Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

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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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 268

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. There were 229 on board, including eighteen crew members. The report shows that the real risk is for the cabin crew. Anyway, the seat belt light appeared.

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Turbulence UTC Weather Airlines 98

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. The cabin lights were turned off during take off and we were on our way, 25 minutes behind schedule. Time to experience the Class J product on the domestic configured A350-900!

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Turbulence 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Once on board, we settled down quickly and the announcement was made about my flight including expected turbulence during the take-off and a reminder not to film the crew and passengers without permission. After taking off, we experienced some turbulence during our climb and the ride was better once we were out of Taiwan.

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Turbulence Weather Final Approach Cabin Crew 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

I wanted to pay for the lounge access and also upgrade myself to the Economy Plus seat on (ex-Jet Airwayys configured aircraft) but I kept getting error on the website and I seeked help with the airline's representative on Twitter (X) but to no avail. A good variety of snacks and beverages are available. That it is, my ride VT-YAK!

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Cabin Crew Weather Airlines Airline 59

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Cabin photos of the A320ceo With the transparent partition, the passengers at the first row face the cabin crew during take-off and landing for the seat 1A, 1B and 1C. We hit some light turbulence during our descent. Here we are, my first time in Subang on a jet aircraft. On final approach to SZB's runway 15.

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Runway Descent Airlines Airline 52