Approach, Turbulence and Wind Shear

The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

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.

Turbulence

Turbulence Wind Shear Cabin Crew Flight Plan

NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

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).

Pilot

Pilot Descent Aeronautical Information Manual Wind Shear

Turbulence

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.

Turbulence

Turbulence Wind Shear Knot Lift

New! “The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition!”

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

It includes discussions on high-speed aerodynamics, automation, wake turbulence, high-altitude and adverse weather, air carrier operations, transport airplane performance, and cockpit professionalism and leadership. This manual clarifies the complex topics of turbine aircraft engines and all major jet and turboprop power and airframe systems.

Wind Shear

Wind Shear Cockpit Pilot Weather

Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Flying Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

hour flight in a Columbia 400 from Rock Hill/York County Airport ( KUZA ) in South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, to Lincoln Park Airport (N07) in northern New Jersey was uneventful with outstanding weather and smooth air ahead of an approaching weather system. We filed for 4,000 feet, which kept us below any significant turbulence.

Weather

Weather Wind Shear Clearance Turbulence

How to Brief an Instrument Approach (Step-by-Step)

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.

Approach

Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather

How to Read a Windsock

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? 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. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots.

Knot

Knot Weather Weight-Shift-Control Wind Shear

What was one of the scariest moments in your life?

Air Facts

APRIL 24, 2024

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. At first it was just gradually, then more decidedly, evolving into moderate turbulence. But the turbulence would continue to worsen.

Turbulence

Turbulence Wind Shear Final Approach Ceiling

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases. Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing.

Descent

Descent Final Approach Approach Runway

Sweet Dreams

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. The Inevitable Reroute Allentown Approach: "Cherokee Four Eight One, I have an amendment to your routing, advise ready to copy." Right after I saw the city, I was vectored away from it to the northeast and cleared for the approach. Foolish mortal.

Approach

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR

Are Dry Microbursts Really An Invisible Trap? – Responding to Reactions

Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

If we can wait for the threat to pass this is clearly the best approach; especially when the virga is fairly isolated and the clouds are cycling. Considering the delay in the AWOS reporting, it may also be helpful to proactively use the radio to ask anyone on the ground for the current winds (e.g. Very well said! Absolutely!

Wind Shear

Wind Shear AGL Lift Runway

What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Expect poor visibility, increased turbulence, and slippery runway surfaces. 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.

Altimeter

Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway

When Training Turns Too Realistic

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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. Fixating on the runway numbers can lead to flying through treetops during the approach. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” Go no lower.

Runway

Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling

When Training Turns Too Realistic

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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. Fixating on the runway numbers can lead to flying through treetops during the approach. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” Go no lower.

Runway

Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling

Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. Approaching Rifle The last six minutes of Shmulik’s flight are plotted on the following map. This would have shortened his approach, a seemingly prudent decision. to 2 miles) in diameter.

Pilot

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway

What Is an Outflow Boundary Shown on a Surface Analysis Chart?

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. The direction of movement of the gust front isn’t always coincident with the general motion of the thunderstorms.

Wind Shear

Wind Shear Weather Turbulence AGL

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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

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Are Dry Microbursts Really An Invisible Trap? – Responding to Reactions

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What Is an Outflow Boundary Shown on a Surface Analysis Chart?

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