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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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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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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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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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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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Quick estimates improve decision-making Helps with landing technique, wake turbulence, and IFR corrections. Again, when flying an approach, the last thing you want to be doing is having your head in the cockpit crunching numbers. Wake Turbulence What would you say if we told you that sometimes a crosswind is a good thing?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

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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 Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) Explained Youre on the final approach. Now its time to extend the landing gear and complete your final approach checklist. Its set by the aircraft manufacturer based on the design and strength of the landing gear system, considering factors like aerodynamic forces and potential turbulence.

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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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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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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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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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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's Life Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2024

At Leopard Aviation, we know the importance of balancing both approaches. Software Systems : Simulators are powered by sophisticated software that governs the aircraft’s behavior, weather patterns, and other conditions like turbulence, helping pilots practice different flight scenarios.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The usual welcome announcement and a weather report of some expected turbulence along the way and meal service to be served after taking off was made by the inflight supervisor. There were a bit of turbulence during the flight and at one time, the turbulence was a bit intense. Other than that, the service was nothing.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It was nice to hear the Captain making announcement before departure and he warned us of some expected turbulence during our descent towards HND. I continued to observe the cabin and I find the crew's interaction with the passengers to be quite pleasant and when there was turbulence, announcments were made to remind us.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It takes just a few taps to get to any location in the app which youll appreciate when you need to access information quickly, like finding an instrument approach chart or airspace information. In the air, theyll notify when approaching Class, B, C or D airspace, a TFR or the Washington, D.C. and jump to its location in the app.

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