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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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 14, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has blamed the flight crew of a Hawaiian Airlines flight for a severe turbulence incident experienced in December 2022.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports iPad Pilot News Sentry and Sentry Plus models include an AHRS that can be used to record turbulence. 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.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Traveling by air is never comfortable when turbulence occurs. Recent research seems to indicate that it goes further than was earlier assumed—up to 55 miles from the storm. This discovery may redefine today's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and passenger protection policies.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER encountered severe turbulence between London and Singapore, leading to one fatality, as well as dozens of serious injuries. Following this incident, the airline will be updating its inflight service protocol, in a way passengers will notice.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The aviation industry faced a turbulent year in 2024, marked by not only technological innovation and ongoing sustainability demands but also major operational disruptions. Pilot training, one of the cornerstones of the industry, had to adapt to the challenges and opportunities accordingly.

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World Airline News

MAY 30, 2024

Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. It will also be the first airline to integrate the IATA platform within the latest version of Lido mPilot, the mobile navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

These altitudes minimize fuel use, avoid turbulence, and provide smoother rides for passengers. At Leopard Aviation, we train aspiring pilots to master the skies with confidence. Whether you’re pursuing a pilots license or exploring advanced certifications, were here to help you soar.

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Flyertalk

JUNE 6, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) took on the topic and presented ways to reduce severe turbulence overall during the annual safety briefing during the 2024 Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. However, leaders at IATA noted while the problem exists, actual severe turbulence events are still the exception.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. This knowledge is crucial for anyone who wants to become a pilot. Private jets operate higher than commercial airliners, typically cruising between 41,000 and 45,000 feet.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What makes decided to fly on this route with the airline is mainly to check out the lounges at Bangkok and also to experience the Boeing 787 aircraft in the front cabin. I have flown on this aircraft twice on SIN-SGN-SIN route in the Economy Class and the experience is what you expect when flying on one of the best airlines in the world.

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Aerotime

MAY 9, 2024

For instance, projections show that the global pilot shortage could reach 50,000 pilots by 2025. I started out as a Training Manager, and was responsible for organising trainings for pilots and cabin crew. For this reason, demand for aircraft, flying personnel, cabin crews, and pilots is still very high.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Now that you’ve got your wings, you can enter the aviation world as a pilot and realize your dreams of flight—almost. Every pilot will need some essential items to be equipped for tasks in the air and to prepare for contingencies. Quick Look: Great Gear for New Pilots Headsets: Lightspeed Delta Zulu , David Clark H10-13.4

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jeremiah FELIX is a pilot for a Canadian airline with concerns about the apparent move toward single-pilot airline operations. The rise of automation in aviation has transformed the flight deck, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by reducing pilot workload and minimizing human error.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude.

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Planes.com

APRIL 23, 2024

Unfortunately, turbulence isn’t guaranteed and that is why it is a major source of anxiety among most of the fliers- because you never know what or how strong of turbulence you’ll get! These erratic changes are usually monitored by the pilots with the present sophisticated technology and meteorological reports.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

For example, AI can dynamically adjust flight plans to avoid turbulence or adjust fuel consumption, thereby enhancing comfort and operational efficiency. AI can offer great aid as an expert system in the cockpit to help pilots diagnose what is causing a particular issue. The software was doing what the system engineer told it to do.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

There wasn't a lot of options for me as the likes of Starflyer and Fuji Dream Airlines do not fly on this route so in the end I decided to stick with Air Do and the 767-300ER and taking a risk of flying back on the same aircraft. The history of Japanese aviation This history includes the cabin crew uniform of various airlines.

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AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The shattered radome and cracked windscreens of an Austrian Airlines A320 got viral coverage Sunday after the plane encountered hail from a cell on approach to Vienna-Scwechat Airport. The pilots really did an excellent job keeping things as smooth and safe as they could,” Oakley said.

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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. Airline photograph from inside the cockpit of the A320, showing the damage to the windshields.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many sim pilots also purchase dedicated peripherals to control the rudder and engines. Never before have sim pilots seen the world portrayed with such stunning accuracy. For the first time, sim pilots can navigate visually using real-world landmarks. .” Well, except Ercoupe pilots. 16000M but with a few changes.

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AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The shattered radome and cracked windscreens of an Austrian Airlines A320 got viral coverage Sunday after the plane encountered hail from a cell on approach to Vienna-Scwechat Airport. The pilots really did an excellent job keeping things as smooth and safe as they could,” Oakley said.

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AV Web

AUGUST 4, 2024

It was a long overwater flight that had the distinction of being one of the few times I have flown through moderate or worse turbulence non-stop for more than four hours. Sure, it was life-enhancing and magical, but it took me thirty years of flying (twenty-three of them with the airline) to get there. We worked hard to be able to fly.

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Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Holt Everything a pilot is expected to know when transitioning to turbine-powered aircraft. With precision and a sense of humor, authors Greg Brown and Mark Holt cover all the basics for turbine pilot operations, clearly explaining the differences between turbine aircraft and their piston engine counterparts. Brown & Mark J.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. The two considerations are turbulence and headwinds. I broke down and used airline miles.

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Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

Neither plane had any chance of reaching an airport, but both had brilliant pilots who landed safely in a surprising place (Sully in a river, and Carlos on a muddy leve) and everyone survived. His father was a pilot who worked in agriculture (crop-spraying, transporting workers and equipment).

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Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

Rather, the system, in the largest sense, includes VAOAI advocates and promoters, regulators, pilots, aircraft, regulations, training, airports, air traffic, airspace, weather, publications, public opinion, and more. This idea came from the airline industry, perhaps in the 1990s, with the well-intentioned goal of reducing airliner accidents.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Some pilots soar like eagles to a smooth touchdown, and others settle to the runway like wounded turkeys.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 28, 2024

Photo by Ronan Thomas] Recently I flew in an art deco airliner from Duxford to London on a 100-mile round trip. In 2024, we can easily take jet airline flights for granted. But airlines used to be vastly different. In 1934, a new airliner took off: the De Havilland DH.89 I was transported back in time. 89 Dragon Rapide.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Day in the Life of Commercial Pilots: Responsibilities and Challenges Ever wondered what it takes to be a commercial pilot? These professionals, known as commercial pilots, are responsible for flying aircraft, ensuring passenger safety, and managing various in-flight tasks. What Defines a Commercial Pilot?

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? For me, it was a gentleman named Fred Broce who took a floundering pre-solo flight student and encouraged him to become a successful pilot.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Call (480) 372-9815 today to begin your training toward a pilot’s license. A pre-flight weather briefing is the primary way commercial pilots understand the potential weather challenges of their upcoming flight.

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World Airline News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Alaska Airlines today announced the renewal of its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), creator of Flyways. airlines by 2025. Alaska Airlines aircraft photo gallery (Boeing): Screenshot The savings Flyways delivered helped Alaska work towards its near-term goal of being the most fuel-efficient U.S.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. Most airline flights to Europe leave the US in the afternoon and evening, arriving in Europe the next morning.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. Most airline flights to Europe leave the US in the afternoon and evening, arriving in Europe the next morning.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

This organization, composed of pilots, scientists, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and administrative professionals, has been and continues to be a leader in the field of advanced aeronautics. The lakebed surface also features a Compass Rose, providing pilots with an instant compass heading.

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