with the new film it was sharks, and specifically their skin, that the airline industry had to thank.

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Captain Laura

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Weather tends to be much less of an issue in the early morning. Best options to mitigate schedule disruptions: Keep an eye on the weather the day before your travel with the Weather Channel and doppler radar with forecasting. Direct flights give you less of a challenge in arriving than misconnecting to your second flight.

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Weather Air Traffic Control Jet Airlines 105

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Meanwhile, airline passengers will be hoping for a trouble and disruption-free weekend of travel ahead. However, there is a potential problem looming that could cause issues for travelers – that of a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 18, 2025

Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. What makes this noteworthy is that the air traffic controller advised the pilots that somebody saw some sparks from one of your wings, and asked you guys feel anything?

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Air Traffic Control Knot Runway Crosswind 106

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Long story short, weather conditions in Toronto werent great, with winds of 23 knots, gusting up to 33 knots. Initial reports indicate that a Delta Airlines CRJ-900, operating as Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), was involved in the incident.

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Knot Air Traffic Control Crosswind Clearance 115

One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.”

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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Air traffic control rooms are strategic nerve centres in the aviation industry. Subject to many Hollywood films, and shrouded in mystery, this guide uncovers some of the most intriguing aspects of air traffic control rooms. What do air traffic controllers do? What technology is used?

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

At the time, Los Rodeos was a small regional airport with one main runway and was not accustomed to handling the volume of traffic it was suddenly experiencing. Located 2,077 feet (633 meters) above sea level, Los Rodeos was also prone to rapid weather changes with fog and low-lying cloud sometimes causing operational issues.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

While it is a standard practice in the industry for pilots and air traffic controllers to plan flight paths and routes around hazardous weather , the fact is that turbulence can be unavoidable and unpredictable in some cases.

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Turbulence Air Traffic Control Weather Pilot 111

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident involves Southwest Airlines flight WN4069 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oklahoma City (OKC), which departed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Air traffic controller: “Okay, 17R?”

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. Flying a small plane at lower altitudes allows pilots to navigate visually and avoid the complexities of high-altitude air traffic control.

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Simple Flying

JULY 8, 2024

Strikes occur when airport and airline employees refuse to work as they demand better pay and conditions. Last year, extreme weather events, staffing issues in some air traffic control towers, and strikes caused widespread travel disruption.

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Airline Geeks

MAY 28, 2024

This flight begs the question of how pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and other stakeholders can predict turbulence and avoid it.

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Turbulence Air Traffic Control Pilot Weather 113

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. Specifically, that weather radar struggles with very cold/icy storms. .” Photograph by Aeroprints.com CC BY-SA 3.0

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Airlines Airline Weather Cockpit 97

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. AI can improve the efficiency and accuracy of communication between aircraft and air traffic control.

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Air Traffic Control Cockpit Weather Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

I experienced dense morning fog, afternoon thunderstorms, and made a timely weather divert with the help of incredibly helpful air traffic controllers. Like the airlines, extra crewmembers are added for long endurance flights. And how about cold-weather operations? This last point is important.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. This rating adds an entirely new dimension to your skillsetand makes you a true all-weather aviator. What Is an Instrument Rating?

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

Before takeoff, pilots make all kinds of calculations, to determine how much runway they’ll need based on the weather conditions, the aircraft’s takeoff weight, and a variety of other factors. Just a few months ago we saw an incident whereby a Marathon Airlines Embraer E195 operating on behalf of Air Serbia had a runway overrun in Belgrade.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 117

Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Airline photograph of cabin after the passengers had been disembarked. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 9, 2025

Whether a student dreams of becoming an airline pilot, a corporate aviator, or simply wants to fly recreationally, high school provides an ideal environment to begin flight training. Pilots must simultaneously interpret flight instruments, adjust controls, communicate with air traffic control, and monitor changing weather conditions.

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Here are a few ways to prepare early: Practice on Simulators: Flight simulators are a great way to learn flight controls and techniques before jumping in the cockpit. Take Ground School Classes: Learn aviation theory, weather patterns, and FAA rules. Start building your aviation skills in our flight simulators ! Absolutely!

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Welcome onboard For some people, traveling by air has become purely routine, much like traveling by bus or train. For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. We will now begin our tour through a commercial airline flight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey!

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You know, the ones about flight details or the weather at your destination. And if youre someone who spends a lot of time in the air, those scripted updates can start to feel a bit. When you're flying, chances are the only time youll hear from the pilots is when theyre making those familiar announcements over the PA system.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern commercial airliners have complicated cabin air conditioning systems , as well as other electrical cabling and pipework that keep all the systems on the aircraft functioning. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines. All of this hardware needs to be accommodated somewhere.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on IFR flight plans approaching certain airports when the weather is VFR. But throw in weather, fatigue, low light, pilot unfamiliarity, and a circle to land, and it’s a different event.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

TACA flight 110, 24 May 1988 TACA (Transportes Aereos Centro Americanos) was El Salvadors national airline. It had a complicated history, starting in 1930s Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as a cargo airline. An Instructor Pilot, Arturo Soley, was also on the flight deck, to monitor the performance of this new plane for the airline.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC). In the back of the AIM is the Pilot Controller Glossary with a long list of ATC phraseology to promote a common understanding of terms used in the Air Traffic Control system.

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Ask Captain Lim

MARCH 26, 2025

Virgin Flight 3, traveling from London Heathrow to New York’s JFK Airport, eventually landed safely at Manchester Airport due to what the airline described as a “technical issue.” Flight duration varies depending on factors like winds, air traffic control routing, and departure delays.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. Visual improvements with lighting and weather. Mid-Tier: Civilian The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick replicates the sidestick found in modern Airbus airliners. This provides very precise control of pitch and roll.

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Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

Joe was just short of celebrating his 50th anniversary as an employee of Hawaiian Airlines when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He asked to be taken home to Kona on his own airline, but the only aircraft available was one of our 304 seat Trans-Pacific DC-10s. But this was Hawaii, and we not the usual airline.

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

Air Crash Investigators at Work Air crash investigation – Elmina air crash cause revealed. There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On September 27, 1977, Japan Airlines Flight 715 also crashed near the Elmina Estate.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards. adds an optional Reported Turbulence layer on the Maps page, but it’s not your typical FAA weather forecast. Version 16.4 There are a lot more reports.

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Turbulence Airplanes Weather Pilot 81

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. It assesses your understanding of regulations, weather, navigation, and decision-making. Aircraft dispatchers work for passenger and cargo air carriers. A flight dispatcher’s day begins with checking the weather. Application.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Full Understanding of Air Traffic Control When flying an aircraft, good pilots must have a clear understanding of air traffic management. Ground training will cover the basics of air traffic control and the lingo that pilots and controllers use.

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Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

Perhaps there is an onboard medical emergency, unexpected weather conditions, or problems at a destination airport. Airline pilots, airport staff, and air traffic control must be quick, adaptable, and collaborative in the hopes of avoiding such a domino effect. These examples raise a lot of questions.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer At New World Aviation, Flight Coordinator Eva Burke and Dispatcher Chase Turner handle trip scheduling, weather checks, and maintain communication with crew and passengers. If any of these conditions was not met, the dispatcher had the authority to switch the mail from air to ground transportation.

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