Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While many believe that down-pull blinds are simply more susceptible to turbulence or heavy landings, making them more likely to simply drop down, there is an even more logical explanation than this. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 265

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust. What all of that means for travelers is that your flight might be weight-restricted and unable to take a full load of people or cargo. Related Stories: TALKING TURBULENCE THE DEICE MAN COMETH Photo: Victor Forgacs, courtesy of Unsplash.

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Weather Thrust Lift Tarmac 90

Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

It had a complicated history, starting in 1930s Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as a cargo airline. But the map showed only the nearest weather, and they encountered heavy rain, hail and turbulence. The loss of thrust and electrical power meant they were now gliding. In 1940, they added a passenger service, based in San Salvador.

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Flight Deck Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Anti-torque pedals manage the tail rotor’s thrust, countering the main rotor’s torque to maintain directional control and stability. Airplanes are typically used for commercial airline transport, cargo delivery, and recreational flying, offering opportunities for long-distance travel and higher cruising speeds.

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Torque Lift Airplanes Stability 52

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A significant amount of thrust generated by the engine comes from the fan rather than the core. Turbine pilots will experience more icing, more instrument conditions, instrument approaches flown closer to minimum decision altitudes and in low visibility, more turbulence, and will have to frequently avoid convective weather while flying.

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Pilot Airplanes Weather Air Traffic Control 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For the flight itself, after take off at Delhi, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence and also more turbulence happened during the crossing through the Bay of Bengal. I slept about 2 hours but I did wake up a few times due to turbulence. Reverse thrusts were deployed and our aircraft slowed down to taxi speed.

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Cabin Crew Weather Descent Turbulence 59

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. If the yaw damper is still active when an engine fails on takeoff or landing, itll automatically compensate for the yaw caused by the engines lack of thrust. What Is Aileron Trim?

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