Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. hours I had already put on the airplane since the repair increased my confidence that the issue was suitably managed. In a nod to airplane cleanliness, I shunned my preferred "everything" sub roll for a plain one that was guaranteed to shed less debris.

Approach 69

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

While instructors idly watch, airplanes go off the runway, landings become too harsh, structure gets overstressed, and tolerances are exceeded. The peppering of rain on the windshield, the darkening of thick clouds, or the battering of wind shear all deliver a clear message that some piloting is now required. Go no lower.

Runway 52

Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

While instructors idly watch, airplanes go off the runway, landings become too harsh, structure gets overstressed, and tolerances are exceeded. The peppering of rain on the windshield, the darkening of thick clouds, or the battering of wind shear all deliver a clear message that some piloting is now required. Go no lower.

Runway 52

Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Thunderstorms can also bring wind shear and lightning. This information is vital for determining cloud ceilings, especially during landing approaches. When these happen, they’ll usually call for an instrument approach. This can get you in a lot of trouble, especially during approaches.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52

Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

We had light winds, good visibility, full cloud cover, and ample ceiling heights. But, with a frontal system approaching, the conditions were expected to worsen over the hours subsequent to our passing through, including the chance for moderate to severe turbulence. We got a severe dose of “it” in those final three minutes of flight.

Turbulence 52

Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Detecting them is difficult, which makes final approach and landing especially dangerous. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts.

Wind Shear 66

Wind Shear Weather Descent Approach 66

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

This is a hard one to gain insight from other than this: Some atmospheric events are bigger than our plastic airplanes. Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. This would have shortened his approach, a seemingly prudent decision.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix? Some gust fronts can be completely harmless or may be a precursor for an encounter with severe turbulence and dangerous low-level convective wind shear. READ MORE: What Does It Take to Transition from a Jet to a Piston Airplane? Time increases from left to right.

Wind Shear 114

Wind Shear Weather Turbulence Knot 114

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. As soon as the pilot realizes this, they must abort the landing and climb back to traffic pattern altitude and attempt the approach and landing again. How Do You Perform a Go-Around?

Pilot 52

Pilot Wind Shear Runway Approach 52

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

What causes airplane go arounds? Looking at Wills specific flight, it appears that the aircraft descended down to just under 1,000 feet, and then terminated its approach, while still a few miles from the airport. How common are airplane go arounds? Id love to hear your thoughts or any insights you might have on this situation.

Airplanes 93

Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 93

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And being the junior airplane at the company meant most of the captains weren’t the demographic nearing retirement—and you can’t be a grumpy old man if you’re still young. Being paired with a first officer who was basically just refreshing his acquaintance with the airplane was a godsend because it was my first upgrade to captain—ever.

Wind Shear 97

Wind Shear Flight Deck Pilot Airplanes 97

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A bad approach results in a bad landing. A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. What Is a Go-Around?

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

And the operating environment presents its own limitations on our activity, quite aside from the skills of the pilot and innate performance of the airplane. Each of these three constraints—pilot, airplane, and environment—needs its own consideration to assure adequate safety. Stay honest in your relationship with the airplane.

Density Altitude 61

Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 61