Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life) Air Facts Journal As pilots, each flight teaches us something new—about aviation, about the world, and about ourselves. as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. The turbulence grew stronger, and the clouds loomed closer.

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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. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse. And one more thing.

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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. 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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Simple Flying

JUNE 14, 2024

On April 11th, 2024, Southwest Airlines Flight 2786 was inbound on an approach to its destination, Lihue Airport (LIH), when it experienced a severe drop in altitude, descending hundreds of feet in mere seconds before recovering just 400 ft above the oceans surface.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Consider the following accident report, a representative one picked mostly at random, which recounts how the pilot of an A36 Bonanza got behind the airplane, lost situational awareness, and ultimately crashed on an RNAV approach. These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach.

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Ask Captain Lim

MAY 21, 2024

A SIA Boeing 777-300ER taking off at Zurich Photo Credit: Aero Icarus ( [link] ) The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence On May 21, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe turbulence, leaving one dead and about 30 injured.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Turbulence Air Facts Journal Space is infinite in its complexity. And tampering our mental reserves with turbulent mischief. Turbulence is unpredictable. All three axis of an aircraft are subject to the vagaries of turbulence. Similar mechanics are at play in clear air turbulence. And there in lurks the adventure.

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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. Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence. At that point, crew members will return to their jump seats and buckle in.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. This again is a safety feature, but one which has traditionally been misinterpreted.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Looking ahead, the continued strong demand growth signals that we could be fast approaching an infrastructure capacity crunch that would restrict connectivity and choice for passengers and businesses. Turbulence ahead? “Efficiency gains have driven load factors to record highs while the 6.5%

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AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The crew of an NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion weathered the worst of Hurricane Milton’s severe turbulence over the Gulf of Mexico. One of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) two “hurricane hunter” Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft flew into the eye of Hurricane Milton as it approached the Florida coast.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We often hear that the key to a great landing is an equally great approach. And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. The en route instrument approaches, traffic patterns, and terrain are all new. When should we review the approach (IFR) or airport diagram (VFR)?

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I was expecting there would be bad turbulence, but to my surprise, it was just really light chop. LATAM 787 wing approaching Santiago LATAM 787 map approaching Santiago We ended up touching down in Santiago at 5:50AM. LATAM business class champagne & nuts Unfortunately service slowed down a bit after that.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Alaska 737 MAX views approaching Seattle Im sad I was seated on the right side of the aircraft, as the passengers on the left had an amazing view of Mount Rainier, which might just be the most gorgeous view in the lower 48. Alaska first class food & drinks On this flight, lunch was the primary meal.

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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 crew issued a Mayday, likely because of the suddenly opaque windscreens, but landed uneventfully.

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Aerotime

MAY 9, 2024

The move comes amid a series of changes at JetBlue designed to get the airline back to profitability after a turbulent couple of years for the company in terms of financial performance. As part of this drive, several route cuts will begin to kick in as the northern winter season of 2024 approaches.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 23, 2025

At this point, it was on final approach into New Chitose Airport. Anyway, the Captain updated us on our flight and that includes a warning of turbulence around a particular timing and so far they have been quite accurate. Window View We were on final approach into HND airport. This is the domestic side of the departure hall.

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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 crew issued a Mayday, likely because of the suddenly opaque windscreens, but landed uneventfully.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

The NTSB released its final report into the fatal April 2022 accident that occurred when the pilot was on approach to Burley Municipal Airport (KBYI). The standard for airspeed after passing the final approach fix was 120 kias indicated, according to the Flight Maneuvers Description Manual (FMDM).

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 29, 2024

As the end of 2024 approaches, the aviation industry has continued its turbulent times. Simple Flying knows that airlines worldwide have benefited from record passenger numbers and a solid de-thaw from the post-pandemic aviation freeze.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. Moving erratically : Conditions are gusty or turbulent. Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance?

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Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Adding an approach briefing to the mix feels like one task too many. Luckily, mastering approach briefings is not as hard as it seems. This article breaks down how to deliver a top-notch approach briefing, every time. Final approach course.

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AV Web

AUGUST 4, 2024

The most beautiful instrument approach I have done so far in my life was when I was flying a 767 from San Juan to JFK. 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.

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Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Subjective factors such as terrain, turbulence, and gust direction are as important as the numbers. Those little hills made for fiendish turbulence down low. So I decided to try the approach, and see how it felt. A low approach couldn’t break anything. I approach using the wing low method.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Often, turbulence is the harbinger of mountain waves, not the ideal ceiling—and visibility unlimited—day. Airspeed was approaching VMO. We experienced moderate turbulence even at our gate. If the velocity of water increases over the rock, so does the turbulence. I flew into that and the venturi effect that day.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

This proactive approach ensures that every aircraft operates at peak performance. What happens if theres turbulence during a flight? Turbulence is normal and rarely dangerous. Aircraft are built to withstand turbulence, and pilots adjust altitude or speed to minimize discomfort. appeared first on Leopard Aviation.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 14, 2025

In fact, theres not so much as a turbulence event to complain about with this carrier. Flight 801 was on a night time approach to Guam (GUM) when the aircraft impacted a mountain. Singapore Airlines suffered extreme turbulence in May 2024, while KLMs Boeing 737 skidded off a runway in December 2024 following a hydraulic failure.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

READ MORE: Should I File an Initial Approach Fix? The second thing that filled him with trepidation was that the aircraft was bouncing around in turbulence more than he was used to. When he didn’t hear anyone else on the frequency, however, he became concerned he wasn’t using the correct one.

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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. This proactive approach allows for timely repairs and part replacements, reducing downtime and enhancing safety.

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Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

Continued along at 6,000’ I advised ATC that the weather was received and requested the RNAV 24 approach. I was soon cleared to descend to 4,000’ and entered IMC during the descent while I located the approach chart to brief. ATC then informed us we were number two for the approach and to maintain 4,000’. RNAV 24 at KCPC.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll. Vso approach speed is 53 knots.

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Air Facts

JUNE 10, 2024

I learned a lot from George about a positive attitude and admired his approach to his personal health crisis. Anytime we hit turbulence, I would laughingly suggest it was his piloting skills, but by then, he knew about turbulence and figured out it wasn’t his problem. A tough road, but I never once heard a complaint.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

We hit our cruising altitude of 7,500 feet and, as expected in the Rocky Mountain region, ran into a bit of turbulence. I had scoped out the airport layout beforehand using ForeFlight’s Airport 3D View and cross-checked it with Google Maps, so I felt pretty confident about our approach.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The initial rotation that initiates a spin may result from other factors, such as incorrect control inputs or turbulence. The ability to identify an approaching stall and spin, and being able to recover effectively, is crucial. This yaw (spinning rotation) results from one wing producing more lift than the other. Don’t enter one!

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

For example, the cabin had to be prepared for landing a bit earlier than usual, due to anticipated turbulence. There was indeed chop on the approach, as it was a stormy evening in the Tokyo area. Service was simply flawless, in terms of friendliness, attention to detail, and attentiveness.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

He warned of some turbulence on approach, and of strong winds at Washington Dulles, which were gusting up to 30 knots. View approaching Washington Dulles Airport View approaching Washington Dulles Airport View approaching Washington Dulles Airport We ended up touching down on runway 1R at exactly 1:50PM.

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